Best Budget Scope

[geologist]

I put a Redfield 2x7 in low rings on my Mossberg Patrol .223.

It's a short, light weight rifle so I went with a light scope.

 

[Sask Bearman]

Burris Fullfield line is great for the money. Use extended Talley rings or a rail and you are set. Burris has a good warranty as well.

 

[350tracker]

I just purchased the 2.5 x 10 x 42 Burris Fullfield scope. Very nice scope for the price and I like the adjustment knobs with nice clean click settings. I have had many brands of scopes over the years but this one holds well with some more expensive ones.

 

[KyleSchenk]

Put me down for another vote for the Athlon Talos BTR 4-14. It was my first experience with Athlon and I've since bought more from their lineup. There's a member on here, topgunlhl that offen has the 4-14 for sale at a very reasonable price.

 

[Jimbobob08]

On funpost there’s a Japanese made (big sky) sightron s2 6-24x42 for $550.

 

[SuperCub]

Burris Fullfield line is great for the money. Use extended Talley rings or a rail and you are set. Burris has a good warranty as well.

Used ones are a great deal. The FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic reticle can be had for about $200. Good deal for a good scope.

 

[guntech]

Fair… I’m new to all of this. First rifle. Will be doing a lot range shooting to cut my teeth. Know some guys that hunt coyotes. Will likely take a stab at that. Can’t hunt anything else in this zone with a rifle.

I think a .22LR bolt action is a better FIRST rifle. Master it and long range centerfire will be easier.

 

[LawrenceN]

I’ve picked up a couple of new Riton scopes that were on sale and thus in your price range from site sponsors. Haven’t had a chance to try them out yet as my range has been unusable due to weather and snow. However, I find the glass to be exceptionally clear as mounted on rifles. They have a very good reputation to boot.

Good reputation? I bought one and tried it out on my .308. Internals fell apart within 5 shots. No questions asked warranty came with it, so I sent it back and got a replacement which I promptly sold. Also, you'll note that you have to do little research before you'll find out they're made in China. In the spirit of fairness, I may have gotten an uncommon clunker but once bitten, twice shy.

 

[morp]

Good reputation? I bought one and tried it out on my .308. Internals fell apart within 5 shots. No questions asked warranty came with it, so I sent it back and got a replacement which I promptly sold. Also, you'll note that you have to do little research before you'll find out they're made in China. In the spirit of fairness, I may have gotten an uncommon clunker but once bitten, twice shy.

Where did you have to send it for warranty?
Easy process?

Cheers

 

[Meroh]

Riton have the most quality and features for the dollars. I'm running a 4-16 on my 6.5 x 55 and a 6-24 on my bench rifle. They have stood up 100% but do have lifetime warranties.