Looking For .308 Rifle Scope 3x9 in $200 Range

[JohnnyFlake]

Looking for a decent 3x9x30mm or up to 40mm for a new semi-auto in .308 - I am not really interested in ranges beyond 250/300 max.

Would also like to stay in $200 range or less.

 

[Haxby]

Burris, Vortex diamondback, Nikon, or Leupold vx1. You can often find one of them on sale for $170 or so.

 

[jmr40]

Great news, at that price point there are several excellent choices. There isn't anything much under $200 I'd recommend and anything much over $400 is more scope than most people will ever need. The $200-$300 price range is the sweet spot.

My choices, in order of preference.

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P7932.aspx
http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-VX-1-Riflescope-P51827.aspx
http://swfa.com/Redfield-3-9x40-Revolution-Rifle-Scope-P44468.aspx

All 3 of these are very comparable. I give the Burris top billing mostly because it comes with long range dots at $199. The other 2 have the option, but it will cost $10-$50 over your $200 budget.

 

[FSJeeper]

Very hard to find a good scope under $200, but they do exist.

You will not find a better scope for the money than this deal:

http://cameralandny.com/

Go to Minox Rifle Scope and look at the 3 x 9 x 40 demo unit for $139.00.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Sightron 3x9x40

Not Chinese around $130

You'd have to spend over $200 to better one

 

[CptnAwesome]

Vortex Diamondback, Luepold VX-1, Vortex Crossfire II.

 

[Huntolive]

Redfield Revolution

Hands down best scope under $200 Redfield revolution 3-9X40

Good in dim light and bright light; reliable, easy to set. Simple, durable.
It is clearer than Vortex Viper.

 

[EddieG54]

Just put a Vortex Diamondback on my Ruger 308. $160.00 @ Amazon. Clear optics and lightweight. Only a dozen or so rounds thru it so far but a good scope for the price.

 

[VoodooMountain]

I have a Burris ff e1, vortex crossfire ii, vx-1, bushnell elite 3200, weaver grand slam, redfield revenge, Nikon buckmaster, and a bushnell xlt.

All of these were purchased new and under $200, most on sale.
All of them are serviceable or at least have been so far.

The fullfield e1, vx-1, and bushnell elite 3200 are my favorites. The vx-1 has the best eye relief and they stand behind their products . I have heard some horror stories about Burris customer service.

The Nikon and bushnell xlt are my least but they also each cost less than $100. The redfield revenge is mediocre compared to the rest.

I will say from my limited experience to skip the cheap bushnells, Simmons, tasco, and utg.

Forgot to add: I purchased the weaver on a whim recently because it was on sale. It will be mounted on another Howa 1500 I have coming in. So even though the clarity and definition seems good on it I can't honestly compare it with anything fairly. It has made in Japan stamped on it though which is a good sign I suppose.

 

[Sav .250]

look at the Natchez site.

 

[Zeke/PA]

You will NOT be disappointed with any Nikon offerings!
Priced reasonably AND dependable!

 

[rklessdriver]

Leupold VX1. The 3-9X40 is $199 everywhere.

US made, lifetime warranty, good optics, known good quality.
Will

 

[PCFlorida]

Just curious if you made a choice / decision yet. I just got a Minox 66006 ZV 3 Rifle Scope on eBay for $105, seems very clear. It is a 3-9. I got it to replace a 1-4 on one of my AR's. The scope seems to go for ~$180 on Amazon. I have it mounted but have not had a chance to start zeroing it yet.

 

[Huntolive]

Get a Redfield Revolution

If u really want 2 stay at $200 BEST DEAL by FAR is a Redfield Revolution 3-9-40
Under $200.

Or go to eurooptics and get their steal of a deal on a Vortex PST 4-16X 50 for $500. Steal! But Redfiled BEST for $200.

 

[JohnnyFlake]

I have not decided yet on a scope. It's just too dam hot to go out shooting and zeroing in a scope, so I am still looking.

I like the idea of the Redfield. I had one many years ago, on a Vanguard 30-06 and it was a great scope. Redfield had some problems over the years, but I understand that they're back again, with some really good scopes. I'll need to look at them as well.

 

[PCFlorida]

Redfield made some great scopes in the 70's. I had one on my small bore target rifle and it was great at 100 yards.

 

[farmerboy78]

Check the bushnell elite tactical 10x40 and the swfa ss 10x

 

[Fla_dogman]

Natchez has some really good deals on scopes

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[bullzeye8]

Look at the Leupuld Vx-1. I have only used their Vx-2 but it is still supposed to be a real good scope. The 3x9 is $200 from Optics Planet where you can also get a 5% THR discount. Then on top of that Leupold just announced a $50 back rebate on all VX-1 scopes. That means you could get the Leupold VX-1 3x9 for $140 shipped. I don't think you can get a better scope for that price.

Link to rebate: https://www.leupold.com/rewards/
Scope: http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold...th-matte-black-finish-and-duplex-reticle.html

 

[dranrab]

Redfield Revolution are made in the same plant as Leupold. They are great scopes for the money. There is a $50 rebate on VX1 scopes right now. One of those two.

 

[primalmu]

I'll also recommend the Redfield 3-9x40. Great scope! I plan to add at least one more to my collection in the future.

 

[Hydraulic Jack]

I've always like Leupold. The old vari-x IIs were what I used, but I think they have renamed their series.

 

[Haxby]

The VX1 has better coatings than the Redfield. The Redfield has better coatings than the Rifleman.
Right now, the VX1 costs less than the Redfield or the Rifleman.

 

[WhiteFoot]

Vortex diamondback. I've been impressed with their lineup and warranty.

 

[JohnnyFlake]

I have not spoken with my son about the scope issue for a couple of weeks now, but I am petty sure that he has decided to go with the VX1. I'll follow up with that.