Used market pricing??

Many have mentioned the used market Leupolds, which is usually my recommendation. Another to consider are the older Burris Fullfield/Fullfield II or even the older Signature. I have both versions and they are excellent glass. I believe there is a 2-7x Fullfield II on my 300 H&H, and a 3-9x Signature on my 7 Weatherby. I might even have a couple sitting around awaiting assignments. Last one I bought was a number of years ago at a gunshow. A Fullfield II 3-9x for $225.
 
So many people claim that you cannot shoot an animal unless you have a Leupold, but I am here to tell you that is BS, ha ha.

Dads 7600, Bushnell elite, my wife's deer rifle Bushnell Sportview 3-9x40, lever gun Bushnell 1.75-4x20, short range bolt gun Bushnell 1-6x24, long range bolt gun Bushnell 4-12x40, wife's varmint gun Burris 3-9x40.

See the trend here? We as a family have never had a failure to a scope in all these years, even toss in some entry level Tascos on centerfire and rimfire guns, never a failure.

The Bushnell glass is great, not sure of what range you are looking at but you can find brand new Vortex, Bushnell, Burris, etc, for under $300 and you will not be hurting for a scope, plus you will not have the unknowns of a used scope. If you are buying a used scope make sure to get a brand that has a no questions asked warranty that transfers to the new owner, just in case.
 
Fox said:
So many people claim that you cannot shoot an animal unless you have a Leupold, but I am here to tell you that is BS, ha ha.

Dads 7600, Bushnell elite, my wife's deer rifle Bushnell Sportview 3-9x40, lever gun Bushnell 1.75-4x20, short range bolt gun Bushnell 1-6x24, long range bolt gun Bushnell 4-12x40, wife's varmint gun Burris 3-9x40.

See the trend here? We as a family have never had a failure to a scope in all these years, even toss in some entry level Tascos on centerfire and rimfire guns, never a failure.

The Bushnell glass is great, not sure of what range you are looking at but you can find brand new Vortex, Bushnell, Burris, etc, for under $300 and you will not be hurting for a scope, plus you will not have the unknowns of a used scope. If you are buying a used scope make sure to get a brand that has a no questions asked warranty that transfers to the new owner, just in case.
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My 8x57 has a fix 4x tasco that is at least 40 years old and still function like it should even shot a moose with it a few years back… so no you don’t need a $1k scope on your hunting rifle to get the job done. But marketing is a strong tool to convince people otherwise!
 
Faast Andy said:
I am very happy with the new Vortex Crossfire HD line of "entry level" optics. I believe I paid $299 plus tax (new)for the 2-7x32 Illuminated dead hold BDC model. Much better glass than the Crossfire II that the HD line replaces. as good or better than my Leupold at 2/3rds the price.
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Now that is Funny 😄 when you don’t own or use anything BETTER. Even JUNK is Good 🤣👍
 
As I understand it lenses trade on the market like diamonds do...better quality higher prices.
Expensive scopes typically have higher quality lenses, something my old eyes really need.
My first new scope was a Simmons and it worked great for me til I hit my 40s then I moved up to Leupolds.
30 years on my 375 H&H and still clear, no problems.
Most guns will out shoot you but you can't hit what you can't see, buy the best glass you can afford.
MHO
 
I have never lost money on a Leupold rifle scope and have owned many over the years - purchased both new and used - always ok.

However the matte finish on the current VX Freedom line tends to scuff a little too easily for my liking, and yes I know how to properly mount a scope and lap rings if required, with 50+ years of experience doing it.

For $300 you can get a reasonable deal on a Vortex and try them out too - if you buy right you can trade scopes around until you get an idea of the magnification range that you actually need and what reticle is most pleasing to your eye.

No matter what you buy the Scope manufacturers are all trying to out-do each other with new features and gizmos like illumination etc - try not to get sucked in by all the marketing BS.

For a Remington 760 in a standard caliber less magnification is better, nothing higher that a 3 - 9 Variable and less might even be better - wider field of view and good depth of field.

Anyway shop carefully & best of luck.
 
KootenayNewb said:
Thanks everyone for your input and suggestions. I've got a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40 off of the EE on the way. According to the internet it sounds like a good fit for my needs, to begin with at least!
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They tend to hold their value as well and are, by all accounts, pretty decent scopes. I believe that warranty can be difficult, btu when compared to Leupold's warranty, everything looks difficult.
 
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