$300 scope for .243?

[hifiwasabi]

I'm looking to eventually acquire a new scope for my Remington 7600 in .243. With so many selections out there, where do I start? I plan on hunting deer up around the Bruce penninsula and coyotes locally, so I don't expect to make shots much beyond 200 yards or so. I've been reading a bit about the Redfield revenges and some of the Nikons as well, is there any other scopes that are ringers I should be looking at? I don't really care to spend more than $300 for the scope, especially since I'll likely only be able to get out a couple weekends a year, so opinions on magnification, coatings and brands would be appreciated.

Sean

 

[dand883]

Check the EE, you can get a redfield or decent bushnell like a 3200 in 3-9 for $300 or under if you watch for a deal.

 

[tar21]

vortex diamondback i have one nice scope cant beat the warranty

 

[CZ_Brno]

Check the EE, you can get a redfield or decent bushnell like a 3200 in 3-9 for $300 or under if you watch for a deal.

A used 3200 in 3-9x can be had for under $200 and a 4200 for under $300.

 

[Kryogen]

bushnell elite 3-9

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

I must give a nod to the Redfield products on this one.

 

[Ar180shooter]

Check the EE, you can get a redfield or decent bushnell like a 3200 in 3-9 for $300 or under if you watch for a deal.

A new Elite is slightly under $300 (before tax).

 

[dand883]

A new Elite is slightly under $300 (before tax).

Which is why i said a "redfield, or decent bushnell" "such as" (but not limited to), and "or under"

 

[Ar180shooter]

Which is why i said a "redfield, or decent bushnell" "such as" (but not limited to), and "or under"

My point was $300 would get a new one of the scopes you listed.

 

[JRodko]

Vortex diamondback 4-12. Then you'll have money left over for good rings and it's hard to beat that warranty.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Redfeild

 

[hifiwasabi]

I can't say that I've checked out the Vortexes, I always thought they were a bit rich for my blood, what about Weavers? Have they let their quality go?

Sean

 

[blargon]

Diamondback 2-7 for $200ish.
Leupold vx1 2-7 can be had new for under $300.

 

[kennymo]

For that price you can get a good basic 3-9x from most of the major makers. (No Zeiss or Swarski stuff). Buy something brand name with warranty, I'm pretty happy with two Bushnell Elites I have in that range, any Leupold or Nikon stuff would be fine as well. Just avoid the cheap junk and you'll be happy.

 

[CZ_Brno]

Another reasonably good quality scope for under $300 is the Burris Fullfield 3-9 x 40

 

[hifiwasabi]

Burris you say? I thought they were even more rich for my blood lol, I'll definately have a look at them.

 

[cantgetright]

Saw a great deal on elite 3-9x40 at a weekend sale for $219, factor in the $50 rebate on elites until the end of the year and you get a darn good scope for $170. Don't know what the regular price on them was.