Best scope for around $450

BigBadPigg · August 2, 2011, 05:24 PM

So I'm looking for a new scope for a rem700 5r and ,I have around $450-500 to spend on it. Will be used for hunting and target shooting with ranges not to exceed 300 yards. (that's the longest shot I will have.) Soo, what should I get I'm open to anything thanks for the help!

pabuckslayer08 · August 2, 2011, 05:26 PM

Nikon Monarch 4x12 or Leupold VXIII or a Zeiss Conquest. Take your pick from those 3 and you will be very pleased

PawPaw · August 2, 2011, 06:01 PM

I've had good luck with Swift Premier scopes and Weaver scopes. I like them both for 300 yard shooting

timelinex · August 2, 2011, 06:04 PM

vortex viper 6.5-20X50

gaseousclay · August 2, 2011, 06:17 PM

[img]Nikon Monarch 4x12 or Leupold VXIII or a Zeiss Conquest. Take your pick from those 3 and you will be very pleased [/img]

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this. a 3x9 might be sufficient also

Palmetto-Pride · August 2, 2011, 07:30 PM

10+ On the Nikon Monarch very good scope for the money optics are very clear, crisp, and bright!

big al hunter · August 2, 2011, 09:06 PM

Vortex Viper. Great glass, awesome warranty. Forever, for any reason no questions asked repaired or replaced. Check it out http://vortexoptics.com Lots of options and reticles.

tobnpr · August 2, 2011, 10:11 PM

Vortex viper. Check SWFA for good prices and C.S.

M.O.A. · August 3, 2011, 02:39 AM

the vortex are a little cheaper for the same quality as the monarch and you get the 30mm tube

HiBC · August 3, 2011, 02:50 AM

Depends some on what your targets will be.If I was spending my own money,I'd likely get a 2.5-8 Vari-X3 Leupold with a Boone and Crockett reticle,for most purposes at the range you describe.If its purely a small target/varmint gun,I might go for a little more magnification.You can get that scope in a 3.5-10.I have never regretted buying a Leupold Var-X 3.

madcratebuilder · August 3, 2011, 08:33 AM

Another vote for the Vortex. Very robust scopes with great glass and a very good price point.

Fargazer · August 3, 2011, 10:24 AM

All the above recommendations sound pretty solid. I'd also take a look at Sightron. I've got a silhouette scope by them (II Big Sky series), and have been pleased with it. They appear to have quite a few options in that price range.

Saltydog235 · August 3, 2011, 11:13 AM

Bushnell Elite 4200 or 6500, Ziess Conquest or VXIII. Though I had to send my VXIII back to Leupold for glare issues. I've heard goo things about the Vortex scopes and wouldn't mind getting my hands on one as well as a Trijicon. Burris offers some solid options as well. I'm no Nikon fan, I've had issues with them and wouldn't recommend one to anyone.

mapsjanhere · August 3, 2011, 12:20 PM

I just picked up one of the new Minox scopes and I'm rather satisfied. Good value for the money so far.

SteelChickenShooter · August 3, 2011, 01:54 PM

This post makes me think about trying out selling off some of my surplus. I have that Nikon Monarch 12 power I could sell at about half price. Present pricing is about $400 or more new and this scope was on my 30-06 for one season. I sold the 30-06 and kept the scope. I like to tinker with a lot of hardware and this includes scopes, bases, rings, and optics. I should look into a buy/sell forum.
Members here could score some pretty good deals if the items suit their intended purpose.

Beentown71 · August 3, 2011, 02:13 PM

Ditto on Vortex...

SteelChickenShooter,

We have a section for buy/sell here.

Beentown

precision_shooter · August 3, 2011, 02:43 PM

Another vote for the Vortex Viper line...

I have 2 and can't say enough good things about them...

2-7x32 on my AR and

6.5-20x44 on my target rifle...

Big Pard · August 3, 2011, 06:11 PM

For $450 I'd get a VX-3 Leupold.

rezmedic54 · August 3, 2011, 06:24 PM

Here is by far the best I have found for under $450.00. In fact these work so well for me I have 5 of them mounted on a 7mm Rem Mag, .308, .223, and a .338 Win Mag. All hold zero I can dial up or down for shots and all shots so far have been repeatable. The turrets match the reticles and have 80 MOA's of elevation. You can go here to look at them and then Call or send Matt an e-mail and tell him I sent you. Web site is http://www.sightwonders.com

SurplusShooter · August 3, 2011, 07:21 PM

Nikon is my personal favorite next to Zise of course.

Palmetto-Pride · August 3, 2011, 09:02 PM

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Here is by far the best I have found for under $450.00. In fact these work so well for me I have 5 of them mounted on a 7mm Rem Mag, .308, .223, and a .338 Win Mag. All hold zero I can dial up or down for shots and all shots so far have been repeatable. The turrets match the reticles and have 80 MOA's of elevation. You can go here to look at them and then Call or send Matt an e-mail and tell him I sent you. Web site is http://www.sightwonders.com

All your link did was link a website that sells multible scope brands.....

Which scope are you actually referring to?

Cowboy_mo · August 3, 2011, 09:17 PM

I haven't shot 300 yds but I did get to use a Leupold Vari X-III while in Africa last year. I can tell you that it had fabulous light transmission in very low light conditions (just before full dark) in the bush.

The best news is that Cabelas and Grafs are running excellent sales on certain Leupolds right now.

Someone earlier mentioned Minox and though I haven't used their rifle scopes, I have a set of their 10x42 binoculars which served me very well in Africa and are great in the Missouri woods.

August 2, 2011, 05:24 PM	#1
BigBadPigg Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 79	Best scope for around $450 So I'm looking for a new scope for a rem700 5r and ,I have around $450-500 to spend on it. Will be used for hunting and target shooting with ranges not to exceed 300 yards. (that's the longest shot I will have.) Soo, what should I get I'm open to anything thanks for the help!

August 2, 2011, 06:01 PM	#3
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	I've had good luck with Swift Premier scopes and Weaver scopes. I like them both for 300 yard shooting __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

August 2, 2011, 07:30 PM	#6
Palmetto-Pride Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,071	10+ On the Nikon Monarch very good scope for the money optics are very clear, crisp, and bright! __________________ “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.” -Margaret Thatcher-

August 2, 2011, 09:06 PM	#7
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	Vortex Viper. Great glass, awesome warranty. Forever, for any reason no questions asked repaired or replaced. Check it out http://vortexoptics.com Lots of options and reticles. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

August 3, 2011, 10:24 AM	#12
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 466	All the above recommendations sound pretty solid. I'd also take a look at Sightron. I've got a silhouette scope by them (II Big Sky series), and have been pleased with it. They appear to have quite a few options in that price range. __________________ NRA Life Member

August 2, 2011, 05:26 PM	#2
pabuckslayer08 Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2010 Location: South Central Pa Posts: 692	Nikon Monarch 4x12 or Leupold VXIII or a Zeiss Conquest. Take your pick from those 3 and you will be very pleased

August 2, 2011, 06:04 PM	#4
timelinex Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2011 Posts: 231	vortex viper 6.5-20X50

August 2, 2011, 06:17 PM	#5
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,210	[img]Nikon Monarch 4x12 or Leupold VXIII or a Zeiss Conquest. Take your pick from those 3 and you will be very pleased [/img] ^^ this. a 3x9 might be sufficient also

August 2, 2011, 10:11 PM	#8
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Vortex viper. Check SWFA for good prices and C.S.

August 3, 2011, 02:39 AM	#9
M.O.A. Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: south indiana Posts: 555	the vortex are a little cheaper for the same quality as the monarch and you get the 30mm tube

August 3, 2011, 02:50 AM	#10
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	Depends some on what your targets will be.If I was spending my own money,I'd likely get a 2.5-8 Vari-X3 Leupold with a Boone and Crockett reticle,for most purposes at the range you describe.If its purely a small target/varmint gun,I might go for a little more magnification.You can get that scope in a 3.5-10.I have never regretted buying a Leupold Var-X 3.

August 3, 2011, 08:33 AM	#11
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Another vote for the Vortex. Very robust scopes with great glass and a very good price point.

August 3, 2011, 11:13 AM	#13
Saltydog235 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Location: Pawleys Island Posts: 1,563	Bushnell Elite 4200 or 6500, Ziess Conquest or VXIII. Though I had to send my VXIII back to Leupold for glare issues. I've heard goo things about the Vortex scopes and wouldn't mind getting my hands on one as well as a Trijicon. Burris offers some solid options as well. I'm no Nikon fan, I've had issues with them and wouldn't recommend one to anyone.

August 3, 2011, 12:20 PM	#14
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	I just picked up one of the new Minox scopes and I'm rather satisfied. Good value for the money so far. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

August 3, 2011, 01:54 PM	#15
SteelChickenShooter Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Posts: 863	Scope Deal This post makes me think about trying out selling off some of my surplus. I have that Nikon Monarch 12 power I could sell at about half price. Present pricing is about $400 or more new and this scope was on my 30-06 for one season. I sold the 30-06 and kept the scope. I like to tinker with a lot of hardware and this includes scopes, bases, rings, and optics. I should look into a buy/sell forum. Members here could score some pretty good deals if the items suit their intended purpose.

August 3, 2011, 02:13 PM	#16
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Ditto on Vortex... SteelChickenShooter, We have a section for buy/sell here. Beentown __________________ Μολὼν λάβε Time for the Mall Ninja list: Beretta 92fs, Springer XD9, High Standard Model HB, RRA bull bbl...aw heck with it time to go plink

August 3, 2011, 02:43 PM	#17
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Another vote for the Vortex Viper line... I have 2 and can't say enough good things about them... 2-7x32 on my AR and 6.5-20x44 on my target rifle... __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

August 3, 2011, 06:11 PM	#18
Big Pard Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 191	For $450 I'd get a VX-3 Leupold.

August 3, 2011, 06:24 PM	#19
rezmedic54 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 288	Scope Here is by far the best I have found for under $450.00. In fact these work so well for me I have 5 of them mounted on a 7mm Rem Mag, .308, .223, and a .338 Win Mag. All hold zero I can dial up or down for shots and all shots so far have been repeatable. The turrets match the reticles and have 80 MOA's of elevation. You can go here to look at them and then Call or send Matt an e-mail and tell him I sent you. Web site is http://www.sightwonders.com __________________ Kurt Pietrzak Maricopa Shooting Service S.W.A.T. South West Airsoft Tactical CCW Instrutor NRA Certified Instructor Gunsmith Maricopa ,Az. http:www.maricopashooting.com

August 3, 2011, 07:21 PM	#20
SurplusShooter Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Location: Upstate,New york Posts: 308	Nikon is my personal favorite next to Zise of course.

August 3, 2011, 09:17 PM	#22
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	I haven't shot 300 yds but I did get to use a Leupold Vari X-III while in Africa last year. I can tell you that it had fabulous light transmission in very low light conditions (just before full dark) in the bush. The best news is that Cabelas and Grafs are running excellent sales on certain Leupolds right now. Someone earlier mentioned Minox and though I haven't used their rifle scopes, I have a set of their 10x42 binoculars which served me very well in Africa and are great in the Missouri woods.

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