Need a good scope for my deer rifle

[zdiver99]

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Genesis 4-14×44 FFP MIL

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[boatbum101]

Cheap reliable euro glass. Ziess got me thinking about Meopta.

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Good glass . They're big & heavy , clunky . Like something Combloc . Albeit the optics are pretty damn good . Definately look before you buy . If you looking at tactical / mrad that Trijicon Ten Mile 6-24X 50 SFP for 750 is a hell of a scope . Granted it's SFP & most want FFP . Optically I'd put it up against any of my upper end Zeiss or Swaro's .

 

[gejshooter]

Currently on Ebay are 3 Leupy Vari x III's , 2 Zeiss Conquest , 1 Trijicon TR22 Accupoint , & a Meopta / Cabelas Euro Riflescope within your budget . IMHO all would be suitable for your use . New at Eurooptic .com are the Trijicon Huron 3-9x40 on sale for 299 , Meopta Optik5 2-10x42 , same Meopta line 3-15x44 , Meosport R 3-15x50 , all at or below your $ 400 cap . Hope this helps .

Thanks so much!

 

[Fodderwing]

The VXIII is the one that failed on me twice

50mm will have better image quality and be better in low light conditions.

30mm tube increases elevation adjustment and is heavier. If you’re only shooting 300 yards 1 inch will suffice.

I have 2 of the VXIII in 3.5-10 x 50, one I bought new in 1995. The '95 has scratches, dings, a chip out of the screw housing on the dial ring, but it holds zero just as good as ever.

My second was bought new about 2010 or so, it is also is doing a great job for me.

These days, I try to buy Trijicon.

 

[SLTW]

I have same model it worked for 20 years and then the turrets took a dump on me. Luepold replaced it no questions asked and this one turrets went to mush. Doing warranty one more time then selling it.

 

[Fodderwing]

I have same model it worked for 20 years and then the turrets took a dump on me. Luepold replaced it no questions asked and this one turrets went to mush. Doing warranty one more time then selling it.

I rarely touch the turrets on mine. Check zero every fall, if still on, go hunting. If adjustment is needed, make correction, put the cap back on and a go hunting.

I do not attempt to adjust turrets when shooting at deer.

 

[SLTW]

I rarely touch the turrets on mine. Check zero every fall, if still on, go hunting. If adjustment is needed, make correction, put the cap back on and a go hunting.

I do not attempt to adjust turrets when shooting at deer.

Neither did I. It was a set and forget scope. It held zero until one day it didn’t and then when I went to zero it, they were free spinning

 

[hunter01]

In your budget I'd look at the older zeiss conquest 3-9x40, 3-9x50, 3.5-10x44, any of the newer zeiss conquest models you could find used. Or Bushnell elite scopes these would be older models also. These are all good scopes in your budget in the used market. Nikon is a good option also, take your time and find you one in your budget. I'd lean more towards zeiss or the older Bushnell elite for low light though.

 

[gejshooter]

In your budget I'd look at the older zeiss conquest 3-9x40, 3-9x50, 3.5-10x44, any of the newer zeiss conquest models you could find used. Or Bushnell elite scopes these would be older models also. These are all good scopes in your budget in the used market. Nikon is a good option also, take your time and find you one in your budget. I'd lean more towards zeiss or the older Bushnell elite for low light though.

Thank you

 

[gejshooter]

Any thoughts on Athlon? I'm looking at the Athlon Argos HMR 2-12x42 BDC 600 SFP MOA

 

[boatbum101]

Any thoughts on Athlon? I'm looking at the Athlon Argos HMR 2-12x42 BDC 600 SFP MOA

Athlon's are Chinese . Some folks on another forum bought some of their top end stuff , had problems & warranty was non-existant . These were their Cronus line $ 1500 - 1800 scopes they had to eat .

 

[gejshooter]

Any thoughts on German Precision? I'm looking at the German Precision Passion 3x9x42-Plex.

 

[SLTW]

Any thoughts on German Precision? I'm looking at the German Precision Passion 3x9x42-Plex.

I think with your budget and what features are important to you, you should check this guy out. His got some bad language but I really enjoy his videos and I feel like he’s very honest and thorough. He does tons of torture tests on budget optics.

 

[R1raven0311]

Any thoughts on Athlon? I'm looking at the Athlon Argos HMR 2-12x42 BDC 600 SFP MOA

I have several athlons. I prefer mils I have not had a single issue with mine I had the argos, the Ares btr and etr etr is definitely better and the cronus is pretty close to the vortex razor gen ii ebr 4.5x27-56 which I have a few of those as well. I also have a Valdada recon g2 which is ok but the razor is definitely better. I actually have a burris xtr ii I'd be willing to sell if you are still looking. I have hit at a 1,000 with it.

 

[R1raven0311]

Athlon's are Chinese . Some folks on another forum bought some of their top end stuff , had problems & warranty was non-existant . These were their Cronus line $ 1500 - 1800 scopes they had to eat .

The athlon scopes through the Ares are made in China the cronus is made in Japan. Still pretty good scopes for the money. I have had several

 

[Recondo 101]

Buy a Japanese, the price will tell you, made scope with real ground, multi coated glass lenses in 50-56mm. with a 30mm tube, with ball bearing mounted turrets with coil springs, and then scream about the cost, until, you get it into the woods and it works at every point you want, then just smile..

The real useful hunting reticle around here is the lit center red dot, duplex reticle where the dot disappears when it is turned off. Most makers make them, but dealers normally do not stock them. Ask

Only thing I put cheap a scope on are AR-15s that stay set and get shot only in daylight. All my other rifles have real scopes on them.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Best scope I've ever used is the old leopold fire dot 3x9. Super in low light. Single button to operate, turns it self off. Got it from Sawman for a super deal. Thank you Bill, RIP.

 

[Themumfordman]

I ended up picking up a Meopta Optika5 3-18 a while back that is fantastic. It’s got German Schott glass that’s got to be close to on par with the Japanese stuff, but significantly less expensive. FFP reticle, good turrets and illumination for low light.

I’ve also had really good experience with Primary Arms mid to upper tier optics. Not the level of an S&B or Vortex Razor, but incredibly good quality for the money and fantastic glass. Plus their reticles are straight dope.

That said, I’m looking right now at a rifle with a Nightforce 8-32 if I can pull it off. Good glass is definitely worth the money if you can make the numbers make sense for your budget and use.

 

[R1raven0311]

I ended up picking up a Meopta Optika5 3-18 a while back that is fantastic. It’s got German Schott glass that’s got to be close to on par with the Japanese stuff, but significantly less expensive. FFP reticle, good turrets and illumination for low light.

I’ve also had really good experience with Primary Arms mid to upper tier optics. Not the level of an S&B or Vortex Razor, but incredibly good quality for the money and fantastic glass. Plus their reticles are straight dope.

That said, I’m looking right now at a rifle with a Nightforce 8-32 if I can pull it off. Good glass is definitely worth the money if you can make the numbers make sense for your budget and use.

Meoptas are definitely great depending on which one you go with. I have a couple of those. Got one on my AR10 with a 16.5 barrel was able to hit at 1,000 np. The AR platform I wouldn't say is the best for Long range but it did the job well.

 

[Gumby Hunter]

I’ve had almost all of the low end stuff some worked well and some didn’t. Until I got older and started wanting something better most rifles I had were topped with a tasco or a bushnell. Used what I had and made them work.
Vortex, Leopold, Nikon these scopes are very good and should be within your budget.
Think it’s already been said that you can spend more on the scope than you did on your rifle.
Go pick up and put them to your eye , find one you like and if you can afford it then by all means getter done!