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There does not seem to be much love for bushnells. Both the trophy and the legend are good low end scopes.

I have a number of Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 scopes with the Ballistic Plex reticle and they have worked well for me. In fact, I've used them to replace other scopes that seemed erratic and they have always solved the problem. For the price and weight they are a bargain. The eye relief is a bit short at 9x so I wouldn't put them on a really hard kicker, but for most rifles they are fine.

I'd try to find a Nikon Pro Staff 3-9X40 in good condition on eBay. They're discontinued. But they're a great scope for the money.

Tract Response 2.5x10x44

i second this.

Leupold VX1, Burris FF11, Vortex Diamondback any would be fine and don't be scared to buy used either.

Yep, used budget scopes aren't too bad. I have both the 2-7 burris fullfield 2 and a redfield 2-7. One was a gift for helping move furniture. The other was $50.

Both have done fine. The 2-7 redfield on the loaner 308 has been used with about 200-250 200 grain handloads. And about 80-100 rounds of 180 grain factory ammo.

The burris is on my 338 rcm and has been used for about 150 rounds of 225 grain sst ammo and about 200 rounds of 225 grain handloads.

Neither has lost zero. Both are compact and lightweight at 11-12 oz. Burris has the ballistic plex, Redfield has the accu-range. Both have been used at 500 yds. Nothing special, mostly hits on 12"x12" plywood squares with occasional misses. Even occasional misses at 400 yds! I wish I could blame the scopes......

I just swapped a 20 year old Nikon Buckmaster to an AR that I had setting in the gun locker. It dialed right up and settled in with zero difficulty. I was wondering if the new Sig Buckmaster was built on the same set of plans as the old Nikon Buckmasters. I would consider buying one or 2 if they are.

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I forced one of the guys who camps near us elk hunting to buy 2 new Burris FF2 4.5-14’s for a 300 WM & daughter’s 30-06 replacing a very fuzzy vx1 & a vortex Diamondback. Sighted them in at my place, helped with some marksmanship & gave him a print out of what the plex distances were.

He mad a 1shot kill at 360 on a decent buck - his farthest shot ever. She killed her first big game animal a rag horn bull after 10 year’s hunting. They work as advertised- simple & effective.

I bought a Meopta 3-9 scope off of a member. I also picked up a drop tone used locally. But I am gonna get a Burris FFII or an E1.

Whatever doesn’t go on this 308 will go on some other stuff I’m working on. This has been extremely helpful I appreciate everyone’s shared experiences and input.

Saw this this am, burris e1 $125

https://www.sportoptics.com/burris-rifle-scopes-200330.html

Here's one in the classifieds.

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...onew/1/burris-fullfield-ii-3-9x40#UNREAD

I'd take a Bushnell Prime over a Burris Fullfield any day.

Can you stretch the budget a little?

I just got done testing out one of these on my 6.5 manbun TC Dimension. It tracks accurately and repeatedly. The illuminated reticle doesn't suck. The turrets lock. The glass isn't alpha but doesn't suck.


Bushnell at Euro Optic

That seems like a really sweet deal.

Yeah definitely gonna take a look at this.

Another vote for the SWFA 6x. Can't say as I've found a better value on just about anything.

Where were all these "for a new/young hunter" 40 years ago?

When my (then)skinny ass was mowing lawns and skipping school lunches to buy a rifle.

40 years ago this month, bought a Vanguard 243. $318.
That was before they had models, it was a Mark V look a like.
Didn't have money for a scope, wasn't sure how I could hunt with it.
My birthday is early November, dang if Dad didn't buy my a Tasco World Class and a set of Weavers.

$80 for that scope then, a splurge. Way big birthday present.
(Thinking Dad got the best gift😉)

Consider the price of good, cheap scopes today?
150-200 2023 dollars buys a scope likely superior to the World Class.
What else can you buy for twice the 1984 prices.

Except electrical stuff.