 |
10-30-2014, 05:57 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Edmonton, Ab.
Posts: 2,038
|
|
Looking to buy a new scope, any suggestions?
I'm looking to upgrade my scope in the next few months. Starting to do a little research on a few models. Redfield revolution, Zeiss terra, vortex viper, Burris, etc. I'm not too picky, looking to spend between $300-$500. Preferably in a 4-14x40. Thanks for any insight you might have.
__________________
Hunting... The one vice, i'll never give up!
|
10-30-2014, 06:01 AM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Over That Hill
Posts: 3,872
|
|
A decent scope in that price range, maybe a little more is the Bushnell's RainGuard Elite 4200 series. But you may want to consider looking for a used scope in that price range.
|
10-30-2014, 06:18 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
Posts: 45,145
|
|
A Nikon Monarch will run you about $500.
__________________
Only accurate guns are interesting.
|
10-30-2014, 06:53 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: My House
Posts: 13,464
|
|
Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x42
or Meopta Meopro
Fly's Etc in High River carries the Meoptas
|
10-30-2014, 07:08 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,010
|
|
In that range a Bushnell is a good choice or a used Leupold
|
10-30-2014, 08:18 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 3,810
|
|
Nikon monarch.
|
10-30-2014, 09:22 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: North of Cochrane
Posts: 6,676
|
|
E bay
I have a very nice bushnell 3200 and a Leupold on my wife's .204 and I got a smoking deal on the leoupold in the USA. Just mailed it here no problems.
__________________
"The well meaning have done more damage than all the criminals in the world" Great grand father "Never impute planning where incompetence will predict the phenomenon equally well" Father
|
10-30-2014, 09:29 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Just this side of no-where on the edge of common sense
Posts: 1,468
|
|
A 4x12 x40 Vortex scope for $249 at WSS comes with a lifetime, no fault warranty. Can any other company step up and compete with that?
That's what I bought and so far liking it.
Regards,
Dave
|
10-30-2014, 09:54 AM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,130
|
|
I picked up a Vortex Viper, I went with a bit higher power (old eyes) 6.5x20x50 for varmint hunting, but in a 3x9 they should be in your price range. I have not used it a lot yet, but pretty happy with it so far.
|
10-30-2014, 12:08 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 3,171
|
|
Seen a Leupold VX2 4-12x40AO with LR duplex for sale in mint condition on CGN.
A Nikon would be another good buy in the power range you want.
|
10-30-2014, 02:00 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: north-central sask
Posts: 149
|
|
There are Nikon Bushmaster or Buckmaster (can't remember)scopes on sale at Cabela's right now. 6x18x40mm, Regular priced at $430 now at $330, they seem good.
|
10-30-2014, 10:23 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: In the Rockies
Posts: 2,940
|
|
Narrow down to 3 or 4 that you might like based on your budget. Head to your favorite store and line them up on the counter and take a look see through them for comparison. I did that recently, and surprisingly picked the least expensive of the 3. Picked the Redfield Rev over the Vortex Viper and Ziess Terra
|
10-30-2014, 10:35 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Beaumont
Posts: 3,389
|
|
If you can test them out outside preferably in poor or less than ideal lighting. Most optics look decent when lookingth rough them understore llighting. Then pick the one that you thinkis bbest.
__________________
The kill is the satisfying, indeed essential, conclusion to a successful hunt. But, I take no pleasure in the act itself. One does not hunt in order to kill, but kills in order to have hunted. Then why do I hunt? I hunt for the same reason my well-fed cat hunts...because I must, because it is in the blood, because I am the decendent of a thousand generations of hunters. I hunt because I am a hunter.- Finn Aagard
|
11-01-2014, 12:43 AM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Medicine Hat
Posts: 4,250
|
|
Sightron! not sure if there in your price range but make a great scope.
Ziess, Bushnell would be my next choices then Leupold.
__________________
Trades I would interested in:
- Sightron rifle scopes, 4.5x14x42mm or 4x16x42mm
especially! with the HHR reticle. (no duplex pls.)
- older 6x fixed scopes with fine X or target dot.
|
11-01-2014, 01:11 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 33
|
|
Bough the Viper this year, and so far so good. Hard to beat the warranty too. bring back 51% and your golden for a replacement. Fogging or any other issue.
|
11-01-2014, 08:23 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 41
|
|
vortex viper for sure!
|
11-01-2014, 12:34 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Strathmore, AB
Posts: 690
|
|
I prefer the Vortex Viper 3-9x40. About $350 at Wholesale I believe. Vortex and Nikon shine over the rest in low light conditions.
|
11-01-2014, 12:47 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Medicine Hat
Posts: 3,219
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bowhunter9841
I'm looking to upgrade my scope in the next few months. Starting to do a little research on a few models. Redfield revolution, Zeiss terra, vortex viper, Burris, etc. I'm not too picky, looking to spend between $300-$500. Preferably in a 4-14x40. Thanks for any insight you might have.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by edmhunter
A decent scope in that price range, maybe a little more is the Bushnell's RainGuard Elite 4200 series. But you may want to consider looking for a used scope in that price range.
|
Keep you eyes open for a good used one in the Optics section. I recently picked up a used Zeiss Conquest 3.5-14 x 44 for $600.00 shipped from a fellow member.
__________________
Participating in a gun buy back program because you think that criminals have too many guns is like having yourself castrated because you think your neighbors have too many kids...
|
11-01-2014, 03:38 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: High River, AB
Posts: 10,788
|
|
Contrary to what most look for, glass that gathers light for low light conditions, does not attract me. For me, tracking ability is foremost. Meaning that if I dial the elevation turret up for 5 MOA, that is what I expect. When I dial it back to it's initial setting, I want it's POI to be back exactly where it started. I want a scope to have duals adjustable to where my zero return is at. I prefer one that doesn't require a tiny Allen key to do so. I want a scope who's reticle doesn't look like it was drawn with crayons.
|
11-01-2014, 03:54 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 1,529
|
|
Hunting or shooting paper?
If you cant see through it ,when your trying to shoot a six pointer ,makes no difference what the reticle looks like. For that matter ,if it returns to zero or not.I think that's what the OP is asking about as it sounds like he is a hunter.
|
11-01-2014, 04:25 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: High River, AB
Posts: 10,788
|
|
Not a single scope that I have used hasn't provided me enough clarity to hunt within allowable shooting time. Many of them that do provide adequate clarity haven't tracked nor held zero. What is the point of seeing your target clearly if you can't place the reticle on hair?
|
11-01-2014, 04:26 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,310
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gitrdun
Contrary to what most look for, glass that gathers light for low light conditions, does not attract me. For me, tracking ability is foremost. Meaning that if I dial the elevation turret up for 5 MOA, that is what I expect.
|
Is this your criteria for a hunting scope?
Why is light gathering ability not an attractive feature to you?
edit: someone beat me to it.
|
11-01-2014, 04:29 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: High River, AB
Posts: 10,788
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Sky
Is this your criteria for a hunting scope?
Why is light gathering ability not an attractive feature to you?
|
I hunt within legal time limits. Half hour before sunrise or half hour after sunset, my scope choices work well within those limits.
|
11-01-2014, 04:44 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,310
|
|
What scopes would you suggest?
Thanks
|
01-17-2015, 11:17 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Edmonton, Ab.
Posts: 2,038
|
|
Ended up with a Zeiss Terra 3-9x42. Nice clear glass! Got a good deal on it, and I got the reticle I wanted. It sits nicely on top of my x-bolt, and now that I have it sighted in to 2" high at 100 metres, I'm fairly confident I'll have no trouble knocking down an animal this year. As long as i get time in the field. Thanks for all your advice!!
__________________
Hunting... The one vice, i'll never give up!
|
01-17-2015, 11:27 AM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,127
|
|
Vortex viper PST same quality as leupold mark 4 but with more features for about 1000$ No fault warranty also
|
01-17-2015, 11:32 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,264
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by levigne25
Vortex viper PST same quality as leupold mark 4 but with more features for about 1000$ No fault warranty also
|
What extra features? Just wondering. I hear they have good warranty?
|
01-17-2015, 12:08 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Central Alberta
Posts: 8,315
|
|
I bought a couple of Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 4.5 - 14 X 44 last year for under $300.00. They are fully multi coated with side parallax and seem to track reliably. A bit heavy, I think maybe about 18 oz, but that is not much more than others that have been recommended. I think they also have the "bulletproof" warranty.
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:56 AM.
|
Linear Mode
