Best scope for 30.06 under $150

Robv2007 · 09-12-2005, 05:22 PM

I pulled the 30.06 out of the gun case the other day to go shooting and i realized it was time to get rid of the piece of crap Tasco scope i have on it now. I want to get a scope with 4-12 power,or preferably 6-18 power and i dont want to spend more than $150. what do you guys recommend i should buy.

ryncam16 · 09-12-2005, 05:38 PM

3-9-40 is good and ive you willing to pay 175 ive hear the burris fullfeild II and the bushnel 3200 are both very good scopes sorry not to answer your exact question

StrutnBPS · 09-12-2005, 06:05 PM

I honestly don't think you are going to get a good answer on this forum b/c most guys on here think you have to pay $500+ for a good scope.

Take a few minutes and go through some of the posts about scopes. This subject has been beat to death this month alone.

As mentioned I have also heard those two were good scopes for the money. Then again I think my Tasco World Class Plus is also a great scope. Don't think they make them anymore though.

Only thing that I would say is that I would not go with a 6-18 unless you hunt open country. If you hunt anywhere in thicker stuff I would suggest dropping down to a lower power.

Murph999 · 09-12-2005, 06:13 PM

I use a 2x7 Nikon ProStaff. Its a really good scope and I got it at a local hunting store for like $140. I use it on my Marlin 336 30-30, but its an excellent scope for the price.

thndrchiken · 09-12-2005, 06:51 PM

There are a quite a few decent choices on the less expensive side. the under $100 range I would look at the Bushnell Banner or Legend, under $150 the Nikon Prostaff would be my choice. For hunting I would suggest a 3x9x40 the 4x12 I think is the max I go.

Vapodog · 09-12-2005, 06:55 PM

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ORIGINAL: Robv2007

I pulled the 30.06 out of the gun case the other day to go shooting and i realized it was time to get rid of the piece of crap Tasco scope i have on it now. I want to get a scope with 4-12 power,or preferably 6-18 power and i dont want to spend more than $150. what do you guys recommend i should buy.

Is that piece of crap scope for sale?????

Hunter06FlKy · 09-12-2005, 07:17 PM

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ORIGINAL: Vapodog

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ORIGINAL: Robv2007

I pulled the 30.06 out of the gun case the other day to go shooting and i realized it was time to get rid of the piece of crap Tasco scope i have on it now. I want to get a scope with 4-12 power,or preferably 6-18 power and i dont want to spend more than $150. what do you guys recommend i should buy.

Is that piece of crap scope for sale?????

or possibly just want to give it away????

Robv2007 · 09-12-2005, 07:35 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, I found a 4-12x40 Bushnell Banner Dusk and Dawn Riflescope at Cabela's websitefor $100.00, do you think this is a good deal and a good scope?

cayugad · 09-12-2005, 07:37 PM

I do not know where you are going to get a 4-12 power for that kind of money. I just mounted a Sightron I on my muzzleloader and it is a 3-9x40 and do far I am very impressed overall with the scope. Their guarantee is simple enough, if it breaks they replace it. It was only $119.00 and I intend on shooting the devil out of it.

Years ago Tasco was a good quality scope. I actually have two of the old World Class 3-9x40 on a couple rifles and they have held true and clear for the last 20 years.

Jeep4x4 · 09-12-2005, 08:12 PM

The best "cheap" scope I have ever bought was a simmons 3-9x40 8point. $50 new.
I have started to move towards the $150-$220 scopes now because of eye relief and clearity.