What are the best cheap scopes out there?

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Hey all,

I was planning on buying another rifle so I am looking for a scope I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 and it has been great but I was wondering what else was out there but it can't be too expensive and around the same genre as a Elite 3200

So I guess, what scopes are good from the $250-$350 range?

Thanks
 
How about a Leupolds VXI, they are in that price range and are the same quality as the old VXII's. Not bad for a cheap scope.
 
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Grizz Axxemann said:
Dude.... that's NOT cheap.
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Apparently, anything less then a Leupold VXIII or similar is "cheap" or thats the feeling I get around here.


A VX-I would be a good choice imo but I thought I would ask
 
For someone like yourself just starting out in shooting there is nothing wrong with something like a VXI, thats what I would go with if I was in your shoes. Maybe after getting some shooting time under your belt you will start to realize the benefits of more expensive quality optics. They are not just a marketing gimmick.

Good luck with your choice :)
 
cereal83 said:
Hey all,

I was planning on buying another rifle so I am looking for a scope I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 and it has been great but I was wondering what else was out there but it can't be too expensive and around the same genre as a Elite 3200

So I guess, what scopes are good from the $250-$350 range?

Thanks
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You can't go wrong with an Elite 3200... ;)
 
cereal83 said:
So I guess, what scopes are good from the $250-$350 range?
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holy pink politician turds
that is not cheap LOL the most expensive scope i own was $89.99 at wal-mart bushnell sportsmen 3-9X40 i have it on my .303 sporter and outside of the normal mounting scopes on a sported enfield isues i havent had any problems with it
i also have a couple of bushnell rimfire scopes on my 22's and a weaver k2.5 fixed power which i use for close in bush hunting
 
SignGuy said:
holy pink politician turds
that is not cheap LOL the most expensive scope i own was $89.99 at wal-mart bushnell sportsmen 3-9X40 i have it on my .303 sporter
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Wow that is cheap, I have also heard that a cardboard paper towel roll with glad cling wrap over both ends works too :p :p :p :D :D :D

Just razzin ya Signguy :)
 
crazy_davey said:
Wow that is cheap, I have also heard that a cardboard paper towel roll with glad cling wrap over both ends works too :p :p :p :D :D :D

Just razzin ya Signguy :)
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sweet i have a bunch of those floating around i can use that on my .308 if it doesnt sell hey maybe i can use the empty toilet paper rolls to make a red dot for the wifes shottie LOL :D :p
 
SignGuy said:
sweet i have a bunch of those floating around i can use that on my .308 if it doesnt sell hey maybe i can use the empty toilet paper rolls to make a red dot for the wifes shottie LOL :D :p
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What the heck, if you are on a budget , have at er :D
 
crazy_davey said:
How about a Leupolds VXI, they are in that price range and are the same quality as the old VXII's. Not bad for a cheap scope.
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Actually the Leupold "Rifleman" series have the same lenses and lens coating as the original VaryXII Leupolds (Magnesium Flouride single lens coating).
They are in the $300-$450 price range and come in a 2-7X33, 3-9X40, 3-9X50 and a 4-12X40... great value for quality riflescopes.

The new VX-I has fully multicoated lenses and is in the $500 and up range.... and worth every penny! It is available in the same configurations as the Rifleman but is available in gloss finish as well as matte.:cool:
 
FYI 83, my brother bought a Armsport back in the 1970 for $29.95 and still has it on his 7mm BAR. He has shot as many moose with it as he would of if it were a $1000 scope. Try some local gun shows if you have any in your area and buy what you can afford. I took a $600 scope off 243 and use a 3x9x Banner because I like it and it works better for my eyes.
 
Well I always watch EE everyday and sometimes there are good deals but sometimes they aren't.

I know some people get away with using lets say Bushnell Banners but some people on here would never try one and just go straight to a Leupold or Swarovski or something like that.

I am also looking into the Burris as they can be found cheap on ebay if found at the right time.

I am just asking just so I know.
 
BIGREDD said:
Actually the Leupold "Rifleman" series have the same lenses and lens coating as the original VaryXII Leupolds (Magnesium Flouride single lens coating).
They are in the $300-$450 price range and come in a 2-7X33, 3-9X40, 3-9X50 and a 4-12X40... great value for quality riflescopes.

The new VX-I has fully multicoated lenses and is in the $500 and up range.... and worth every penny! It is available in the same configurations as the Rifleman but is available in gloss finish as well as matte.:cool:
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Sorry Redd, If you are paying that much for a VXI you are paying wayyyyyy too much. I am holding the Russels sports book in front of me and VXI's range from $299-$449. A VXII 3-9x40 is only $449.

The Riflemans range from $289-$349.

Where ever you buy your scopes from is priced much too high. Hopefully they are kissing your neck before they stick it in :p :D
 
A scope is nothing more than a sight. Before buying a sportsmen I would check out ebay. I bought a Bushnell scopechief for 60$ which is better than any sportsmen. Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire scopes are worth there wieght in scrap 2cents a pound
 
x3 on the Elite 3200, perhaps the best value out there.


Personally, I would avoid the Leupold rifleman series just due to the friction (no "clicks") windage/elevation adjustments - they seem to be pretty good glass though.
 
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