looking for a 1-4 or 1-3 scope (I think)

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I am an old deer hunter who needs to buy a first scope.

I have not been a scope user except for tree stand situations using a shotgun or a crossbow where the target is relatively unmoving and I have lots of time. Otherwise, I have not been successful in picking up moving animals in a scope.

I have used receiver mounted aperture sights for over 25 years and felt pretty satisfied. Recently, my eyesight has gone south and I have had a lot of trouble even with these open sights. Tried a red dot (which I had used for turkey for several years) but they seem to have pretty poor optics - I could see the deer in the brush a lot better with my own eyes than I could through the red dot.

Anyway, I think I want a scope without any magnification for when I am walking through the bush and likely to encounter a moving deer and still have the option of cranking up the scope for longer shots.

One other factor is the size of the scope. I spend most of my time still hunting or driving the bush for other hunters. I need something relatively small.

I shoot a BLR.

Any thoughts on my needs and what I should bet would be greatly appreciated.
 
Take a look at the Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x series. Not the greatest reticle selection, but the glass is fantastic and the illumination won't fail you.
 
I have had a Leupold Vx3 1.5 5 on my 270 for 30 yrs. Hunted from NB to BC in bush and flatlands. This scope is great when dialed down to 1.5. I shoot with both eyes open and am very happy with it.
 
1) Falcon Menace SIR 1.5-5 ($300) (MOA/MIL available)
2) Millet DMS 1-4 ($320) (MOA)
3) Hi Lux CMR 1-4 ($360) (MOA)

More of the tactical style scopes but would work just as well for hunting, all of them have illuminated recticles for low light conditions and 30mm main tubes.
 
I have both a Trijicon TR24 and a Nightforce 1-4x, and both are excellent higher price options. Bang for buck, I think the Trijicon is a better value, and the fibre optic and tritium illumination are awesome alternatives to battery powered reticles.
 
If you want to try a really inexpensive 1.5x-4.5x20, go to futong.com, click on 'Riflescopes' and then on the 'Deerhunter' series. There's a 1.5-4.5x for $41, plus tax and shipping from Vancouver.
It's a cheap scope; but it's been on my M14 for a couple of dozen rounds and now it's on my spring-piston air rifle, and it's been a couple hundred shots, so far.
Like QCI said, dialed-down to 1.5x, I shoot it with both eyes open.

Now, I've had some really good luck with the Fitco scopes; but I'm not recommending it as anything more than a back-up or practice scope until you've really had a chance to wring-it-out.
 
As nice as the Leupold 1.5-5x20 is, I think that it's hard to beat their 1-4x2 scope. Great scope, and quite a bit cheaper. You might also try to find a Weaver v3 to look at. It's 1-3x20, compact and light, and less expensive than the Leupolds. I like it because at 1 power it really is a no-magnification scope, easy for anyone to use with both eyes open, no practice needed.

If you can live without the variable power, then the Leupold 2.5 power compact is great.
 
Keep your eyes on the EE. I have bought over 1/2 dozen vx 3's and never paid more than 200 for each, the 1.5-5 would suite your needs, don't be afraid to buy used as the warranty is still honored and that optic will outlast you.
 
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