Best scope for around $450

[BigBadPigg]

So I'm looking for a new scope for a rem700 5r and ,I have around $450-500 to spend on it. Will be used for hunting and target shooting with ranges not to exceed 300 yards. (that's the longest shot I will have.) Soo, what should I get I'm open to anything thanks for the help!

 

[pabuckslayer08]

Nikon Monarch 4x12 or Leupold VXIII or a Zeiss Conquest. Take your pick from those 3 and you will be very pleased

 

[PawPaw]

I've had good luck with Swift Premier scopes and Weaver scopes. I like them both for 300 yard shooting

 

[timelinex]

vortex viper 6.5-20X50

 

[gaseousclay]

^^
this. a 3x9 might be sufficient also

 

[Palmetto-Pride]

10+ On the Nikon Monarch very good scope for the money optics are very clear, crisp, and bright!

 

[big al hunter]

Vortex Viper. Great glass, awesome warranty. Forever, for any reason no questions asked repaired or replaced. Check it out http://vortexoptics.com Lots of options and reticles.

 

[tobnpr]

Vortex viper. Check SWFA for good prices and C.S.

 

[M.O.A.]

the vortex are a little cheaper for the same quality as the monarch and you get the 30mm tube

 

[HiBC]

Depends some on what your targets will be.If I was spending my own money,I'd likely get a 2.5-8 Vari-X3 Leupold with a Boone and Crockett reticle,for most purposes at the range you describe.If its purely a small target/varmint gun,I might go for a little more magnification.You can get that scope in a 3.5-10.I have never regretted buying a Leupold Var-X 3.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Another vote for the Vortex. Very robust scopes with great glass and a very good price point.

 

[Fargazer]

All the above recommendations sound pretty solid. I'd also take a look at Sightron. I've got a silhouette scope by them (II Big Sky series), and have been pleased with it. They appear to have quite a few options in that price range.

 

[Saltydog235]

Bushnell Elite 4200 or 6500, Ziess Conquest or VXIII. Though I had to send my VXIII back to Leupold for glare issues. I've heard goo things about the Vortex scopes and wouldn't mind getting my hands on one as well as a Trijicon. Burris offers some solid options as well. I'm no Nikon fan, I've had issues with them and wouldn't recommend one to anyone.

 

[mapsjanhere]

I just picked up one of the new Minox scopes and I'm rather satisfied. Good value for the money so far.

 

[SteelChickenShooter]

Scope Deal

This post makes me think about trying out selling off some of my surplus. I have that Nikon Monarch 12 power I could sell at about half price. Present pricing is about $400 or more new and this scope was on my 30-06 for one season. I sold the 30-06 and kept the scope. I like to tinker with a lot of hardware and this includes scopes, bases, rings, and optics. I should look into a buy/sell forum.
Members here could score some pretty good deals if the items suit their intended purpose.

 

[Beentown71]

Ditto on Vortex...

SteelChickenShooter,

We have a section for buy/sell here.

Beentown

 

[precision_shooter]

Another vote for the Vortex Viper line...

I have 2 and can't say enough good things about them...

2-7x32 on my AR and

6.5-20x44 on my target rifle...

 

[Big Pard]

For $450 I'd get a VX-3 Leupold.

 

[rezmedic54]

Scope

Here is by far the best I have found for under $450.00. In fact these work so well for me I have 5 of them mounted on a 7mm Rem Mag, .308, .223, and a .338 Win Mag. All hold zero I can dial up or down for shots and all shots so far have been repeatable. The turrets match the reticles and have 80 MOA's of elevation. You can go here to look at them and then Call or send Matt an e-mail and tell him I sent you. Web site is http://www.sightwonders.com

 

[SurplusShooter]

Nikon is my personal favorite next to Zise of course.