Best $500 scope for .243

[featherpen]

This kind of question has probably been asked a million times but what is the best $500 scope for a .243? A cheap 3+9-40 $150 Bushnell was on here before but last fall it fell apart. This new scope needs to be usable out to 300 yards or so. I have a 3200 elite 4+12-40 on a 30-06; I really like it but it could be better in low light conditions. I have heard good things about a Burris fullfield 2. Any other thoughts? Thanks in advance.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Some models of the newer "Elite" series from Bushnell can be had for under $500

LC

[mhd]

Originally Posted by featherpen

This kind of question has probably been asked a million times but what is the best $500 scope for a .243? A cheap 3+9-40 $150 Bushnell was on here before but last fall it fell apart. This new scope needs to be usable out to 300 yards or so. I have a 3200 elite 4+12-40 on a 30-06; I really like it but it could be better in low light conditions. I have heard good things about a Burris fullfield 2. Any other thoughts? Thanks in advance.

I have a Redfield 4-12 x40 on mine and I like it... $230.

[whitetail Junkie]

Originally Posted by featherpen

This kind of question has probably been asked a million times but what is the best $500 scope for a .243? A cheap 3+9-40 $150 Bushnell was on here before but last fall it fell apart. This new scope needs to be usable out to 300 yards or so. I have a 3200 elite 4+12-40 on a 30-06; I really like it but it could be better in low light conditions. I have heard good things about a Burris fullfield 2. Any other thoughts? Thanks in advance.

For exactly $500.00 The best scope is the zeiss conquest 3x9x40.

[Cowtown guy]

Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

For exactly $500.00 The best scope is the zeiss conquest 3x9x40.

x2

[A303]

Buy used and get a quality scope for 1/2 price or less. Leupold, Zeiss, and Kahles are a few names to look for.

[jimbo1]

x2 on buying used quality scope, for that money i could get a hold of a used schmidt and bender 6 x 42 excellent glass and bombproof i had one on my sako 243 and it really was the best scope ive ever used, i prefer schmidt glass but as the others said you woulddnt be dissapointed by zeiss kahles etc.

[Dadirk]

We have really been sending alot of Vortex out the door. The glass is good the cost is great. The thing that sells alot of these is Warranty if it is a manufacturer defect all you do is bring it back to us and we give you another one. Try that with Bushnell or another comparable scope.

[jack88]

Originally Posted by Cowtown guy

x2

X3 Great Glass.

[flint guy]

I am pretty happy with my vortex, for the price. Good bang for a guys buck, I have a 6.5x24x44pa. The 2.5x10-44 viper HS model sounds like something you may like, Natures Corner store in edmonton stocks them at $390. They also have some Nikon products not listed on the website,for a better price than wholesale or Cabelas.

http://www.naturescornerstore.com/hu...g_catalog.html

[NoKlu]

There is a Nikon Monarch 5x20x44 sf for sale in the buy and sell right now.
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=130630

[altaberg]

Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

For exactly $500.00 The best scope is the zeiss conquest 3x9x40.

x4 or 5 by now,

hands down the best in that range

[6.5 shooter]

Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

For exactly $500.00 The best scope is the zeiss conquest 3x9x40.

I agree 100 %

[Mike_W]

Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

For exactly $500.00 The best scope is the zeiss conquest 3x9x40.

Agreed!!

If you are looking for other good options and maybe spending a little less the Bushnell 4200 and 6500 will be good choices!!

Also Leupold VX2 and VX3 are great choices.

Of course all but one of my rifles have Leuplold VX3's (4.5x14x40) on them so I maybe bias!! I have done the side by side with VX3's and Zeiss Conquests and find it hard to tell a difference. To be honest what kept be from buying zeiss on my last rifle was that leuplold makes great high quality lens covers and Zeiss doesnt.



And as mentioned don't be affraid to buy used as the top brands are high quality and all have great warrantys.