Scope for under $1000 with lifetime warrenty

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Hi there was wondering brand of scopes have lifetime warrenty. I know leupold does. Is there any else?
Looking for a scope with high magnification for pin point accuracy. At 100 to 200 yards. Target shooting at 100 yards to get sub moa is my goal
Thanks
 
Nice are bushnells just return to get fix no questions ask like leupold? I have 2 old bushnell scopes. And love them. Wanted to check out other brands to see if they are better or same quality.
 
Vortex has the best warranty. Many say its better than Leupold. You don't need your receipt and they don't care how it broke or who broke it. If you are looking for Vortex under 1000 look at this Viper line. 6-24x50mm with a 4" eye relief. Do not let people tell you that 3-9x is enough for target shooting tight groups at 100-200 yards. You can see the target being hit but not the holes etc. Do some research for yourself on this scope and see what you get. I would only buy Leupold or Vortex personally. Not to say others are bad. Just my opinion.

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/69260/vortex-viper-hs-t-vmr-1-riflescopes
 
Leupold and Vortex seem to have the same warranty policy, nor receipt needed - fix or replace no questions asked. However, in my never humble enough opinion, Leoupold quality can not be compared to vortex. Leupold is far superior. I have personally seen quite a few people need the Vortex warranty because their scope was defective out of the box or within a year or two. I have never known a leupold product to fail, other than my buddy who drove over his binos with a truck after his son accidentally kicked them out the door. FYI Leoupold fixed those binos, no questions asked. Plus you can support an American company which employs Americans. I notice many tales on here of great warranty service by Vortex but the simple fact that so many people need to utilize it is troubling.
 
I have had many Leupolds and have had to use the warranty services 3 times, the latest on a fixed 6x42 when the erector sh!t the bed after ~300 rounds. So Leupold does have their issues.

The Vortex's I have have been zero trouble thus far, one has 3000+ rounds on it and does everything its supposed to do, these are PST models.

Between the two brands I say buy whatever suits the activity.
Both can fail but the warranty with both are good, Vortex warranty is only hearsay to me.

Personally I like the Leupold fixed powers for hunting and the Vortex among others for targets and long distance.
 
Pretty sure Burris has a no questions asked warranty now too. I personally haven't used one but I've heard quite a few good things about them lately.
 
Are Pal said:
Vortex has the best warranty. Many say its better than Leupold. You don't need your receipt and they don't care how it broke or who broke it. If you are looking for Vortex under 1000 look at this Viper line. 6-24x50mm with a 4" eye relief. Do not let people tell you that 3-9x is enough for target shooting tight groups at 100-200 yards. You can see the target being hit but not the holes etc. Do some research for yourself on this scope and see what you get. I would only buy Leupold or Vortex personally. Not to say others are bad. Just my opinion.

http://www.cabelas.ca/product/69260/vortex-viper-hs-t-vmr-1-riflescopes
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Hmmm... For those of us that hunt as well as target shoot, having a scope fail can ruin your hunting trip big time, so the warranty is a lesser consideration compared to the actual reliability of the scope. Included in the definition of reliability is repeatability and trackability, of which these issues are not easily remedied by warranty. Try doing the "box test" on your favorite scope on a cold day, and report your findings.
Why do you need to see the holes in the target - that's what a spotting scope is for? Having too much magnification is just as problematic as not enough. The excess magnification amplifies your movements in the sight picture, and can give you the yips. 3 - 9 X 40 is an excellent choice for all around applications out to and beyond 200 y.
One has to realize that in this day and age, the largest impediment to shooting sub-moa consistently is the shooter himself. Simply put, it takes practice to achieve the same level of precision that is offered by todays guns, optics and ammo. In this regard, money spent on expensive gear, and time spent internet surfing are poor compensations for actual range time.
 
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cosmic said:
Hmmm... For those of us that hunt as well as target shoot, having a scope fail can ruin your hunting trip big time, so the warranty is a lesser consideration compared to the actual reliability of the scope. Included in the definition of reliability is repeatability and trackability, of which these issues are not easily remedied by warranty. Try doing the "box test" on your favorite scope on a cold day, and report your findings.
Why do you need to see the holes in the target - that's what a spotting scope is for? Having too much magnification is just as problematic as not enough. The excess magnification amplifies your movements in the sight picture, and can give you the yips. 3 - 9 X 40 is an excellent choice for all around applications out to and beyond 200 y.
One has to realize that in this day and age, the largest impediment to shooting sub-moa consistently is the shooter himself. Simply put, it takes practice to achieve the same level of precision that is offered by todays guns, optics and ammo. In this regard, money spent on expensive gear, and time spent internet surfing are poor compensations for actual range time.
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Most precision target shooters will disagree with you. There is a reason why they use scopes with high magnification and not 9x magnification. 9x is good for hunting and thats it. If 9x was great why dont they use 9x in competitions? Far less expensive. Far more choices. If 9x is enough why get a spotting scope?

And warranty is a big deal since everything can break and does break. Leupolds break and having a solid warranty is key. Vortex is a great company that has come along way now. LEupold has been around for sure but Vortex will be around in the years to come as well and they make good scopes.
 
A few months ago, you were looking for land around TO to shoot the first rifle you were about to purchase. Since then you have asked many "rookie" questions about rifles, scopes, barrel twist, muzzle brakes, etc. Where is all this gear and precision experience coming from?

FWIW - I'm a recreational target shooter and hunter, not a precision shooter. Precision centerfire (to me) infers longer distances than what the OP is talking about (100-200 y).
I don't look to see the hole in the target after each shot, as I don't want it to affect my mindset. I shoot a string and walk to the target. 3X works for me @ 100, 6-9X works for me @ 200, what do you use?
 
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Are Pal said:
Yes it is for most people. Im sure you retain your receipts for 10 yearsor more unlike most of us. That is why that is a big deal in the warranty world.
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Toss it in a file folder or even in a old shoe box. If you think retaining a receipt is a big deal, how do you manage to get through your day? Lol. Just hope you never face a income tax audit.
 
My 0.2c is this: Given that the budget and lifetime warranty are big deals for the OP I would look for a used Vortex Viper PST 6-24 or similar. Maybe a used Sightron Siii 6-24 or (even better) 8-32 but I think that making budget will be tough for the Sightron. Given OP's intended shooting, I would counsel against a FFP and stick instead to a SFP and I'm a believer in high mag because I like to see bullet holes (yes, Cosmic, I have a nice spotter - Pentax 80ED ) where and whenever possible. Sadly on his and some other forums too many newer shooters are advised that 3-12 is 'enough for a thousand' or 'that's what the military use' or some such equally nonsensical drivel whereas the better advice for someone with the goal of the OP is to buy something in the 6-24 or greater range and, on days when mirage runs or when you feel that the mag is hampering your practice simply reach for that ring just in front of the ocular and turn the mag down. Better to have and not need than need and not have.
 
Vortex replaced this, no questions asked. I think they earned my +1 :)

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I own a Bushnell too, but haven't had to replace it so I can't speak to their service.
 
StoneHorse said:
Toss it in a file folder or even in a old shoe box. If you think retaining a receipt is a big deal, how do you manage to get through your day? Lol. Just hope you never face a income tax audit.
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I am not going to keep receipts for 10-20-30 years. You arent either most likely. If that wasnt a big deal then nobody would be talking about that warranty and it wouldnt be a big deal.
 
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