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Best .308 scope for $100?
- Thread starter TCW
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CITADELGRAD87
New member
I think you should wait. It won't do you any good to blow the $100, break or otherwise become dissatified with it, then you STILL have to spring for a quality scope AND are $100 in the hole.
I'm not saying you need to spend tons of money, lots of guys post how happy they are with TASCO SS series scopes for only a few hundred bucks.
Trust me, it almost never pays to go TOO cheap.
I'm not saying you need to spend tons of money, lots of guys post how happy they are with TASCO SS series scopes for only a few hundred bucks.
Trust me, it almost never pays to go TOO cheap.
I concur... put off the purchase until you can buy a scope of higher quality that will last. If you plan on utilizing the rifle to extended ranges/accuracy you want the best scope you can afford... even if it means waiting.
You could also check some of the auction/sales sites on the web (like the one on TFL!!). You may be able to pick up a very decent used scope for not too much more $$$.
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Schmit
GySgt, USMC(Ret)
NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS
"Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"
You could also check some of the auction/sales sites on the web (like the one on TFL!!). You may be able to pick up a very decent used scope for not too much more $$$.
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Schmit
GySgt, USMC(Ret)
NRA Life, Lodge 1201-UOSSS
"Si vis Pacem Para Bellum"
Tough question TCW. You can get a Simmons 44 mag series scope for $100. They have two versions of the 44 mag for $100. the first is a 3x10 and the second is a 4x12. I have heard mostly good reviews about this scope. If you order it through the site below you will get a free rifle rest along wit hyour purchase.
http://www.swfa.com/riflescopes/simmons/index.html
As stated above you could always wait and save your money and get a better scope. But if you have to have one now Simmons isn't a bad scope.
http://www.swfa.com/riflescopes/simmons/index.html
As stated above you could always wait and save your money and get a better scope. But if you have to have one now Simmons isn't a bad scope.
Poodleshooter
New member
You can't go wrong with a -good- Simmons scope. I've used the Whitetail Classics and I just purchased a new Aetec. They seem to keep their zero quite well and have clear,bright optics.
WalterGAII
Moderator
Midway has the Simmons Whitetail Classic, adjustable objective, 6-20X50mm on sale for $99, including shipping. I have one mounted on my Bushy Shorty, and am really pleased with it. It's clear, the a.o. focus is distinct and sharp, and it holds zero just fine. I can shoot under 1" with it with cheap ammo, all day long.
George Hill
Staff Alumnus
You can buy a Simmon 3X9 variable for 19.99 over here.
It aint the best - but then again - it can get you through a season until you can buy a better one.
To me - frankly - I hate spendy optics.
I have had some of the best quality scopes you can buy... and broke them. To me - I dont want to break expensive things - so I'll stick with breaking cheap ones.
It aint the best - but then again - it can get you through a season until you can buy a better one.
To me - frankly - I hate spendy optics.
I have had some of the best quality scopes you can buy... and broke them. To me - I dont want to break expensive things - so I'll stick with breaking cheap ones.