what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
#31
RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
ORIGINAL: starhunter21
Is there a scope out there worth buying for under $150? I have been reading a few threads about buying entry level rifles, but people leave out the glass. $150 bucks is alot of money for some people. Are the Cabelas pine river any good? I would like to see some input for a sub $150 scope if any.
Is there a scope out there worth buying for under $150? I have been reading a few threads about buying entry level rifles, but people leave out the glass. $150 bucks is alot of money for some people. Are the Cabelas pine river any good? I would like to see some input for a sub $150 scope if any.
#32
Join Date: Jun 2007
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RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
I feel your pain brother, I am a full time firefighter and don't bring home much cash!! I stash change and one dollar billsto buy stuff ,and it takes a long time I can tell you that. Be patient and you will get there. I bought a pentax scope for about 120$ fully multicoated optics, nitrogen purged, looks great. what else can I ask for??? No it's not a Zeiss, but it gathers light well and stays true every shot. I saved up for about a year and a half and then bought a Burris FF II that came with a small spotting scope for about 350$ in all. More money than I have ever spent on a scope. But it was worth it. YOU APPRECIATE THINGS MUCH MORE WHEN YOU WORK HARD TO GET THEM!! that is one thing I have learned throught out all of this Good Luck Brother, You have every thing you need to hunt right now that is all that matters.
Have fun and be safe
Have fun and be safe
#34
RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
Save your change! Last year i saved about $350 by just emptying my change in a jar every night. The old lady wont cry about it neither:-). This puts you into a Leupold vx-2, which you never be sorry with, or Nikons buckmaster, Bushnell elite. An extra $100 or lesswould get you a couple of nice Nikons if you can get them on sale.
#35
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
I agree with the others, buy a cheap rifle, but don't buy cheap glass. That said, without a doubt no ifs, ands, or buts the best value in a scope is a FIXED powered scope. Less money, less weight, more light and clarity than a variable. I am no fan of variables whether it be rifle scopes or spotting scopes. To get one that will match a fixed power you have to spend BIG bucks. Which you don't have. For instance, to get a good eye piece for spotting scope you would have to spend more than most have invested in their spotting scopes! Do yourself a favour and take a look at the Nikon Monarch 4x or 6x their performance will match the varibles costing 3 times as much.
#36
Join Date: Mar 2006
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RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
Hey corey012778,
You might think this is a crazy idea, but listen anyway.
The first post from you in this thread shows a list of guns you own. In the list was an SKS
My suggestion is to sell it and buy a scope you won't have to upgrade a few times.
Why do I say this?
1) The SKS is fun, but the ones I have seen are not accurate enough to hunt with (for longer shots anyway).
2) The Savage you have is a lot better than the SKS
3) The SKS should be easy to sell
4) It will not make your wife mad when you use this money to buy a scope
5) The SKS does not have very much ooomph for over 150ish yards (some say less)
6) The amount of money you get for the SKS should put you in good enough glass to last the rest of your life
7) Buy some Burris Signature Zee rings with any extra money left from the scope purchase (or sell a Tasco to get these)
Now your cooking with a rig that will allow you to do whatever you want anywhere in the world right now, not 6 years from now
Again, just an idea, not trying to get you steamed up or anything
You might think this is a crazy idea, but listen anyway.
The first post from you in this thread shows a list of guns you own. In the list was an SKS
My suggestion is to sell it and buy a scope you won't have to upgrade a few times.
Why do I say this?
1) The SKS is fun, but the ones I have seen are not accurate enough to hunt with (for longer shots anyway).
2) The Savage you have is a lot better than the SKS
3) The SKS should be easy to sell
4) It will not make your wife mad when you use this money to buy a scope
5) The SKS does not have very much ooomph for over 150ish yards (some say less)
6) The amount of money you get for the SKS should put you in good enough glass to last the rest of your life
7) Buy some Burris Signature Zee rings with any extra money left from the scope purchase (or sell a Tasco to get these)
Now your cooking with a rig that will allow you to do whatever you want anywhere in the world right now, not 6 years from now
Again, just an idea, not trying to get you steamed up or anything
#37
RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
hey smokey where I hunt, I only have 100 yrds open, must of the shots I have taken have been 75 yrds or less, all misses thou, more shooter then any of the guns. but I am going to put a fixxed power scope on my sks next year, need more eye releif
#38
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Little Chute, WI
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RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
I have been using a Bushnell Banner $100-120 1.5x4.5x32 wide angle scope on my shotgun for quite a few years now. I have never had a problem with it and have shot many deer with it. I shot a doe at 165 yards and blew the heart in half with this setup(i drove the distance from my blind to the deer with my truck and it was 1/10 of a mile) I have never had this "cheap" scope fail me or hinder my ability to take a deer.
I put a $300.00 Leupold Vari-X II 2x9x40 on my muzzleloader this year and it has been nothing but problems. I am shooting an inch low at 30 yards and the scope will not adjust anymore.
Just my 2 cents.
I put a $300.00 Leupold Vari-X II 2x9x40 on my muzzleloader this year and it has been nothing but problems. I am shooting an inch low at 30 yards and the scope will not adjust anymore.
Just my 2 cents.
#39
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
go to www.cdnninvestments.com they have some scopes on there that are not half bad and some are selling for 18 dollars and they are name brand. YOu have to download their catalog
#40
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2007
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RE: what can you do if you don't have $$$ for a scope
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