Need help with scope purchase

Strazznah · December 22, 2009, 01:22 PM

I have an AR-50 that likes to eat the cheap scopes I have been feeding it until I can afford a better one (now). Would like to start shooting out to 500yds +. I see that some Barretts come with Bushnell Elite 3200s, but I am not crazy about the 3" eye relief (I am partial to the current configuration of my eyebrows and nose). I am looking for a Variable power (6-20/24/30) scope in the $400-$600 range. Any advice on this subject would be great.

Scorch · December 22, 2009, 01:30 PM

Nightforce
http://nightforceoptics.com/nightfor..._12-42x56.html

Leupold
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-s...1-front-focal/

Strazznah · December 22, 2009, 06:44 PM

Those sure are nice scopes.....too bad they are about $1000 above my price range. Does anyone have any suggestions for something that will hold up in the $400-$600range

Brian Pfleuger · December 22, 2009, 07:32 PM

Look at Sightron. There are a number of Leupold scopes in your price range. Also, Bushnell Elite. I'd go Sightron.

DiscoRacing · December 22, 2009, 07:36 PM

Sightron SII or Nikon Buckmaster

Strazznah · December 22, 2009, 11:43 PM

Thanks all for your responses! Trust me, if I had the the extra $1000 or so I would definitley be buying the Nightforce or Swarovski.

Any thoughts on Konus or the Burris FullField II scopes?

Brian Pfleuger · December 23, 2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strazznah

Any thoughts on Konus or the Burris FullField II scopes?

I've never owned a Burris, but they get a lot of respect.

See this thread for opinions.

Konus, well, they get NO respect. Pretty universally disliked, but I don't see many people who've actually ever used one.

If I was spending in the $200ish range then I'd be getting a Mueller.

In your $400-600 range, Sightron SII Big Sky

Strazznah · December 24, 2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the info! I have been looking at the Nikon Monarch or the Sightron II. They both have about the same eye-relief, I think the decision will depend on what reticles are available, leaning towards a MilDot.

December 22, 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
Strazznah Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 47	Need help with scope purchase I have an AR-50 that likes to eat the cheap scopes I have been feeding it until I can afford a better one (now). Would like to start shooting out to 500yds +. I see that some Barretts come with Bushnell Elite 3200s, but I am not crazy about the 3" eye relief (I am partial to the current configuration of my eyebrows and nose). I am looking for a Variable power (6-20/24/30) scope in the $400-$600 range. Any advice on this subject would be great.

December 22, 2009, 01:30 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Nightforce http://nightforceoptics.com/nightfor..._12-42x56.html Leupold http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-s...1-front-focal/ __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

December 22, 2009, 07:32 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Look at Sightron. There are a number of Leupold scopes in your price range. Also, Bushnell Elite. I'd go Sightron. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

December 22, 2009, 06:44 PM	#3
Strazznah Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 47	Those sure are nice scopes.....too bad they are about $1000 above my price range. Does anyone have any suggestions for something that will hold up in the $400-$600range

December 22, 2009, 07:36 PM	#5
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	Sightron SII or Nikon Buckmaster

December 22, 2009, 11:43 PM	#6
Strazznah Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 47	Thanks all for your responses! Trust me, if I had the the extra $1000 or so I would definitley be buying the Nightforce or Swarovski. Any thoughts on Konus or the Burris FullField II scopes?

December 24, 2009, 11:14 AM	#8
Strazznah Member Join Date: January 12, 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 47	Thanks for the info! I have been looking at the Nikon Monarch or the Sightron II. They both have about the same eye-relief, I think the decision will depend on what reticles are available, leaning towards a MilDot.