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I'm needing a riflescope for a 243 I have that I use for deer and coyotes. I use it in the manner of a "walking varminter".
I usually use LeupoldsVari X-IIIs, but I'm looking to keep the price around/under $200 for a midsized 3 x 9.
Any suggestions? Thoughts on Pentax or Bushnells?

thanks!

Nikon Buckmaster,excellent scopes I've used them alot

At that price range I would go with a Burris 3-9 or the Buckmaster. I have used both over the years and the Burris was a brighter in my opinion plus the ballistic plex should work well with your .243.

Hands down the best scope for that price is the Nikon Team Primos. This scope is the exact same as the old Monarch UCC 3x9. They are pretty lightweight which is a plus.

Wait a couple weeks and check out the new Redfields.....

It's a no brainer. Check out the Vortex Crossfire 3x9 with an illuminated dot reticle for $149. I have two, one on a Mod. 70 30-06 and the other on a Mod. 70 .223. A good, solid scope and a steal for the money.

bayloralum1996,

For that price I would purchase two 4-16X Tascos. In fact I did just that a few years ago. They are holding up very well on some big kickers.

The new Redfields have been in most retailers inventory for two weeks. I bought one and installed it on a Remington 7mm-08 a week ago. Nice scope, and would probably sell well at $200. I paid retail for mine ($149), and felt like I got a great deal.

nikon buckmasters or nikon prostaff

Baylor,

Check out used Leup. III scopes in your area, often you can get a good one for under your $200. Then you send it off to the factory, and they send it back in a week ready to hunt.

jim

Good advice. Works very well for me, and I end up with high quality scope for resonable dollars.

Wayne

I sure don't see leupold vari x 111 scopes for under $200.. that would be pretty unusual. Although one heck of a deal!

+1 for the Primos Nikons. However. the Buckmaster will not disappoint you. Mine is at least as good as my old VX-II. Would buy another.

GreggH

I would buy the primos,but all of them that I see are BDC reticle,which is a no go for me. Are there any without?

Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40
Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40

I have them both on rigs, like them very much, and I'll buy more as the need arises.

All of the Primos are the BDC reticle. It's really not much distraction...just don;t use it if you don't need it. I would think it would work quite well with a .243.