Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Looking to add a high quality scope...

RatherBHuntin,

I didn't read past "Max budget of $900." If I was in your situation I would go for a fantastic used scope. I snagged a 5.5-22X56 Nightforce for $750 on the 'net. I saved a bunch and the seller was able to pick up a couple bucks to help his family.

I have 2 3-10 SHV. One is on a lightweight .338, the other is on a light .300win; both are very stout recoilers. Eye relief has never been an issue. Further, the eye box is very forgiving. The SHV's replaced a Leupold 3.5-10 CDS and a Leupold 4.5-14, which both have good eye relief and eye box, and the SHV is equal to those models. "Scope Brow" has never been a concern, and I have shot them from many different positions.

In my experience, if you would like a SFP, MOA scope in the 3-10X range, you'll be hard pressed to find a tougher scope for the money than the SHV. I've dialed mine a lot and they have been flawless with heavy recoil and hard use. Less impactful, the glass is very, very good as well. I'd like a FFP 3-10 with Mil-R reticle/Mil adjustments, but is what it is - maybe someday.

In a FFP set up, I've had nothing but great experience with the SWFA 3-9 HD. Like they're known for, tracking has been fantastic. Unlike a lot of FFP's, the reticle is usable throughout the X range without illumination, and its one of the best hunting reticles I've peered through. Weight is as low as you'll find in a reliable 30mm scope. Glass is on par with scopes costing much more. Overall, I've found it to be an exceptional value and exceedingly versatile for just about any practical big game hunting range.

Thanks for all the feedback guys. For its price point, I couldn’t pass up the vortex razor HD LHT, so that’s what I went with. Here’s to hoping I will like it.

Good deal, RatherBHuntin. Lookin' forward to your thoughts on the scope when you get it.

Looks like Europtic just went up 100$ on the razor. Still a good deal at $799

Yes, Sir.

Go on eBay and bid on that bushnell elite 6500 . It’s a 2.5x16x40 . I have 3 , if I didn’t I’d be bidding

That's a great scope option, for sure.