Need some advice on buying a Scope.
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,079
I have an inexpensive Bushnell Banner 1.5X4.5 on my 30-06 and have not needed more. It has a great field of view, is good in low light and is powerful enough for the shots that I take--usually under 200 yards. I think these can be had for around $100.
#13
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 42
This is the one that I would put on the rifle.
http://theopticzone.com/product/leup...-matte-170678/
http://theopticzone.com/product/leup...-matte-170678/
#16
Get the best glass you can afford. All scopes work well in good light conditions. Dawn and dusk separates the men from the boys. This is when good glass shines. As mentioned above, you can get a Zeiss Conquest or a Leupold in your price range. I think a 3x9 will fit what you are looking for.
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,079
The April/May, 2015 Peterse's Hunting magazine had an article titled "Best Budget Glass" by Keith Wood. In it they compared five riflescopes, giving points for ergonomics, eye relief, mechanical quality, optical quality & durability. A total of 25 points would be perfect in all areas. After testing the scopes they came up with the following results:
Zeiss Terra, 3-9X42 22.5 points
Leupold VX-1, 3-9X40 22 points
Weaver Kaspa, 3-12X50 22 points
Bushnell Elite 3500, 3-9X50 19 points
Burris Droptine 3-9X50 21 points
They all scored perfect in the durability area. In this test they remove the dial covers, immersed them in hot water then placed them in the freezer. They then mounted them and fired a minimum of 10 rounds. A tough test. In the optical quality test the Zeiss scored a perfect 5, the Leupold 4.5, Weaver 4, Bushnell and Burris both scored 3.
Zeiss Terra, 3-9X42 22.5 points
Leupold VX-1, 3-9X40 22 points
Weaver Kaspa, 3-12X50 22 points
Bushnell Elite 3500, 3-9X50 19 points
Burris Droptine 3-9X50 21 points
They all scored perfect in the durability area. In this test they remove the dial covers, immersed them in hot water then placed them in the freezer. They then mounted them and fired a minimum of 10 rounds. A tough test. In the optical quality test the Zeiss scored a perfect 5, the Leupold 4.5, Weaver 4, Bushnell and Burris both scored 3.