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Okay, I've had many high end Nikon etc. rifle scopes. I hunted for years with a Ruger 77 .300 mag stainless synthetic which was a rare tack hammer. I'm 72 now and am going back to hunting but didn't want to carry a cannon so bought a .243 light weight single shot and just want to put something functional on for a scope, like a Tasco or Simmons. I won't get a long shot so not needing a fancy scope. What do you think in a 3-9 x 40? Thanks.
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I like a burris FFII 3-9x40 can be had for $125. A very solid scope
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Second for the Burris. A used Nikon Monarch in 3X9 shouldn't be that much either but a decent scope.
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Hard to go wrong with a Varix II 3 - 9 x 40 Leupold. There are so many around you should be able to pick one up in the $125-$175 range at any gun show, gun shops, etc....
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Used Bushnell Elite 3200 or Sightron SII for $100-$150...
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Call Doug, the Hawke Vantage is a really good optic for the price.
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Its going to be hard to beat the Burris FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic plex reticle
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I’ve got almost new Burris 3-9 with C4 reticle, 270 dial and moa dial. I bet 270 and 243 would be pretty close in drop In your limited range. Or just use the moa turret
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Second for the Burris. A used Nikon Monarch in 3X9 shouldn't be that much either but a decent scope. Had one of these and should never have gotten rid of it. Thanks for all the suggestions. Have some time to think about it.
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I’d go for the Burris and wouldn’t touch a Simmons or Tasco.
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There was a time when Tasco had a Japanese lone that wasn’t bad, and I think that Simmons May have had reliable scopes too but that time is gone they’re all Chinese-made junk now.
If you’re looking for something under $100 I saw a Nikon UCC 4x40mm on fleabay a couple of weeks ago for $77. I have one of those on a muzzle loader and they’re excellent for the money.
If you can swing $150-ish I’d get the Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40mm ballistic plex which is a great value you won’t feel like you’re “settling” at all.
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The FF-II is a very good deal at its price point. I just sold off three of them, but the reason was I don't care for the entire ocular turning to adjust magnification...a very subjective matter of taste. If that feature doesn't put you off, then you'll be happy with one.
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You`re in SE Wis, I live 100 miles North of GB...woods. Field Of View is important to me. If you hunt in simuler country, I`d look through all before I got one. I have several Diamondback 3x9x40`s I really like. Good Luck
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I bought a used Leupold 4X fixed power scope for my Savage 99 in .243. I needed one with a constant generous eye relief and the fixed power did the trick. A 4X scope is all you need in the Eastern woods for deer or anything else. I bought mine for about 135 bucks. A compact fixed scope might be even better for you on a single shot. If that is still too much money, look for an older used Japanese made Tasco. I have one from about 1990 or so that has been solid. They were cheap scopes in their day, but they work. The newer ones are Chinese and aren't as reliable.
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Me thinks economy scopes would be a better value if a fixed power.
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Warbirdlover, - please read - can I ask when was the last time you looked through a scope? Reason being I have seen more than one hunter around your age lose the ability to use a standard duplex type reticle due to macular degeneration or some other vision deteriorating affect.. Cross-hairs look crooked or wavy and centering becomes difficult. If this is happening all is not yet lost though. To get around that we got Dad a scope with a lit dot center so that the cross hairs caused less of an issue- so something to consider. BY FAR the most cost effective of this type is the Burris illuminated #4 that I turned many on to here when they went on sale at Natchez for $159. I would buy again and happily pay more however, I just looked for you and unfortunately and don't see them there now.
I have experience with three of the scopes recommended above . I own the Hawke, a Burris FF2 and bought \ mounted \\tested the Nikon Prostaff. Not a bad one in the lot. Modern scopes have become inexpensive but that doesn't mean they are 'cheap' - you get a LOT for the money.
My default go to for years was the FF2 and recommended them countless times but after having owned the Hawke and used the Prostaff I think I would recommend the Prostaff. Its adjustments are better than the Fullfield. I got to test it in low light and at some distances and was super impressed with it. For the money it was listed in this thread I think it the pick of the bunch. The Hawke has been stellar for me but believe the Prostaff likely brighter. If reticle isn't an issue - pick the best deal you could find on any of these. I would pick them over a Vari-x with friction adjustments any day.
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You`re in SE Wis, I live 100 miles North of GB...woods. Field Of View is important to me. If you hunt in simuler country, I`d look through all before I got one. I have several Diamondback 3x9x40`s I really like. Good Luck The Diamond back would be my ultimate choice but right now I just want something to get me through this hunting season. Maybe next year. And yes, I bought a Tasco. (Cringe). Money is tight right now.
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I almost bit on a 4.5-14X Burris Droptine.
Thought about one of those and the 1.5-6X illum dot model Doug has.
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