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I recently came across an Aim sports 2-7x32 red/green reticle scope. Does anyone know any thing about this scope. RELIABILITY, FACTORY SERVICE, BEST PRICE??????

I seem to prefer the lighted reticles in the dark timber and brush where I tend to hunt the most.

If you have another recommendation please let me know.

PLEASE SHARE YOU ACTUAL EXPERIENCES and THOUGHTS.

MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE
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You might think me a scope snob but I wouldn't own a scope under $200 for hunting. The cheapest one I would be interested in is the Leupold VXR 2-7.

The 2-7 or tweener scopes are my favorite hunting scopes. Leopold is good, Kahles is better and I've found the Vortex Razor HD LH 1.5-8 to be the best yet.

I to am fond of the 2-7X scopes for hunting. IMHO if one needs to buy an "entry level scope" it's best to stick to the basics. Lighted reticles are not one of them. I hunt mostly thick brush and dark timber to and find Leupolds hvy reticle work well. I believe the Leupold 2-7x32 VX-1 shotgun scope is so equipped. Maybe give it a thought.

that 1.8-8x Vortex is a light and game grabbing beast of a little scope. You gain a few ounces over similar leupolds, but I think you will appreciate the benefits.

I also love 2x7 scopes I hunt in the heavy woods. I bought a fullield ll by Burris
nice scope for the money.

There is nothing at all wrong with the Redfield Revolution 2-7. Made in the Leupold plant in the USA. They are well under $200. I got mine for $119 on sale. You'd be hard pressed to find any difference between it and the Leupold.

Had good luck with Redfield Revolution on two different rifles...

I seem to gravitate to 2x7s. I have them on my 308, 270, and 06. Leupold VariX-II, VXII, and Redfield Revolution.

I like the VXII the best of those I own.

Yea, I did forget about that one. I think the scope that the OP was asking about is actually well under $100 with an illuminated reticle. That alone sounds warning bells for me. I just used $200 as an arbitrary number because I wasn't exactly sure about the model the OP was referencing.

The Revolution would certainly work,as will the VX1 or the Burris regardless of being under my arbitrary $200 level. All I really meant was to use caution with the very cheap scopes and those not of well respected name.

I've owned or taken game with the following:

Vortex Viper 2-7: My first one was amazing in every way. 2nd had tunnel vision, but still worked well. 3rd had less tunnel vision, & I like the long range dots. I like the view and the magnification lever.

Vortex Diamondback HP 2-8: Better view than the Vipers, but it's a bigger scope. Kinda funky looking, but quite serviceable.

Redfield Revolution 2-7: I didn't care for the view or the reticle, but it certainly worked well enough.

Zeiss Conquest 2-8: Ocular is big, but the picture is outstanding and I love the reticle. An excellent scope, but it had better be for 2 to 3x the price of the others.

Leupold VX1 2-7x33 (Whatever the current production model is): I've never been a Leupold fan, but this really is a very nice scope. To my eyes, for performance/price, it's near the top of the heap. And yes, I had to swallow hard when I typed that. What with Doug's price on 'em, plus a $50 rebate from Leupold, I'd find it hard to pass up.

FC

Couldn't agree more. All my lever guns were Leupold 2-7x33's. Use these rifle for south AR creekbottoms.

3 VX-1 Shotgun Heavy Duplex
1 VX-II Shotgun with #4
1 VX-2 with Post and Duplex

Picked up an excellent used VX-1 Shotgun Heavy Duplex the other day for $160.

The latest VX-2 Leupold is very near the VX-3 regarding glass quality.

I like the VX-2 2-7 CDS, duplex.

DF

I have two Terra 2X7`s on lever action rifles and am pleased with them.They come with the #20 reticle which is perfect for deep woods hunting.Their eye relieve is not as good as a Leupold,but how much do you really need on a Thirty-thirty?

Got a VX2 2-7 on my whelen, love it

I have a Burris FFII 2-7x35mm, a Leupold VXII 2-7x33mm, and a Rifleman in the same configuration. I really really like 2-7Xs as a rule and have had great experiences with FFIIs but the eye relief and tube flexibility of that model sucks. I have it on my AR and it's ok.

The other two are great. I'd like to try a VXR.

I've used old Denver Redfields so configured and sold a Bushnell 3200 2-7x32mm Firefly. The Redfield was ok but the new Leupold built model sounds a lot better. The Bushnell is on I regret selling. It's EXCELLENT all the way around.

Leupold VX1s were available cheap ($150) for a while which is a steal of a deal I'd jump all over.

The only 2-7x32 I have is a Nikon pro-staff. No complaints at all with it. Adjustments work as they should. Holds zero. Bright and clear with sharp image definition. I'd have to say it plays in the same field as my numerous Weaver classics and Leupold VX-1's. Except the adjustments are better than the Leupolds.

My Winchester M88 .308 wears a Weaver V Classic 2.5-7x32. It is light, decent eye relief and optics good enough that I can see in dark cover past legal shooting light. I'm not an optics elitist by any means. The scope is modestly priced at $173 and is adequate for the task but won't win any top of the line comparisons.

Another vote for the 2-7 Redfield Revolution, I've got two.

One's been on a 45-70 GBL for seven years using full-house loads. It's never lost zero. The other's been on several rifles having been picked up secondhand, it's been faultless too.

Great cheap, compact scopes.

In addition to all the Leupold 2-7x33's I forgot I have a Kahles AH 2-7x36 on my Pre '81 BLR .358. It's a bit above the price point in question though. In my opinion it may be the best 2-7 ever made. At least of all the ones I've ever looked thru.

I haven't seen them mentioned, and don't get me wrong because I'm a Burris fan, but I tried one of there FFII in a 2x7 and it was terrible...eye relief sucked in a major way and I ended up giving the damn thing away.

Love their basic FFII 3x9..