Any suggestions for a great low light scope for 200 yards and under?
Budget $500
If you want a
GREAT low light scope, It ain't going to be easy at a $500 cap budget. I have a number of them, Some I bought for $500 and less, but those were used.
For "normal" variable scopes the 1.5-6x42 European alphas are hard to beat. You may be able to find a Meopta Artemis in 1.5-6x42 for $300-$400 but it may take a lot of time. I bought a couple Zeiss Victory 1.5-6x42s for right on $500. I got a Swaro for $400 and a S&B for $600. Those are
GREAT low light scopes.
All of the above have reticles purpose designed for very low light work. You cannot overstate the importan[b][/b]ce of a good reticle when it comes to low light work.
I have a VX3 1-4x20 heavy duplex that's worthless in low light. All 20mm objective scopes will be that way, but that isn't what a scope like that is for! Do not expect one to get you to the end of legal shooting hours in heavy shadow or under heavy canopy. The can't do it.
