Recommend me a used Scope

baddarryl · July 17, 2017, 11:49 AM

Hi all. I am going to upgrade my father's 700 BDL in .30/06. I don't like how matte looks on it so I want a blued one. Maybe I could find a deal on a used one? What old blued scopes are worth looking for? Likely a 3x9x40 ish for a hunting rifle. I am looking for Leopld or Weaver quality and specific models. Thank you!

eastbank · July 17, 2017, 12:44 PM

leupold has had new 3x9-40 verix1,s for sale for around 150-170 dollars, i bought several with in the last month at 149.00+ tax each and they come with the forever warrenty as the higher priced models. eastbank.

baddarryl · July 17, 2017, 10:12 PM

Thanks. Do you have a link for that? I can't find them.

std7mag · July 17, 2017, 10:32 PM

I'm a Vortex guy myself. Really like the CrossfireII. Good deal for the money.

For hunting i have 2 of the Redfield Revenge 4-12x42(i think)
Made by/for Leupold. Mine are the Accu-Ranger Varmint. Hard to find nowadays.

Lucas McCain · July 17, 2017, 11:03 PM

If your going to buy a used scope, check to se if the lifetime warrranty on it is transferable. I do know that Leupold Golden Ring optics a Nikon are.
Go to the manufactures web site and check.

bamaranger · July 19, 2017, 12:45 AM

I buy a fair amount of used Leupold's on eBay. Leupold's warranty goes with the scope, no matter how many times it's changed hands. I believe Burris is the same way, but I have no experience returning a Burris.

I buy fixed power Leupolds, even as far back as the "M8' models, and use them with no complaints. The newer fixed power Leupold's go by F-II and F-III. I also buy Vari-X-II-c's when I can get the price I want. These are older 1990'd scopes. Then you get into more recent models, VX-I, VX-II, etc. ( I think)

Leupold's model and year designations are a bit confusing, as the older Vari-X line has several renditions, each a slight improvement over the other. A bit of research should yield the last/latest of the Vari-X's, before they went with the VX-series. I think the Vari-X-II-c was the last of the breed, in the mid 90's. Research yourself before committing.

Although Leupold will fix your scope if they can despite the vintage, certain VariX models are no longer eligible for a recticle change.

July 17, 2017, 11:49 AM	#1
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Cape Fear! Posts: 1,683	Recommend me a used Scope Hi all. I am going to upgrade my father's 700 BDL in .30/06. I don't like how matte looks on it so I want a blued one. Maybe I could find a deal on a used one? What old blued scopes are worth looking for? Likely a 3x9x40 ish for a hunting rifle. I am looking for Leopld or Weaver quality and specific models. Thank you! Last edited by baddarryl; July 17, 2017 at 12:05 PM.

July 17, 2017, 11:03 PM	#5
Lucas McCain Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2013 Location: Callaway, MN Posts: 361	If your going to buy a used scope, check to se if the lifetime warrranty on it is transferable. I do know that Leupold Golden Ring optics a Nikon are. Go to the manufactures web site and check. __________________ If you have time to do it twice, then you have time to do it once right and put your name on it

July 19, 2017, 12:45 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,297	used I buy a fair amount of used Leupold's on eBay. Leupold's warranty goes with the scope, no matter how many times it's changed hands. I believe Burris is the same way, but I have no experience returning a Burris. I buy fixed power Leupolds, even as far back as the "M8' models, and use them with no complaints. The newer fixed power Leupold's go by F-II and F-III. I also buy Vari-X-II-c's when I can get the price I want. These are older 1990'd scopes. Then you get into more recent models, VX-I, VX-II, etc. ( I think) Leupold's model and year designations are a bit confusing, as the older Vari-X line has several renditions, each a slight improvement over the other. A bit of research should yield the last/latest of the Vari-X's, before they went with the VX-series. I think the Vari-X-II-c was the last of the breed, in the mid 90's. Research yourself before committing. Although Leupold will fix your scope if they can despite the vintage, certain VariX models are no longer eligible for a recticle change.

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July 17, 2017, 12:44 PM	#2
eastbank Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Location: pa. Posts: 2,450	leupold has had new 3x9-40 verix1,s for sale for around 150-170 dollars, i bought several with in the last month at 149.00+ tax each and they come with the forever warrenty as the higher priced models. eastbank.

July 17, 2017, 10:12 PM	#3
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Cape Fear! Posts: 1,683	Thanks. Do you have a link for that? I can't find them.

July 17, 2017, 10:32 PM	#4
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I'm a Vortex guy myself. Really like the CrossfireII. Good deal for the money. For hunting i have 2 of the Redfield Revenge 4-12x42(i think) Made by/for Leupold. Mine are the Accu-Ranger Varmint. Hard to find nowadays.