Varmint Scope

gonziii · March 26, 2006, 10:01 PM

Hello,

I am looking for a varmint/target scope for my new rifle. I currently have a 3 x 9 on it, but want something with higher magnification. I would like to stay close to $300 and am looking for something with a low end of 4 or 5 and a high end between 14 and 16.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

riverrat66 · March 26, 2006, 10:51 PM

How about the Super Sniper 10x42 30mm Rifle Scope for $299.99 These are supposed to be great scopes for the money.
http://www.riflescopes.com/departmen...fle_scopes.htm

Swamp Yankee · March 27, 2006, 06:24 PM

Two thoughts,

Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14X40 or Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15X40 are both nice scopes in that price range. The Buckmaster has side focus that is a really nice feature and not often found in a scope at that price point.
The Bushnell 3200 is one of the old Bausch and Lomb Elite 3000 designs with updated optics. No problem recommending either one.

As to the Super Sniper, I had a 16X. It was no where near the scope it's being built up to be by the vendor. You're buying a $300 Tasco and that's exactly what you get. One Man's Opinion

Take Care

gonziii · March 27, 2006, 06:47 PM

Thank you for the recommendations. I was looking at both the Nikon and the Bushnell, so it looks like I was going in the right direction. How are Weaver scopes? They have models that are similar to the Nikon and Bushnell, but are about $30.00 or so cheaper. I think the objective is slightly larger as well.

The Super Sniper scopes look nice, but they are fixed power. I would like to have something that is variable, just for more flexibility.

Thanks again for the tips!

Rimrock · March 27, 2006, 07:05 PM

Not so fast gonziii!

Here is an absolutely great scope for your inteded use and budget!
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=237655

Rimrock

gonziii · March 27, 2006, 09:30 PM

I take it you approve of Weaver scopes Rimrock?

gonziii · April 2, 2006, 09:16 PM

Did some shopping around and I think I am going to go with a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5 x 14. Seems hard to beat for the money. Has more eye relief than the Weaver and the x2 more magnification didn't seem to make a difference, in the store at least

March 26, 2006, 10:01 PM	#1
gonziii Member Join Date: December 7, 2005 Posts: 67	Varmint Scope Hello, I am looking for a varmint/target scope for my new rifle. I currently have a 3 x 9 on it, but want something with higher magnification. I would like to stay close to $300 and am looking for something with a low end of 4 or 5 and a high end between 14 and 16. Any recommendations? Thanks

March 26, 2006, 10:51 PM	#2
riverrat66 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Location: Western New York Posts: 394	How about the Super Sniper 10x42 30mm Rifle Scope for $299.99 These are supposed to be great scopes for the money. http://www.riflescopes.com/departmen...fle_scopes.htm

March 27, 2006, 06:24 PM	#3
Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2000 Location: Northeastern Ct. Posts: 1,019	Two thoughts, Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14X40 or Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15X40 are both nice scopes in that price range. The Buckmaster has side focus that is a really nice feature and not often found in a scope at that price point. The Bushnell 3200 is one of the old Bausch and Lomb Elite 3000 designs with updated optics. No problem recommending either one. As to the Super Sniper, I had a 16X. It was no where near the scope it's being built up to be by the vendor. You're buying a $300 Tasco and that's exactly what you get. One Man's Opinion Take Care

March 27, 2006, 06:47 PM	#4
gonziii Member Join Date: December 7, 2005 Posts: 67	Thank you for the recommendations. I was looking at both the Nikon and the Bushnell, so it looks like I was going in the right direction. How are Weaver scopes? They have models that are similar to the Nikon and Bushnell, but are about $30.00 or so cheaper. I think the objective is slightly larger as well. The Super Sniper scopes look nice, but they are fixed power. I would like to have something that is variable, just for more flexibility. Thanks again for the tips!

March 27, 2006, 07:05 PM	#5
Rimrock Junior member Join Date: February 19, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 273	Not so fast gonziii! Here is an absolutely great scope for your inteded use and budget! http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=237655 Rimrock

March 27, 2006, 09:30 PM	#6
gonziii Member Join Date: December 7, 2005 Posts: 67	I take it you approve of Weaver scopes Rimrock?

April 2, 2006, 09:16 PM	#7
gonziii Member Join Date: December 7, 2005 Posts: 67	Did some shopping around and I think I am going to go with a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5 x 14. Seems hard to beat for the money. Has more eye relief than the Weaver and the x2 more magnification didn't seem to make a difference, in the store at least