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There are some folks who spend a great deal of $$$ on some very fine optics. I, on the other hand don't have the $ to spend on the scope/s I like. So my question is... Are there any good scopes anyone could recomend for around the $100 range? I hunt with shot gun and a smoke pole. Thanks

LnL

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I have the Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40 on one of my shotguns, my friend has one on his shotgun. I like them, but to be honest they arent in the same class as my other scopes, zeiss, leupolds, nikon. I dont even use that shotgun that has the bushnell anymore. But for about $100 its worth it, but for $100 more I love the Nikon Buckmaster

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if you only have $100 then I agree with the Bushnell ....the sportsman is 1.5 - 4.5 and is fine for a shotgun. $200 is where you start seeing the better quality scopes.

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The Simmons ATV scope, on sale at Sierra Trading Post (even linked through Amazon.com) for $63.96.

They're great scopes--originally $170; sold at Wal-Mart for about $120.

Check it out:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq.../qx/product.htm

I have two of these scopes, and I am very pleased.

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You could also look at buying used....if you keep your eyes open and act quick you can find good deals on used scopes.

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I would never buy a used scope, unless they were giving them away. For $100.00 or less I would buy a fixed mag (4x).

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Thanks All... I may have been a bit shortSIGHTED on the hundred dollar thing. I just want a good scope at a reasonable price and not settle for one because it's cheap. You all have made some good suggestions. Thanks.

LnL

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How about Tasco scopes?

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powderburns wrote:
I have bought several Leupold scopes used at half of what they cost new and have never had a problem. Leupold warrants their scopes whether you are the original owner or the 20th owner. There are other scope companies such as Bushnell and Sightron that have similar warranties. If you look around you can find good deals and save yourself some money. Its your money though, spend as you wish.

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I agree with bowhuntercop. If you're willing to add another 100 bucks, go with the Nikon Buckmaster. IMO, its the best $200 scope on the market.

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LocknLoad,

I would suggest a look at the Swift line of scopes. I started using them 2 years ago and for the money spent have been very pleased with them. I have a 3x9 variable on my 30.06 and couldn't be happier. I paid $120 for the scope and it has a lifetime warranty, just bring it back to your retailer if something goes wrong and he will replace it there. You don't have to wait for it to go back to the manufacture to see if it will be fixed or repaced. Hope this helps.

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my ol man has a tasco 3-9x32 world class on his 30-06 and it workes great, not sure how much it was though. i just bought a 30-06 a few weeks ago from a guy, the gun is brand new (i know the guy) he fired eight shots total on the new gun, and the scope on it is a 3-9x40 tasco world class and i am sure the scope will work just fine. i think tasco is a good quality scope that is affordable for hunters.