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Best scope in the $300 range #16004056 04/17/21
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 655 S Skatchewan OP Campfire Regular
OP Skatchewan Campfire Regular S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 655	Hey guys, Wanted opinions on a decen scope in the $200-$300 price range. Thanks

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Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004072 04/17/21
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M1Rifle Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 175	Set and forget or target? Best NEW inexpensive set and forget imho are the burris FFII and up. Target scopes are not my forte but i hear great things about SWFA. I have a couple i use as set and forget and they have been flawless.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004076 04/17/21
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OP Skatchewan Campfire Regular S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 655	I should have given more detail. It will be for hunting only, mounted on a .270 winchester

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004078 04/17/21
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M1Rifle Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 175	Burris FF II. No doubt in my mind

Re: Best scope in the $300 range M1Rifle #16004107 04/17/21
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wink_man Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,732 Socialist Republic of NJ	Originally Posted by MidBore338 Burris FF II. No doubt in my mind ^^^^^ This !!!! And Cameraland has them in 3X9 for $159 with Ballistic Plex Reticle Garry Trump won !!! Trying to live like a free man in the Communist Republic of New Jersey. Love your country, distrust your government. Democrats and the people who vote for them, enemies of America and a free American people

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Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004120 04/17/21
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MagMarc Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 12,530 Blue Ridge	Another Burris FF II vote

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004139 04/17/21
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Lorne Campfire Regular L Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Saskatchewan	Agree on the FFII. You should be able to find it at about $200 Cdn pesos

Re: Best scope in the $300 range wink_man #16004181 04/17/21
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,024 Battle Born	Originally Posted by wink_man Originally Posted by MidBore338 Burris FF II. No doubt in my mind ^^^^^ This !!!! And Cameraland has them in 3X9 for $159 with Ballistic Plex Reticle This^^^^ 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: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004201 04/17/21
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Riverc Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 4,238 Torbert,La	Also look at Leupold,Meopta and Vortex read reviews on all then decide.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004250 04/17/21
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M1Rifle Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 175	PERSONALY...I would avoid the Leupold and Vortex all together. Meopta is great...but its slim pickings in the OPs price range.

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Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004479 04/17/21
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TATELAW Campfire Tracker T Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,082 NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI	I can't give much advice about the new market because I can't remember the the last time I bought a new scope. I usually grab any Nikon Monarch UCC 3-9x40 I see in the $175 range. Same with any Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 I find in the $275-300 range. Both are out there if you have a little patience. Those who must raise their voice to get their point across are generally not intelligent enough to do so in any other way.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004505 04/17/21
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M1Rifle Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 175	The Philippine Nikons are great I agree. Only concern for me is that they are out of the gun biz so if something fails your up a creek .

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004528 04/17/21
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Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,172 Northern California	Burris FF 11 should get it done. Mine showed up today from the mail person. Looks okay, haven't done anything with it yet. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004769 04/18/21
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,509 Metairie, LA PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger
PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,509 Metairie, LA	I have 2 of these and think they are a very good scope for the money. https://cameralandny.com/shop/tags/...0135-de56-00163e90e196?variation=1694503 Historically scopes that have worn the Weaver name were a solid value. I haven't had my hands on one of these, but a few have and say they are great. At the upper end of your budget. https://www.natchezss.com/exclusive-weaver-classic-series-rifle-scope-4-16x44mm-sfp-dual-x-30mm.html Neither are Chinese.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004788 04/18/21
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16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927	Fixed power SWFA if you like a big fat dialer, FFII for set and forget. Both are quite proven.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004841 04/18/21
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,754 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger
Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,754 West of the Blue Ridge	Originally Posted by Skatchewan Hey guys, Wanted opinions on a decen scope in the $200-$300 price range. Thanks The FF IIs are beyond decent; good practical hunting scopes at a great price. Same applies to the E1s. If I could find one with a conventional duplex or the older ballistic plex rather than the newer versions, I’d be willing to pay extra for it, but I have and use both. There’s still a place for set and forget scopes. There’s a bunch who bemoan the dearth of light fixed powers, but you can set these to whatever power you crave and forget it’s a variable, and pay very little size and weight penalty. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Pappy348 #16004889 04/18/21
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Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,086	Originally Posted by Pappy348 If I could find one with a conventional duplex or the older ballistic plex rather than the newer versions, I’d be willing to pay extra for it, but I have and use both. You were led to water but sounds like you didn't drink. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...-burris-fullfield-e1-3-9x40#Post15603967

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16004910 04/18/21
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VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,024 SW Montana	Skatchewan: Used Leupold 3.5x10 variable! Best of luck to you with whichever you choose. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Whttail_in_MT #16005042 04/18/21
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Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,754 West of the Blue Ridge	Originally Posted by Whttail_in_MT Originally Posted by Pappy348 If I could find one with a conventional duplex or the older ballistic plex rather than the newer versions, I’d be willing to pay extra for it, but I have and use both. You were led to water but sounds like you didn't drink. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...-burris-fullfield-e1-3-9x40#Post15603967 Oh I saw that, but wasn’t in the market then, or now. Have too many idle scopes as it is, and before you say it, no room for more rifles to stick them to! What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Whttail_in_MT #16005062 04/18/21
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fburgtx Campfire Tracker F Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,076	Originally Posted by Whttail_in_MT Originally Posted by Pappy348 If I could find one with a conventional duplex or the older ballistic plex rather than the newer versions, I’d be willing to pay extra for it, but I have and use both. You were led to water but sounds like you didn't drink. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...-burris-fullfield-e1-3-9x40#Post15603967 Think Pappy is right (unless you can trust Optics Planet to actually HAVE the danged thing). Most of the E1’s out there have the “Ballistic Plex E1” (small etched) reticle, NOT the “Ballistic Plex” (spans entire view, non-etched, NON “E1”) reticle. I’ve got one of the “E1” reticles. Too damn small... Got Droptines, E1’s, and II’s with the “normal” ballistic plex, as well, and they are FINE for hunting. Burris effed up with the “Ballistic Plex E1” reticle. Should’ve made it bigger, or stuck with normal “Ballistic Plex”. They also should’ve had the decency to come up with a different name, to avoid confusion. Stupid marketing move...

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16005220 04/18/21
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OP Skatchewan Campfire Regular S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 655	Thanks for the input everyone, I appreciate it.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16005237 04/18/21
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rembo Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,509 Alberta, Canada	Elite 3500 3-9X 220 northern pesos at Dante. https://www.dantesports.com/en/shop/bushnell-elite-3500-3-9x40mm-doa-600/ "after the bullet leaves the barrel it doesn't care what headstamp was on the case" "The 221 Fireball is what the Hornet could have been had it stayed in school"

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16005504 04/18/21
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Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota	I’m selling/sold my new Leupolds - the VX series. I’ve been buying FFII’s and am looking also at Elites and old Leupolds. Though the price on older Leupolds are often too high, in my opinion. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Pappy348 #16005665 04/18/21
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Whttail_in_MT Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,086	Originally Posted by Pappy348 Originally Posted by Whttail_in_MT Originally Posted by Pappy348 If I could find one with a conventional duplex or the older ballistic plex rather than the newer versions, I’d be willing to pay extra for it, but I have and use both. You were led to water but sounds like you didn't drink. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...-burris-fullfield-e1-3-9x40#Post15603967 Oh I saw that, but wasn’t in the market then, or now. Have too many idle scopes as it is, and before you say it, no room for more rifles to stick them to! Gotcha. When you're in the market, I'll trade you a duplex one for your Barrett. Straight up. Hey, you said you'd pay extree for it.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16005669 04/18/21
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downwindtracker2 Campfire Tracker Joined: May 2001 Posts: 4,124 B.C.	If you are in Canada, your options are limited. You likely have already checked CGN for used prices. I found them to be silly as much for a used Bushnell 3200 as they were new, very recently. You can hunt longer with wind at your back

Re: Best scope in the $300 range rembo #16005795 04/18/21
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PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,509 Metairie, LA	Originally Posted by rembo Elite 3500 3-9X 220 northern pesos at Dante. https://www.dantesports.com/en/shop/bushnell-elite-3500-3-9x40mm-doa-600/ Where are those scopes made?

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16005844 04/18/21
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	According to this article, Japan. “Where are Bushnell Elite scopes made? All of Bushnell’s current offering of Elite rifle scopes are made in Japan. The older Elite series, like the 3200, 3500, 4200, 4500, and 6500 scope models, were also manufactured in Japan as well.” https://riflescope-review.com/where-are-bushnell-scopes-made-or-manufactured/ Ymmv

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16005982 04/18/21
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buttstock Campfire Regular B Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,422 Maine, ayuh.	Sightron SII. Big Sky. 3-9x or 3.5-10x. They don't make them anymore. The Sightron SII Big Sky scope line was a big step up in glass quality over the Sightron SII, and had features from the higher level SIII scope line ( tracking design, and 7 layers of lens coating). They have a lifetime warranty, and were made in Japan. An outstanding scope, with a generous eye relief of 4" to boot, and resettable adjustment knobs. The reason Sightron discontinued the SII Big Sky series was that it was too close in quality to their premium Sightron SIII series, and took away sales from the SIII. Sightron SII Big Sky scopes are out there, but not often enough I guess the owners know "the secret." If you see one, grab it fast. Another fine scope is a Burris Signature series (discontinued). A big step up optically over the very solid Fullfield series. "Behavior accepted is behavior repeated." "Strive to be underestimated."

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16007589 04/18/21
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VOLhunter New Member V Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 17 Knoxville TN	Used Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40. Fantastic scope and often go for around $300. I have 3 of them and prefer it over my Leupold VX5 or vortex scopes.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16008027 04/19/21
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JimHnSTL Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,419 St. Louis, MO	An older 3-9x40 4200 Elite would fit your needs well and then some. IF you can find one for sale. Help keep our sport going. take a kid outdoors!

Re: Best scope in the $300 range buttstock #16008125 04/19/21
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JimFromTN Campfire Regular J Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956 In your head	Originally Posted by buttstock Sightron SII. Big Sky. 3-9x or 3.5-10x. They don't make them anymore. The Sightron SII Big Sky scope line was a big step up in glass quality over the Sightron SII, and had features from the higher level SIII scope line ( tracking design, and 7 layers of lens coating). They have a lifetime warranty, and were made in Japan. An outstanding scope, with a generous eye relief of 4" to boot, and resettable adjustment knobs. The reason Sightron discontinued the SII Big Sky series was that it was too close in quality to their premium Sightron SIII series, and took away sales from the SIII. Sightron SII Big Sky scopes are out there, but not often enough I guess the owners know "the secret." If you see one, grab it fast. Another fine scope is a Burris Signature series (discontinued). A big step up optically over the very solid Fullfield series. I spoke with Sightron support a while back and they confirmed that the SII Big Sky is basically an SIII with a 1 inch tube. Excellent scopes if you can find one. I got a 3-12x42 off of ebay for $300. Its been a while. Last edited by JimFromTN; 04/19/21.

Re: Best scope in the $300 range wink_man #16082101 05/13/21
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shootem Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 12,619 A Quieter Place	Originally Posted by wink_man Originally Posted by MidBore338 Burris FF II. No doubt in my mind ^^^^^ This !!!! And Cameraland has them in 3X9 for $159 with Ballistic Plex Reticle Fullfield E1 if you can get one with Std Duplex. “When Tyranny becomes Law, Rebellion becomes Duty” Colossians 3:17 (New King James Version) "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

Re: Best scope in the $300 range Skatchewan #16085854 05/14/21
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Clarkm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,362 WA rain forest	I got one of these 3 weeks ago and have been comparing to other scopes. https://www.swfa.com/leupold-3-9x40-vx-freedom-muzzleloader-scope-178478.html It has fat reticle lines. I have problem seeing the reticle in my old age. https://www.leupold.com/reticle/ultimateslam/ That is hunting reticle. There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -Ernest Hemingway The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.-- Edward John Phelps

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