Hi all -
I got a great little plinker for my birthday: a Savage 93R17 (the BVSS model with the gray laminate stock and the stainless barrel and action). I'd already decided on it and picked up a BSA 'Sweet 17' 3-12x40 scope for it. Unfortunately, when I took it to the range, the BSA kept jumping zero.
Obviously, I'm now looking for a replacement. I'd like to stay under $200 for the new optic (the Sweet 17 was ~$100 and I'm getting a bonus sooner than expected). OpticsPlanet lists the following as their suggestions under $200:
Nikon ProStaff 4x32 RimFire classic 6305
Barska 6-24x44 SWAT Extreme Tactical AC10366
Barska 8-32x50 IR AO Excavator w/ adjustable objective AC10558
ATN AMT Professional 5x33L Illuminated reticle DEMO
Bushnell Banner 6-18x50 w/ A/O matte 716185
BSA Optics Contender Target Hunting 8-32x50mm CT832X50TS
I'm leaning towards the Barskas - the 6-24x44 would probably be sufficient although I don't know how accurate the .17 is at 200+ yards so 32x might come into play if I can play out further with it. Illuminated reticle isn't a big deal for me...after all, I'm hunting paper with it, at least for the moment.
Not having experienced the return policy at Sportsman's Warehouse, I don't know what to expect there - whether they'll give me credit or my cash back. Anyone give any recommendations on their stock items, just in case?? Even better, can anyone speak to their return policy and (if possible) give some ideas on good places to shop for optics in the Seattle area??
Thanks in advance!
Mike
I got a great little plinker for my birthday: a Savage 93R17 (the BVSS model with the gray laminate stock and the stainless barrel and action). I'd already decided on it and picked up a BSA 'Sweet 17' 3-12x40 scope for it. Unfortunately, when I took it to the range, the BSA kept jumping zero.
Obviously, I'm now looking for a replacement. I'd like to stay under $200 for the new optic (the Sweet 17 was ~$100 and I'm getting a bonus sooner than expected). OpticsPlanet lists the following as their suggestions under $200:
Nikon ProStaff 4x32 RimFire classic 6305
Barska 6-24x44 SWAT Extreme Tactical AC10366
Barska 8-32x50 IR AO Excavator w/ adjustable objective AC10558
ATN AMT Professional 5x33L Illuminated reticle DEMO
Bushnell Banner 6-18x50 w/ A/O matte 716185
BSA Optics Contender Target Hunting 8-32x50mm CT832X50TS
I'm leaning towards the Barskas - the 6-24x44 would probably be sufficient although I don't know how accurate the .17 is at 200+ yards so 32x might come into play if I can play out further with it. Illuminated reticle isn't a big deal for me...after all, I'm hunting paper with it, at least for the moment.
Not having experienced the return policy at Sportsman's Warehouse, I don't know what to expect there - whether they'll give me credit or my cash back. Anyone give any recommendations on their stock items, just in case?? Even better, can anyone speak to their return policy and (if possible) give some ideas on good places to shop for optics in the Seattle area??
Thanks in advance!
Mike