LOOKING FOR A RIFLE SCOPE - TARGET SHOOTING

[marine one]

Hi everyone , It's great to be back,
looking for a scope to put top of my Savage 110 hunter for target shooting, something that
you would shoot at 100 yd. some people say get a fixed scope not a variable, so I'm asking?
does anyone have a scope that they would recommend? I don't want to spend a lot,.
Thank you all for responding to my request.

 

[Boomholzer]

Everything is relative in the world of optics. What's your budget window?

 

[marine one]

Everything is relative in the world of optics. What's your budget window?

3 to400

 

[LoonWulf]

Any other uses or just specifically targets?

 

[troy fairweather]

Where are you in ny, I have a swfa ss10 I may let go. I had it on a 308 and had a lot of adjustment for long shots. Did very well at 100 to. Very good scope and is built like a tank.

 

[Boomholzer]

My recommendations to check out;
Vortex 6-24x50 Diamondback Tactical, $400. For $500 the Viper 6.5x20x50 and the new Venom 5-25x56mm.
Sightron S-Tac 4-20x50mm $370
SWFA 16x42mm "Super Sniper" $300 (fixed magnification)
Burris Fullfield E1 6.5-20x50mm $490
I would like to try out some Athlons.

These are knocking you out of most hunting situations and I was favoring higher magnifications. I also lean towards more options with exposed turrets and mil type reticles.
If I think of anything else or have a better idea I'll chime in. I don't care for much for Bushnell's contributions at this price point and Nikon isn't a option when I shop.

 

[Varminterror]

some people say get a fixed scope not a variable

They’re not doing you any favors with antiquated advice, which hasn’t been applicable for 20+ years.

Personally, shooting 100 yards with an optic coating $300-400, I’d buy a Bushnell Engage 4-16x44mm.

 

[gotboostvr]

I'd skip the Vortex diamondback, alot of nice features, but the glass itself is pretty "meh".

Vortex's upper tiers are very good optics, but the Crossfire and Diamondback line, I'd pass on for something else.

In that price range, I was really impressed with Leupold's VX-Freedom line.
Arken, and Primary Arms both have a number of fans and glowing reviews as well if you want something more feature leadened than the Leupold.

 

[Hugger-4641]

I have an Athlon Neos, 3x9x40 on one of my rifles.I's about $250 and more than enough for 100 to 300yds if you don't mind "Made in China".
I'd go with Burris E-1 or Fullfield II, which used to be made in USA, but now made in Phillipines.
Optics Planet has the 6.5-20x50 Fullfield II for about $220. I have this one on one of my 30-06.

 

[Walkalong]

Always buy glass on sale, and always check "sale" prices other places.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1648188659?pid=730181

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1648335683?pid=673157

https://www.midwayusa.com/ltd/product?pid=672708

A couple more options at Midway as well.

 

[gotboostvr]

Always buy glass on sale, and always check "sale" prices other places.

This is the best advice.

Unless there's an optic that ticks every box and brings something to the table nothing else does, cruise the closeouts.

I paid full price for my Leupold because I had very specific criteria, for a lightweight hunting optic.

I snagged a deal for my target rifle with a Crimson Trace, because my criteria was looser.

I'm very happy with both choices.

 

[marine one]

Any other uses or just specifically targets?

I just go target shooting now, getting to old to be walking around in woods.​

 

[marine one]

the SWFA has a 20 power fixed scope that I was looking at , the other scopes at 32 or 35 power are over 1,000 dollers
I shoot at a 5 inch bull-eye target , there are 8 targets to a sheet of paper. Right now I'm using a Vortex 6-24x42 variable scope
and I don't like it.

 

[troy fairweather]

Power is not everything, on cheaper scopes your just zooming in on bad glass. The size targets your shooting 6-10 power is probably plenty, the 20x swfa will be fine at 100 but guys say it's to much at long distance.

 

[Dale Alan]

If mirage is not a concern a Sightron 36x is within your budget if found on sale . The dot really gets you a precise aiming point at 100 yards , you will have no doubt if it's you or the gun.

 

[LoonWulf]

I just go target shooting now, getting to old to be walking around in woods.​

Then Id probably go with something in the 16-20 power range. My experience is that it really dosent matter what you pick in the 400 dollar range youll get a decent optic....not to say there arnt some outliers, but for the most part 300-500 dollars seems to be a really good range for optics.

 

[303 hunter]

I recently picked up an Athlon Talos 4.5-14x44 with MIL IR reticle for my AR 308, and like it a lot. The glass is very clear, and the first focal plane is great for target shooting. They’re under $300 and have a lifetime warranty.

 

[303 hunter]

I recently picked up an Athlon Talos 4.5-14x44 with MIL IR reticle for my AR 308, and like it a lot. The glass is very clear, and the first focal plane is great for target shooting. They’re under $300 and have a lifetime warranty.

I forgot to add that the adjustments are very positive and repeatable. I’ve owned a couple Primary Arms scopes, and like Athlon scopes more. The adjustments, glass, and warranty are great.

 

[marine one]

I found two scopes, Sightron S2 36x42 and a Weaver T-36 must decide .
thank you all for your help and conversation.

 

[forrest r]

I have/use 3 sightron s2 36x42's. 1 crosshair, 1 target dot, 1 target dot with lockers. They flat out work, bought 1 of them and liked it enough that the leupold and weavers went down the road to fund the other 2 s2's and the 20x.

FWIW:
I sightron s2 20x42 on my silhouette rifles. And a 4-12x40 bushnell with brc on my standing slihouette pistol.

 

[Dale Alan]

I found two scopes, Sightron S2 36x42 and a Weaver T-36 must decide .
thank you all for your help and conversation.

I have the Sightron, and Had a Weaver...I much prefer the Sightron .

 

[jmr40]

The fixed power SWFA scopes are hard to beat for the money. Probably the best entry level target scope you can buy.

Buy SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical 30mm Riflescopes at SWFA.com - SWFA Outdoors

They make versions selling at $300 in 6X, 10X, 12X, 16X, and 20X. As well as a similar 3-9X42 variable, but it is $600. They have been on back order since Covid, but the 6X is available. I own 2 of the fixed 6X scopes and one 3-9X42

He says he is shooting at 100 yards, 6X is plenty. I'm not opposed to a variable and it would normally be my 1st choice, but at his budget I think this is the most scope for the money.

I've used my 6X at 600 yards and managed 3/4 MOA groups with it. Even if they were available I'd avoid anything above 12X in this scope. I have friends with the 20X scope and it isn't nearly as clear as the lower powers.

 

[troy fairweather]

The fixed power SWFA scopes are hard to beat for the money. Probably the best entry level target scope you can buy.

Buy SWFA SS 6x42 Tactical 30mm Riflescopes at SWFA.com - SWFA Outdoors

They make versions selling at $300 in 6X, 10X, 12X, 16X, and 20X. As well as a similar 3-9X42 variable, but it is $600. They have been on back order since Covid, but the 6X is available. I own 2 of the fixed 6X scopes and one 3-9X42

He says he is shooting at 100 yards, 6X is plenty. I'm not opposed to a variable and it would normally be my 1st choice, but at his budget I think this is the most scope for the money.

I've used my 6X at 600 yards and managed 3/4 MOA groups with it. Even if they were available I'd avoid anything above 12X in this scope. I have friends with the 20X scope and it isn't nearly as clear as the lower powers.

Best $250 I've spent on my ss10 for a scope, there stupid tuff as well, I can vouch for that.