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I called to order a inexpensive scope today from my dealer, A nikon buckmaster 3x9x40 .. And they are on back order so I asked about the bushnell 3200 series which I heard decent things about , also on back order, I asked what else,he said he had the sightron on sale for $135. He said it was a decent scope for the money. 1 piece tube over the counter warranty.
Any body have any input? It is on it's way.. But I can send it back if I don't like it ..Thanks Bill

bearhuntr

I had a Sightron 3-9x40 on a 300 WSM before I sold both of them last year. I'd buy another Sightron in a heartbeat, and I'm a very big fan of the Zeiss scopes! For the money, those Sightron's are the best bang for the buck.

Atrox

I have a Sightron 4X12X42AO that is on a Weatherby Mark 5 in 300 Mag. So far it has stood up to the recoil and is bright and clear. It has replaced a Burris Signature that is back for warranty for the second time. I paid $300.00 for it two or three years ago.
Atrox

steve d

Had a 2 power Sightron pistol scope on my S&W 629 let me tell ya that scope never let me down. Good luck

oldelkhunter

Quite frankly I am shocked that a Burris would have to go back to the factory..Sightron is a very well proportioned scope that is light in weight has good mounting tube length , great eye relief and very good glass and a trmendous warranty. To this day I have not heard of one losing zero. If they ever put in better glass in these scopes, the rest of the scope manufacturers better start worrying.

Atrox

Oldelk, my Burris has a problem keeping “o”. The first time it went back was for a loose element in the scope, the second time is for failure to keep “O” after a few shots. I’ll probably put it on a .243 win Rem 700 that the Sightron was on. The Burris does not have enough eye relief for the 300 Weatherby. I hope the Sightron has enough durability to withstand the 300 mag.
Atrox

oldelkhunter

Atrox just a poor attempt of sarcasm on my part. Of all the scopes I have owned Burrises have been a headache in the holding zero department . As the infamous Roberto Duran once said "No Mas"..

Atrox

OldElk I see the sarcasm now! I have had this scope since I purchased the Weatherby in 91 and I am really disappointed with it, but I do have a half moon scar for a trophy. I am thinking about a Zeise (sp?) if they have enough eye relief are you knowledgeable about those scopes?

Atrox

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I received the Sightron yesterday and it seems like a nice unit , I will mount it today and see from there. I really like the nikon Buckmaster for a semi inexpensive scope and this seems to on par with them ..

oldelkhunter

Atrox, the 3-9x40 has a very comfortable eye relief for a 300 weatherby. Great Glass and would be a good decision ..seems like the larger the power range on Zeiss's or the more expensive they get the more eye relief gets smaller.