WVMountainBoy
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I have had no luck with Tasco or BSA, I would avoid them. Have a Swift I'm pretty fond of and two simmons that aren't bad. You pretty much have the idea.
Eltoro... thats great information, thank you. I see Loepuld scopes used but have always been hesitant. Knowing they have a lifetime warranty is good info.you can buy a leopuld VXII 3-9 gently used for that budget
i have leupold glass on all my rifles, have bought them all used on ebay. their warranty is forever and customer service is legendary
I think you already recognize that this is false. Its true that some of the $1000+ scopes are amazing, but IMO you are really getting into the range of diminishing returns. There are plenty of good scopes available for much less that meet most people's needs.1 - If I spend less than $1000 all I will get is junk
Unfortunatly, even junk scopes work for some people. This is why you can't rely on just one opinion. If one guy says "scope X is great" I take that with a grain of salt. If a dozen people all like "scope X" I'm more likely to start thinking that "scope X" might be worth looking into.2 - Every single brand of scope you can buy in the $200 - $300 range is the best scope ever made according to someone.
Unfortunatly, even junk scopes work for some people. This is why you can't rely on just one opinion. If one guy says "scope X is great" I take that with a grain of salt. If a dozen people all like "scope X" I'm more likely to start thinking that "scope X" might be worth looking into.
FWIW, in your price range I would look at these brands, in this order:
Some might argue with the ranking but I think most would agree that these manufactures all make pretty good scopes in this price range.
- Leupold
- Nikon
- Weaver
You forgot Barska.Burris has really well made scopes in your price range. My NOT buys, would be anything from Simmons, Tasco, BSA, NCStar, and a few others who I won't name.