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What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope #14475779 01/17/20
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 500 Tannhauser OP Campfire Regular
OP Tannhauser Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 500	Let's say you had to scope a new hunting rifle and you didn't have any orphan scopes laying around (for some, that may be hard to imagine but try) You have $300 to spend. What would you choose to give you the most bang for your buck? This would need to be current production, in stock.

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Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14475798 01/17/20
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	I just made that choice with a Burris FFII 3x9 Ballistic plex....its not my only one... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14475806 01/17/20
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter
gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY	You don't say hunting conditions, however......... Burris Four X 3-12x56mm Long Range - 4 Illuminated Burris Four X 1.5-6x42mm - 3P#4 E Dot Illuminated Burris FF Series scopes Hawke has some great options. Give a call to discuss what would be right for you Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope gr8fuldoug #14476017 01/17/20
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Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513)	Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug You don't say hunting conditions, however......... Burris Four X 3-12x56mm Long Range - 4 Illuminated Burris Four X 1.5-6x42mm - 3P#4 E Dot Illuminated Burris FF Series scopes Hawke has some great options. Give a call to discuss what would be right for you Doug, Was I correct in seeing a banner on the page about a deal you had going on GPO scopes? Was it at $300, or not quite that low? It looked intriguing, anyway. FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14476525 01/17/20
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Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Folically_Challenged #14476673 01/17/20
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter
gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY	Originally Posted by Folically_Challenged Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug You don't say hunting conditions, however......... Burris Four X 3-12x56mm Long Range - 4 Illuminated Burris Four X 1.5-6x42mm - 3P#4 E Dot Illuminated Burris FF Series scopes Hawke has some great options. Give a call to discuss what would be right for you Doug, Was I correct in seeing a banner on the page about a deal you had going on GPO scopes? Was it at $300, or not quite that low? It looked intriguing, anyway. FC Deals on GPO scopes start at $349.99 Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14476697 01/17/20
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Folically_Challenged Campfire Tracker F Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,736 (513)	How does that GPO 3-9x40 compare to the old Conquest, or the current Meopro? FC "Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet." - Mrs. FC

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14476727 01/17/20
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter
gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY	Overall I would say is is 95% there. Different optics but still quality optically Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope ingwe #14477284 01/17/20
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cumminscowboy Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,107	Originally Posted by ingwe I just made that choice with a Burris FFII 3x9 Ballistic plex....its not my only one... a pretty good choice. I would also ad a used bushnell elite 3x9 4200

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14477535 01/17/20
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 114 Washington B Black67 Campfire Member
Black67 Campfire Member B Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 114 Washington	I would also look at the Burris Fullfield E1 scopes that Doug has. I have 2 of them now, and one was just bought in December. I hunted this fall with the first one, and I liked it so much that when Doug had them on sale, I had to buy another. Fast shipping too.

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Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope ingwe #14477573 01/17/20
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born	Originally Posted by ingwe I just made that choice with a Burris FFII 3x9 Ballistic plex....its not my only one... Thats how i roll. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Black67 #14477577 01/17/20
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birddog1 Campfire Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 459 OH	Originally Posted by Black67 I would also look at the Burris Fullfield E1 scopes that Doug has. I have 2 of them now, and one was just bought in December. I hunted this fall with the first one, and I liked it so much that when Doug had them on sale, I had to buy another. Fast shipping too. This is a good call. I just got one and it came in today. It’s a great deal at $190. https://cameralandny.com/shop/brand...0135-101a-00163ecd2826?variation=1693890

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14477707 01/17/20
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	Another nice option that just makes your $ cutoff - meopta 3-9 with ext reticle ... https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-instinct-hd-rifle-scope

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope bsa1917hunter #14477780 01/17/20
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StrayDog Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 7,126 Texas	Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by ingwe I just made that choice with a Burris FFII 3x9 Ballistic plex....its not my only one... Thats how i roll. Another vote for this one they're good solid hunting scopes. You could pick up a set of scope rings and base and still be within the $300 budget.

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14477784 01/17/20
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CowboyTim Campfire Tracker C Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,963 Wisconsin	I'd just call Doug and explain what I'm looking for. There's a lot of good answers. I like fixed 4's so for under $300 with a regular plex and a matte finish...probably limited to the Hawke now(Weaver Classic has been discontinued I believe). If I was looking to buy a variable, I could easily go with a Redfield, Leupold, Burrris or even a Vortex(Vortex has helped out MY paycheck a few times in the last few years, and I don't own ANY of their products). Lot of options out there right now. Mauser Rescue Society Founder, President, and Chairman I don't always shoot Mausers, but when I do...I prefer VZ-24s. jdi do píči

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14477882 01/17/20
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JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,922 Georgia	Another vote for the Burris FF-II 3-9X40 Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14477910 01/17/20
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scottfromdallas Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,263 Tejas	Japanese made Weaver. Either V Series or Grand Slam. https://www.natchezss.com/weaver-re...-2-8x36mm-49-1-12-6-3-46-3-31-matte.html Scott

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope ingwe #14477919 01/17/20
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Condition Yellow Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,185 Great Basin	Originally Posted by ingwe I just made that choice with a Burris FFII 3x9 Ballistic plex....its not my only one... Ditto on both points.

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Tannhauser #14478194 01/17/20
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586 D dan_oz Campfire Regular
dan_oz Campfire Regular D Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,586	I think another Burris FFII would do nicely too. Great value for money.

Re: What would be your choice for a sub $300 hunting scope Jordan Smith #14478291 01/17/20
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Martyf Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 95 california	Originally Posted by Jordan Smith SWFA SS 6x. Big time

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