best bang for the buck with low cost illuminated reticle??

Considering getting a scope with an illuminated reticle of some type. Mainly to help seeing cross hair or dot in fading light with dark backrounds. Looking to stay under $400 and preferably under $300. What say you???

That’s really tough in that price range. Maybe Primary Arms?

Burris, CameralandNY,

Originally Posted by MtnBoomer

Burris, CameralandNY,

From the 17WSM thread. Looks like some great options easy on the wallet.

Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug

Burris Fullfield II Riflescope 3-9x40mm - Plex #200161 reduced from $199.00 to only $149.99
Plex Reticle, SFP
1" One-Piece Main-Tube
1/4 Click Impact Point Correction
50 MOA Windage/Elevation Adjustment
Capped Adjustment Turrets
Index-Matched HiLume Multicoated Lenses
Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
Matte Black Anodized Aluminum Housing

Burris Droptine 3x-9x50mm - Ballistic Plex #200049 reduced from $239.00 to only $189.99
Ballistic Plex, SFP
1" One-Piece Main-Tube
1/4 MOA/Click Impact Point Correction
50 MOA Windage/Elevation Adjustment
Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
Hi-Lume Multicoated Optics
Matte-Black Anodized Aluminum Housing
Up to 3.8" Eye Relief

Burris Droptine 4.5-14x42mm - G2B Mil-Dot #200078 reduced from $259.00 to only $199.99
G2B Mil-Dot, SFP
1" One-Piece Main-Tube
1/4 MOA/Click Impact Point Correction
40 MOA Windage/Elevation Adjustment
Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
Side Parallax Adjustment Turret
Hi-Lume Multicoated Optics
Matte-Black Anodized Aluminum Housing
Up to 3.8" Eye Relief

Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40mm - Ballistic Plex E1#200320 reduced from $279.00 to only $189.00
Ballistic Plex E1 Reticle, SFP
1" One-Piece Main-Tube
1/4 Click Impact Point Correction
50 MOA Windage/Elevation Adjustment

Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40mm - 4A Illuminated #200323 reduced from $349.99 to only $349.99
State-of-the-art Ballistic Plex E1™ reticle features trajectory compensation out to 500 yards with cascading dots to compensate for crosswinds
High-grade optical glass provides excellent brightness and clarity with lasting durability
Quality, precision-ground lenses are larger than those of comparable scopes, for better light transmission
Index-matched, HiLume™ multicoating aids in low-light performance and glare elimination, increasing your success rate
Finger-adjustable windage and elevation turrets create a sleek profile; turret indications always reflect

Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14x42mm - Ballistic Plex E1 #200338 reduced from $379.00 to only $219.00
Ballistic Plex E1, 2nd FP
1" Maintube Diameter
1/4 MOA Impact Point Correction
40 MOA Windage and Elevation

Burris Fullfield E1 6.5-20x50mm - Ballistic Plex E1 MV #200341 reduced from $499.00 to only $289.00
Ballistic Plex E1 Reticle, 2nd FP
1" Main Tube Diameter
1/4 MOA Impact Point Correction
30 MOA Windage and Elevation Range

Burris Four X 1.5-6x42mm - 3P#4 E Dot Illuminated #200427 reduced from $499.99 to only $259.99
Four times magnification range
Shooter-viewable, finger- adjustable, resettable adjustment dials
Deep relief grooves on the power ring
Shooter-viewable and easy-to-grip power ring integrated with the eyepiece
Internal focusing eyepiece with easy-to-grip rubber on the adjusting ring
Reticle is in 2nd focal plane

Burris Four X 3-12x56mm Long Range - 4 Illuminated #200458 reduced from $649.99 to only $349.99
High grade optical glass provides excellent brightness, clarity and lasting durability
Quality precision-ground lenses are larger than those of comparable scopes, for better light collection
Index-matched, Hi-Lume multicoating aids in lowlight performance and glare reduction, increasing your success rate
Finger-adjustable windage and elevation turrets create a sleek profile; indications always reflect a change in the point of impact for pinpoint accuracy
Simple, rugged reticles have holdovers for precise shots at extended ranges
The long range specialist with precise elevation adjustement for each caliber by 5 ballistic caps.

Hawke is worth a look.

That Burris E1 4A illuminated has been flawless for me thus far. Good illum and reticle for hunting. Still not decided I’d take it over a used VX-R (to get in your $ range), but I use it....which is saying I like it enough that it gets out a lot and isn’t just window dressing for the safe.

a touch outta your price range but dougs burris 3-12x56 is about as cheap decent illum i'd try. anything less and i'm afraid you will be frustrated with the glass and illumination.
good luck,
Big Ed

drgunsupply seems to always have some of the best deals on vx-r scopes from what I seen.

Originally Posted by Grady8541

Hawke is worth a look.

I keep finding more Hawke Endurance scopes I bought from CameralandNY. Mounted up a Hawke Endurance 30 2.5-10x50 yesterday and dang it's bright, clear, easy eye box, and has a simple illuminated cross if needed. Freaking bargain for the entry fee that was IIRC just a bit over two bills. I wish they'd discontinue more!.

EASY EYE BOX on this. I did a big scope swap around and this one really stands out.

Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug

Burris Four X 1.5-6x42mm - 3P#4 E Dot Illuminated #200427 reduced from $499.99 to only $259.99
Four times magnification range
Shooter-viewable, finger- adjustable, resettable adjustment dials
Deep relief grooves on the power ring
Shooter-viewable and easy-to-grip power ring integrated with the eyepiece
Internal focusing eyepiece with easy-to-grip rubber on the adjusting ring
Reticle is in 2nd focal plane

This one checks a lot of your boxes:

Dot? Yup, and it's of a nice size, too. Brightness adjustments cover from near total black to full daylight.

Last light? Yup. The brightness & clarity of the glass hangs with some rather impressive scopes.

Under $300? Yup.

Now, there are plenty of Hawke fans, too. Accordingly, a good move is to call Doug & see which way he'd point you to go.

Good Luck,

FC

Just noticed the price error on this one. They are reduced to $249.....

Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40mm - 4A Illuminated #200323 reduced from $349.99 to only $349.99
State-of-the-art Ballistic Plex E1™ reticle features trajectory compensation out to 500 yards with cascading dots to compensate for crosswinds
High-grade optical glass provides excellent brightness and clarity with lasting durability
Quality, precision-ground lenses are larger than those of comparable scopes, for better light transmission
Index-matched, HiLume™ multicoating aids in low-light performance and glare elimination, increasing your success rate
Finger-adjustable windage and elevation turrets create a sleek profile; turret indications always reflect

Yes, $249.99, my error, I apologize

Originally Posted by RatherBHuntin

Considering getting a scope with an illuminated reticle of some type. Mainly to help seeing cross hair or dot in fading light with dark backrounds. Looking to stay under $400 and preferably under $300. What say you???

Hawke does a pretty good job incorporating illuminated reticles into moderately priced scopes.
I'd probably take a look there. I think Doug carries them.

With Burris/Steiner illuminated scopes are usually a little more expensive.

I'd call him up and see what he can do for you on one of the Hawke Frontier or Endurance scopes.

ILya

Originally Posted by koshkin

Originally Posted by RatherBHuntin

Considering getting a scope with an illuminated reticle of some type. Mainly to help seeing cross hair or dot in fading light with dark backrounds. Looking to stay under $400 and preferably under $300. What say you???

Hawke does a pretty good job incorporating illuminated reticles into moderately priced scopes.
I'd probably take a look there. I think Doug carries them.

With Burris/Steiner illuminated scopes are usually a little more expensive.

I'd call him up and see what he can do for you on one of the Hawke Frontier or Endurance scopes.

ILya

My pleasure to assist. BTW, we just posted a Black Friday in September Sale

Originally Posted by MtnBoomer

Originally Posted by Grady8541

Hawke is worth a look.

I keep finding more Hawke Endurance scopes I bought from CameralandNY. Mounted up a Hawke Endurance 30 2.5-10x50 yesterday and dang it's bright, clear, easy eye box, and has a simple illuminated cross if needed. Freaking bargain for the entry fee that was IIRC just a bit over two bills. I wish they'd discontinue more!.

EASY EYE BOX on this. I did a big scope swap around and this one really stands out.

+1 on the discontinued Hawkes. I really like the LR Dot in the 8x56. Of the four on hand, not one has given me any trouble, "Chinese Crap" or not.

Someday, I might even pay full price for one, high praise coming from an old cheapskate like me.

Originally Posted by Pappy348

Originally Posted by MtnBoomer

Originally Posted by Grady8541

Hawke is worth a look.

I keep finding more Hawke Endurance scopes I bought from CameralandNY. Mounted up a Hawke Endurance 30 2.5-10x50 yesterday and dang it's bright, clear, easy eye box, and has a simple illuminated cross if needed. Freaking bargain for the entry fee that was IIRC just a bit over two bills. I wish they'd discontinue more!.

EASY EYE BOX on this. I did a big scope swap around and this one really stands out.

+1 on the discontinued Hawkes. I really like the LR Dot in the 8x56. Of the four on hand, not one has given me any trouble, "Chinese Crap" or not.

Someday, I might even pay full price for one, high praise coming from an old cheapskate like me.

Full-Price! Heresy!

I know. Still exhausted from my travels of the last couple of days.

Forgive me.

Originally Posted by hh4whiskey

That Burris E1 4A illuminated has been flawless for me thus far. Good illum and reticle for hunting. Still not decided I’d take it over a used VX-R (to get in your $ range), but I use it....which is saying I like it enough that it gets out a lot and isn’t just window dressing for the safe.

THIS ^^^^^ Every bit the scope my VX3 is - so far..They are a steal.