Hi Folks, just wondering what your opinions are for the best quality - (optics, durability, adjustability) rifle scope under $300.00. My Dad and I are getting new Encore rifles for deer season this year and are looking to get good scopes for them without breaking the bank. Thanks in advance for any help!
Best Rifle Scope Under $300?
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Leupolds aren't gonna be that cheap.
However, some great scopes can still be had for below $300.
Sightron hovers right around there in some of their models.
Another scope, which is coming down in price, is the older Weaver V-16. It was replaced by the Weaver Grand Slam series, but there's plenty of new ones still available. Try www.riflescopes.com there should be some deals on Leupolds, Weavers, Burris, and others there.
Leupolds aren't gonna be that cheap.
However, some great scopes can still be had for below $300.
Sightron hovers right around there in some of their models.
Another scope, which is coming down in price, is the older Weaver V-16. It was replaced by the Weaver Grand Slam series, but there's plenty of new ones still available. Try www.riflescopes.com there should be some deals on Leupolds, Weavers, Burris, and others there.
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wolfy, this may seem like a stupid question, but do you mean rifle as in "mount against the shoulder", or do you mean "long barreled pistol"?
There are specials offered here:
Leupold scope specials at CDNN
I bought a 3X9X50 from them and love it. The other Leupold shown is an extended eye relief model for pistols.
Good luck, and let us know what you settle on!
There are specials offered here:
Leupold scope specials at CDNN
I bought a 3X9X50 from them and love it. The other Leupold shown is an extended eye relief model for pistols.
Good luck, and let us know what you settle on!
Hi guys. Thanks for the information. It sounds like it is pretty well decided that we should look into the leupolds. We were pretty much leaning that way before I posted the question anyway. I just wanted to see what my other options are. I'll be sure and let you all know what we decide on. Thanks again guys.
Gewehr98, thanks for the link
Chugach, that was a good question. They will definately be mount against the shoulder rifles, not pistols. Also thank you for the link.
Gewehr98, thanks for the link
Chugach, that was a good question. They will definately be mount against the shoulder rifles, not pistols. Also thank you for the link.
Dongun, the Weaver is a poorly-kept secret.
I've got two of them, one on my 1000-yard 6.5-06 Interdiction Rifle, and one on my M14NM. Both are very clear with bright images, have repeatable zero through the entire magnification range, use a 42mm objective lens, and have thumb-adjustable target turrets. I own several Leupolds, so I'm not totally biased. I'd compare the V-16 to a Leupold Vari-X III, instead of a Vari-X II. The closeouts on the V-16's should still be happening, I didn't know about those $213.95 deals, I may have to get another one for a future .308 sharpshooter.
I've got two of them, one on my 1000-yard 6.5-06 Interdiction Rifle, and one on my M14NM. Both are very clear with bright images, have repeatable zero through the entire magnification range, use a 42mm objective lens, and have thumb-adjustable target turrets. I own several Leupolds, so I'm not totally biased. I'd compare the V-16 to a Leupold Vari-X III, instead of a Vari-X II. The closeouts on the V-16's should still be happening, I didn't know about those $213.95 deals, I may have to get another one for a future .308 sharpshooter.