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I'm also looking for 2 scopes in this price range. I found new Nikon Monarch UCC 3-9x40's with the BDC reticle for $199 plus shipping. Have also been considering the new Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40 (about $160) as well as the new Redfields. I like the look of Burris' new E1 reticle, but have never owned or used a Burris product. I can get a 4-12x40 Redfield for about $160 as well. I have Leupolds, Monarchs, and a 4200 on some of my other rifles. I just need some less expensive glass to put on a few other guns for awhile. What do you guys think about my situation. How does that Monarch UCC stack up to the rest? Thanks! I also recently posted asking about the new Fullfield E1 w/Ballistic Plex. It would seem per the specs to be a heck of a nice scope for the pricepoint. I've never owned a Burris, always had Leupold but this one sure looks intriguing.
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I must be the only guy on the planet that doesn't like Burris. Nope, but I bet I am the only one on the planet that doesn't like Burris -or- Leupold.
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If this is a 1st tier hunting rifle, I think that it is worth spending the extra $$ to buy a scope that you're not going to 2nd guess.
If this isn't a 1st tier hunting rifle, I think that a scope in the Nikon ProStaff, Redfield Revalution, or Leupold VX1 is the way to go. I know that many people not like the Nikon ProStaffs, but the 2-7x32s, 3-9x40s, and 4-12x40s that I own have all worked just fine. Not as bright and crisp as some, but at least 90% of the image quality of a Ziess Conquest for 1/3 the cost.
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The cheaper FFII's blow away the VX-1's I've seen and the 4200 makes the VX-1 look like a cheap toy for nearly the same money.
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how about the nikon prostaff 3-9x40 for 99.95 at cabelas originally 159.00 ?
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I must be the only guy on the planet that doesn't like Burris. No sir, I dont care for Burris at all. I decided to buy one and give them a shot and the scope wont hold its position. I cant even get it sighted in. Sent the scope in for repairs and was told there was nothing wrong with it. Mounted the scope on a .30-06, but also changed the stock, and same problem, I couldnt get it to shoot in the same spot twice. I decided I hated the scope and I didnt like the Hogue stock, so I took it off too.
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Local store had new Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40's for $299, hard to beat that.
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Local store had new Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40's for $299, hard to beat that. Um - does that local store sell online? Give me their name because I am sure they ship right? I just ordered a Zeiss 3X9X40 conquest. Shipped from PA to me total was $380. I would be curious to see who is selling brand new Zeiss conquests for $299
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I think we would all like the name of that retailer.
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I think we would all like the name of that retailer. No kidding. As to the OP, I have a 4-12x40 Vortex Diamondback that I got for $185 shipped, and I have to say it looks as good, and in some ways better, than my Monarch UCC 3-9x. It has as wide of a field of view at 4x as the Nikon has at 3x. Go figure. Best $200 scope I've purchased, without question.
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If you can find the closeout Browning 3-9s they are supposed to be Bushnell 4200 glass in a 3200 body without Rainguard. I had one for a while on a rifle I sold but it was a great scope. Should have kept it.
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redfield revolution. I cant see how it isnt just a rebadged leupold. I like the one I just picked up.
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redfield revolution. I cant see how it isnt just a rebadged leupold. I like the one I just picked up. They are, a VX1 in a Redfield wrapper. I put one on my 8 year old son's WBY youth and he likes it. So do I...
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I must be the only guy on the planet that doesn't like Burris. Nope, but I bet I am the only one on the planet that doesn't like Burris -or- Leupold. Well, yeah, you have that on me. I do like my Leupys. But I've been going a little crazy with Conquests lately.
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While the sub $200 3-9x40 4200 is probably going to be tough to find now that they have been closed out even at ~$240 these are still the best scopes you can buy in this price range.
The glass is on par with the VX-3 and perilously close to that in the Conquest (I've had both). In addition you get the superb, effective Rainguard coating, tough construction, and accurate tracking. Couldn't have said it better myself..
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I'm also looking for 2 scopes in this price range. I found new Nikon Monarch UCC 3-9x40's with the BDC reticle for $199 plus shipping. Have also been considering the new Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40 (about $160) as well as the new Redfields. I like the look of Burris' new E1 reticle, but have never owned or used a Burris product. I can get a 4-12x40 Redfield for about $160 as well. I have Leupolds, Monarchs, and a 4200 on some of my other rifles. I just need some less expensive glass to put on a few other guns for awhile. What do you guys think about my situation. How does that Monarch UCC stack up to the rest? Thanks! I've had a few Nikon Monarch 4x and they are a damn near as good as a Leupold VXII but not quite when my buddy and I tested the two side by side at dusk. Just a hair behind the Leupie. We were looking at the grain on my neigbors roof shingles and the Leupie won, the Leupie 3.5-10 VXIII was clearer. Still my favorite.
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The VariX 2 in the classifieds for $180 shipped is the best bang for the buck 3x9 Russ
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Local store had new Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40's for $299, hard to beat that. Great price. The best prices I've seen are slightly North of $360. $399 is pretty standard. As I've said and posted several times, that scope is about the most quality for the dollar, period. DF
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I must be the only guy on the planet that doesn't like Burris. Nope, but I bet I am the only one on the planet that doesn't like Burris -or- Leupold. Well, yeah, you have that on me. I do like my Leupys. But I've been going a little crazy with Conquests lately. My last and only Burris has a date with Ebay. I do like the new VX-3 Leupolds. I'm thinking about a VX.R 3-9x40 CDS. I was wanting to wait a while on the new illuminated dot and see how it held up. It has a 2 year warranty and the Leupold Rep told me today that it shouldn't be an expensive repair, even if the warranty was up. With Leupold's CS, I don't think it's a problem. I don't much like 30mm tubes, but this one doesn't look that bulky. DF
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