I need a new Scope

mossyoakkentucky · 04-21-2008, 03:30 PM

I am down to Two scopes either a Leupold Rifleman 3-9 x 40mmor a Bushnell Trophy 3-9 x 40mm i dont know witch one to buy

VAhuntr · 04-21-2008, 05:20 PM

check your pm's

salukipv1 · 04-21-2008, 07:51 PM

At first I was going to say leupold! but then I realized you said leupold rifleman......to me bushnell was always associated with cheap to me, though I think the rifleman is leupolds cheaper model as well. I would strongly suggest the VX-I or VX-II or just spending more cash on something nicer/higher quality.

td8541 · 04-21-2008, 09:47 PM

For a little extra I would go with either a VX-I or VX-II. If you can swing the extra cash stick with the Rifleman.

mossyoakkentucky · 04-21-2008, 10:00 PM

What the differance in the riflrman than theVX-I they look the same as the Rifleman Unless they have a little diff stuff going on inside i just want a good scope if u beat and bang it on something it want throw it off at all i got a Rifleman right now on my 243 and he has took a beatting were i hunt at. i want a strong and relable scope

timbercruiser · 04-22-2008, 07:45 AM

What is your absolute highest budget amount?

mossyoakkentucky · 04-22-2008, 08:42 AM

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ORIGINAL: timbercruiser

What is your absolute highest budget amount?

about 250 i can go a little higher

bugsNbows · 04-22-2008, 10:09 AM

Neither of the two mentioned would be on my list. I'd recommend a 3-9 X 40 Bushnell Elite 4200, a Nikon Buckmaster or a Sightron SII. The Elite 4200 is a VERY GOOD scope and can be had in your price range. Shop around online.

oldelkhunter · 04-22-2008, 10:39 AM

You couldn't give me either of your first choices. Very little difference between the Rifleman and VX-1 except price and the Vx-II is 300 .

I would go Bushnell 3200 if you can't swing the 4200. the 3-9x40 4200 is in the low 2's anywhere you look these days and is an absolute gem

The Rifleman · 04-22-2008, 10:49 AM

I agree with everyone else that neither a Rifleman or a Trophy will ever go on to one of my rifles ever again.

Elite 4200 will cost you $500 or more in most shops - not a very good buy for someone that might only want to shoot 50 - 150 yards.

Elite 3200 is a very good choice - but is still pricy at $300 - $350