[Rustle in the bushes]

Im fixing to put one of these on my m1a zombie/deer rifle. Close enough for the zombies and enough range for deer- should be great as I'm into practicing offhand and wont be doing much long range stuff.

Im a scope newb so no clue here...opinions welcome!

[ColtPythonElite]

Leupold makes great ones for less $$.

[Rustle in the bushes]

thanks mate Ill look into that.

Im shocked at how ignored the lowly 2-7 is!

[marinetowgunner]

Burris Fullfield II (http://www.sportoptics.com/burris-fulfield-one-inch-scopes.aspx) in a 2-7x35

Vortex Crossfire II (http://www.sportoptics.com/vortex-crossfire-rifle-scopes.aspx) in a 2-7x32

[jmr40]

With a $500 budget I'd look hard at a $479, VX-3 2.5-8X36. Close enough and my favorite all around scope. For $300 the VX-2 2-7 is the best bet.

The Vortex and Burris scopes are good scopes, but not in the same league. If you had a $200 budget they would be an option. Just be aware that the Burris has 1/2 MOA clicks instead of the usual 1/4 MOA. The Vortex is quite heavy, which sorta defeats the purpose of a small scope.

[viking499]

Nikon makes a good scope for the money. Redfield is good too for the money.

[click clack]

+1 Leupold.. Redfield's not bad though