Best $200 scope

[98%Brent]

I was wondering if you guys might know of which entry level scopes I should avoid. Looking around locally I have narrowed my choices to Nikon or Bushnell but figured that I'd better ask what will give me my best value.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[wcat]

Avoid? BSA, Barska...

 

[Allstone]

I have a Nikon, and I really like it. I also bought a Pentax Gameseeker from Ebay and was very very surprised at how bright and clear it was for around $130. I heard rumors that they are made by Burris.

 

[CanAm]

Bushnell 3200 10x42

 

[3dmark]

Mueller APV is a great scope under $200 new.

 

[philthygeezer]

What about Sightron?

 

[Rod B]

Bushnell 3200 10x42

A lot of scope for the $$.

 

[heavyBullet]

A lot of scope for the $$.

I just traded both my 3200 in for Burris FF II. On sale now by one of our CGN dealers for just $255 tax in and shipped, it is just a bit over your $200 limit, but I find them much clearer in low light situations compared to the 3200. But I have to admit I do like the rainguard on the Bushnells.

 

[Turkeyslayer 1300]

Nikon Prostaff , cough check the EE cough cough.

 

[greywolf]

I just bought a Vortex diamondback. I am impressed, was only 239$ plus tax , and seems to be real nice and clear , sturdy, better than the bushnells in my opinion .

 

[philthygeezer]

I wish Bushnell would make a compact Elite 3200 or 4200 4x32 and 6x36.

 

[Nine]

I'd buy a compact fixed 6.

I wish Bushnell would make a compact Elite 3200 or 4200 4x32 and 6x36.

 

[Master Chan]

I just traded both my 3200 in for Burris FF II. On sale now by one of our CGN dealers for just $255 tax in and shipped, it is just a bit over your $200 limit, but I find them much clearer in low light situations compared to the 3200. But I have to admit I do like the rainguard on the Bushnells.

I found the Burris FF II on sale at Canadian Tire for $215. I bought one and so did my buddy. Deal and a half!

 

[zywina]

Buy a new redfield 2x7x33 ,just as nice as the originals and has a lifetime warranty!

 

[98%Brent]

Thanks for they helpful replies. This gives me a good idea as to what to look at quality wise.

 

[dizzy]

if you look hard you should be able to find a Leupold vx11 3-9 for $200. Seen 3 of them trade hands for that price in the last 6 weeks. Heck of a buy when you can find em.

 

[98%Brent]

What about the Bushnell Legend in a 3x9? Are these considered a decent scope in this price range?

Thanks again for all your replies.

 

[heavyBullet]

I found the Burris FF II on sale at Canadian Tire for $215. I bought one and so did my buddy. Deal and a half!

Thats an awesome deal. You should have bought them all and sold them on the EE for $230 or $240 lol

 

[asimons]

mueller apv is a great scope under $200 new.

- x2

 

[Brocolt]

What about the Bushnell Legend in a 3x9? Are these considered a decent scope in this price range?

Thanks again for all your replies.

Brent more info what are you using the scope for?