my choices were a leupold VX II in 3x9x40 or this other scope I keep reading so many good reports is this super sniper in 10 or 20 x 42, it is going on my savage 110 , I just left from a local sporting good shop and they had a a VX II for about 300 dollars but the super sniper is the same price, I have a post about this setup but it is a hard choice it seems, the rifle is going to be used for the range maybe at 3-400 yards and for hunting elk, or blacktail. but I would have never thought it would be this hard of a choice someone give me some info,opinions something
finding a good scope for my rifle, for under 500 dollars
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birdbustr
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I have 2 Sightron 3-9X40mm scopes. For $129.00 at Midwayusa.com they are well worth the price. The one I have is a Mildot reticle too. Very clear and hold settings very well. Check out the reviews from others on Midway.
birdbustr
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BTW. Super Sniper is made by Tasco. Don't know what your opinion of them is, but I just thought you should know.
yeah, I have heard all of good from this scope, tasco's scope was sold to
tasco's scope was sold to SWFA but I have read a lot of good about them, and I am not ready to drop upwards of 1000 dollars for a scope for a range/hunting rifle, but choosing a scope that is of good quality and suits both needs seem damn near impossible without spending a fortune. I know there has to be one scope that can do both without breaking the bank?
tasco's scope was sold to SWFA but I have read a lot of good about them, and I am not ready to drop upwards of 1000 dollars for a scope for a range/hunting rifle, but choosing a scope that is of good quality and suits both needs seem damn near impossible without spending a fortune. I know there has to be one scope that can do both without breaking the bank?
anymanusa
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I just received my ss 16x, and I have only handled it so far, not even mounted it (no rings yet). I am very impressed so far, I like it a lot. Very good build quality. I will probably get the 20x too. SS is no longer made by Tasco, whoever said that.
Im a simple man I wanna get this right the first time
Im not trying to shoot at a 1000 yards or anything, but I wont to get a good scope the first time , the next time a get a scope other than this on which ever it is, It will be on a new rifle in 300 win mag and maybe a h-s precision stock or something
Im not trying to shoot at a 1000 yards or anything, but I wont to get a good scope the first time , the next time a get a scope other than this on which ever it is, It will be on a new rifle in 300 win mag and maybe a h-s precision stock or something
browningguy
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Have a look at the Weaver Grand Slam 6.5-20 at Natchezss.com, they have the silver model on sale for $277. I picked one up a couple of weeks ago for my 12 FV in .243 and have been very impressed with it.
USSR
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I have the very same scope that birdbustr spoke of, only I bought it from Natchez for only $110. 
The Super Sniper scopes you spoke of are fixed power scopes, and would not be suitable for hunting. However, once you get above about $350, decent variable power scopes are available. The Sightron SII models are very good scopes, as are many of the Bushnell models.
Don
The Super Sniper scopes you spoke of are fixed power scopes, and would not be suitable for hunting. However, once you get above about $350, decent variable power scopes are available. The Sightron SII models are very good scopes, as are many of the Bushnell models.Don
for under $500 you should take a look at leupold vx-3's, zeiss conquest, and leupold vx-2's. cabela's alaskan guide is a good series of scopes, too.
i have a sightron (2nd one) s-2, and there won't be a 3rd - just not very happy w/ them. no experience w/ super sniper, but a 10x fixed or bigger is going to be tough to hunt w/. hear lots good about weaver grand slams - never shot one. had a burris. it sucked. nikon buckmaster and better are good scopes. i prefer bushnell elite series to nikon, but nikon is a good scope.
buy quality cry once, buy garbage cry twice...
good luck!
i have a sightron (2nd one) s-2, and there won't be a 3rd - just not very happy w/ them. no experience w/ super sniper, but a 10x fixed or bigger is going to be tough to hunt w/. hear lots good about weaver grand slams - never shot one. had a burris. it sucked. nikon buckmaster and better are good scopes. i prefer bushnell elite series to nikon, but nikon is a good scope.
buy quality cry once, buy garbage cry twice...
good luck!
brasskeeper
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Zeiss Conquest I have one on my 308 and its a awesome scope
Ala Dan
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Lots of good ones already mentioned; but don't forget
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For hunting, anything much over 3x9 is pretty much a waste--unless you're talking way-out-there prairie dogs.
I can shoot inside one MOA on my 500-yard range with a Simmons 44Mag 3x10x40.
Anything equivalent to the old Leupold Vari-X II 2x7x32 or 3x9x40 will work just fine, IMO. I have the smaller of these scopes on my .243, and I had no difficulty with prairie dogs to 300 yards.
If I'm gonna deer hunt, I sure don't want more than 4X on the bottom end. It's a field-of-view thing. 3X is even better.
Art
I can shoot inside one MOA on my 500-yard range with a Simmons 44Mag 3x10x40.
Anything equivalent to the old Leupold Vari-X II 2x7x32 or 3x9x40 will work just fine, IMO. I have the smaller of these scopes on my .243, and I had no difficulty with prairie dogs to 300 yards.
If I'm gonna deer hunt, I sure don't want more than 4X on the bottom end. It's a field-of-view thing. 3X is even better.
Art
I've been using stright 10x for hunting for a while, and find they serve just fine for anything exept short range 'jump hunting'. I stopped using 3-9xs when I determined I tended to leave them at one power all the time.
These days I stick with fixed power for most applications, 6x and 10x being my favorite for open county hunting we have here in Montana.
These days I stick with fixed power for most applications, 6x and 10x being my favorite for open county hunting we have here in Montana.
rangerruck
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super sniper , believe it or not, is a Tasco product. But don't let that throw you, they were awarded a Navy contract for their scopes, plus one of their models is a side focus. I would think that they are going to be used by Seals, so they have to be good. I would certainly give them a try, just to see how tough they are. Also, all their scopes are 50 bmg rated for recoil.
I have a Leupold 2.5 X 8 on my .308 and love it, but you will be hard pressed to beat the Nikons or Sightrons for the money.
Nikons glass is superb. You will have to go to Leupolds VariX III or VX III scopes to match the Nikon Buckmaster which sells for less than those Leupolds.
For $500 there are a lot of good choices. If you are willing to spend that, and want a Leupold, don't get a VX II, get the VX III. You will be glad in the long run.
Nikons glass is superb. You will have to go to Leupolds VariX III or VX III scopes to match the Nikon Buckmaster which sells for less than those Leupolds.
For $500 there are a lot of good choices. If you are willing to spend that, and want a Leupold, don't get a VX II, get the VX III. You will be glad in the long run.
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AtticusThraxx
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I love the Nikon Monarch 6.5-20x44 Fine Duplex that sits on my benchrest .308. Well under $500.00
unlearned69
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I am a big fan of Leopuld optics. VX-II's are great scopes for the money. If you have a C&R license you can get a good price on them from Grafs & Sons.
redneck2
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With 40+ years of deer hunting experience in woods and brush, I'd STRONGLY advise against a fixed power scope in anything above 4x. Maybe OK in open areas. As with any tool, the application depends on the situation.
I believe the Bushnell Elite's are the same as the two 4200 B&L's that I have. They're absolutely excellent.
I have a Burris Black Diamond that's probably the best scope I've got.
You should easily be able to find a Burris Black Diamond, Leupold VX-III, or top of the line Nikon in your price range. Check e-bay. There are scopes there that go for really good prices. You just gotta keep watching.
If you're using it for hunting, make absolutely sure it's waterproof/fogproof.
I believe the Bushnell Elite's are the same as the two 4200 B&L's that I have. They're absolutely excellent.
I have a Burris Black Diamond that's probably the best scope I've got.
You should easily be able to find a Burris Black Diamond, Leupold VX-III, or top of the line Nikon in your price range. Check e-bay. There are scopes there that go for really good prices. You just gotta keep watching.
If you're using it for hunting, make absolutely sure it's waterproof/fogproof.
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