$300 budget scope

[the_reaper_33]

the father-in-law is looking for a scope in the $300 range and I'm looking for opinions on which ones to really consider. I personally have vx-1,vx-2,bushnell 4200, zeiss hd5 that he looked through and to him it wasnt a big difference in clarity between them all. I know hes not picky and doesnt care for all these adjustments and features so im just looking for a reliable hunting scope that he doesnt have to fuss with. He is gonna be putting it on a browning BLR .308 this will be his second year hunting and he doesnt shoot much. I'm not to impressed with my vx-1 it sits on a .22 now. I found a couple vortex's scopes on sale diamondback 3.5-10x50 for $250 and a vortex viper 3.5-10x50 for $399 any opinions?

 

[kamlooky]

Thet thar looky feller gartzs a new 4500 in the EE iff'in yewse looky'ard 'nuff.

 

[RatFink]

I got my Zeiss Terra 3-9x42 for $300 on sale. It's a pretty nice piece for the price.

 

[FLHTCUI]

Your not impressed with the VX1?
Then best go buy a vortex for the FIL.
Rob

 

[kc34]

There was a Leupold VX-3 1.5-5 on the EE for $325 a few weeks ago.
Great deal and perfect for your application.
Keep your eye out those deals come up now and then but you need to move quick as they don't last long.

 

[BigRobb]

Sightron at prophet river no tax or shipping till Monday. Never used the lower end sightron but I've heard its diamondback quality.

 

[the_reaper_33]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate everyone's input I'll look into the Terra and sightron I never thought of either

 

[bollox]

If he is not into fussing with stuff, what about a fixed 10x?

I have used one on a weatherby in creedmore for a while with great success. Bushnell tac. They go for around $300

 

[Warden70]

Redfield Revolution! Good eye relief, clear glass, and decent warranty.

 

[scott_r]

Elite 3500 or 4500...they are sale at Wholesale Sports right now. Plus they have an excellent warranty which when buying cheap scopes is important.

 

[BigUglyMan]

There was a Leupold VX-3 1.5-5 on the EE for $325 a few weeks ago.
Great deal and perfect for your application.
Keep your eye out those deals come up now and then but you need to move quick as they don't last long.

That would be a tough scope to beat in that price range, unless for some reason he wants more magnification. Either way, your buck bangs harder on the EE. Buy used.

 

[the_reaper_33]

Thanks for the input again and I can definitely steer him in the right direction with all the suggestions given.. ultimately it's his eye looking through it not mine and it's his wallet paying for it not mine lol. I'll let him know about the equipment exchange on buying used