Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
04-12-2009, 05:54 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
325156M, Matte finish, fire fly reticle, 1" tube, adjustable objective, fast focus eye piece, close to new condition...Bushnell 5-15x40 Elite 3200. For $259.95 on the sample list. I've bought a few scopes on there, don't be afraid of buying from them, it's not like buying off E-Bay. Good Luck
04-12-2009, 07:38 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
Before you buy take a good look at the Sightron SII's. For the money they are a great scope. IMO they track better than most of the above listed scopes. And for me tracking is an important feature.
A lot of the scopes listed above are pretty good for the price. However I pay extra attention to the erector systems. And what types of erector systems. And how heavy duty are the erector systems. Do your dilligent research on the erector systems. IMO the Sightron has the best of those listed.
Crosshair movement, and consistent crosshair adjustment is very important on a scope. Especially if you are wanting to keep the scope for your lifetime. Study the differences yourself and come up with your own opinions. Tom.
A lot of the scopes listed above are pretty good for the price. However I pay extra attention to the erector systems. And what types of erector systems. And how heavy duty are the erector systems. Do your dilligent research on the erector systems. IMO the Sightron has the best of those listed.
Crosshair movement, and consistent crosshair adjustment is very important on a scope. Especially if you are wanting to keep the scope for your lifetime. Study the differences yourself and come up with your own opinions. Tom.
04-12-2009, 07:49 AM
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Spike
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
Guys, once again, thanks for the info on the 3200/4200s. This helps me understand them a bit more. Head0001, I will look into the importance of scope tracking. Never heard of it really. I have a lot to learn.
Mav
Mav
04-12-2009, 09:17 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
ORIGINAL: MadMav
Guys, once again, thanks for the info on the 3200/4200s. This helps me understand them a bit more. Head0001, I will look into the importance of scope tracking. Never heard of it really. I have a lot to learn.
Mav
Guys, once again, thanks for the info on the 3200/4200s. This helps me understand them a bit more. Head0001, I will look into the importance of scope tracking. Never heard of it really. I have a lot to learn.
Mav
Do you remember when the old timers would tap their scopes witrh their wallets. And they would say that they were "settling" in their crosshairs?? Well that was a friction adjustment, and they needed to be sure that the crosshair actualy moved. Do you really believe that you should have to tap a quality optic to make a crosshair move?? Not on my scopes!!
Basically there are a lot of ways to make a scope cost less---or more for that matter. And when you buy a less expensive scope there is always a trade off of features. But as you stated above, a lot of people do not even know what these features are. And the lower priced scope manufacturers definitely do not want you to know what these features are!! Tom.
04-12-2009, 10:31 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
ORIGINAL: HEAD0001
Basically tracking is simply if the directions say the scope moves 1/4 of an inch at 100 yasrds with one click of the scope adjustment?? Well does it really?? And is this adjustment repeatable?? These are factors that contribute to how rugged the erector system(what holds and adjusts the crosshairs) is. And are the clicks positive(move the same amount every time), or is the scope a friction erector system(not necessarily positve clicks)> And just because a scope makes a clicking noise when you adjust it, does not necessarily mean it is not friction adjusment.
Do you remember when the old timers would tap their scopes witrh their wallets. And they would say that they were "settling" in their crosshairs?? Well that was a friction adjustment, and they needed to be sure that the crosshair actualy moved. Do you really believe that you should have to tap a quality optic to make a crosshair move?? Not on my scopes!!
Basically there are a lot of ways to make a scope cost less---or more for that matter. And when you buy a less expensive scope there is always a trade off of features. But as you stated above, a lot of people do not even know what these features are. And the lower priced scope manufacturers definitely do not want you to know what these features are!! Tom.
ORIGINAL: MadMav
Guys, once again, thanks for the info on the 3200/4200s. This helps me understand them a bit more. Head0001, I will look into the importance of scope tracking. Never heard of it really. I have a lot to learn.
Mav
Guys, once again, thanks for the info on the 3200/4200s. This helps me understand them a bit more. Head0001, I will look into the importance of scope tracking. Never heard of it really. I have a lot to learn.
Mav
Do you remember when the old timers would tap their scopes witrh their wallets. And they would say that they were "settling" in their crosshairs?? Well that was a friction adjustment, and they needed to be sure that the crosshair actualy moved. Do you really believe that you should have to tap a quality optic to make a crosshair move?? Not on my scopes!!
Basically there are a lot of ways to make a scope cost less---or more for that matter. And when you buy a less expensive scope there is always a trade off of features. But as you stated above, a lot of people do not even know what these features are. And the lower priced scope manufacturers definitely do not want you to know what these features are!! Tom.
04-12-2009, 01:32 PM
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
Basically there are a lot of ways to make a scope cost less---or more for that matter. And when you buy a less expensive scope there is always a trade off of features. But as you stated above, a lot of people do not even know what these features are. And the lower priced scope manufacturers definitely do not want you to know what these features are!! Tom.
04-14-2009, 06:11 PM
#29
Fork Horn
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
I have a cheap 4-16 x 40 tasco that can ride in the truck with me day in and day out. Doesnt seem to be crappy to me. I think I paid $ 130 for it. I cant tell you what it will do on your 300 but is a good clear scope. Further more, if I adjust it 1 click ( 1/4") thats how far it moves at 100 yrds.
04-17-2009, 05:07 PM
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RE: Best 4/6-12 X40 or 44 riffle scope for under $250-300...
The Sightron S2 series has long eye relief, very good optical performance for the money and have proven (for me at least) to be quite durable mechanicly. I bought mine for about 200 bucksseceral of years ago but I believe they would still be under 300 today. They have gained in popularity since then.. I would rate the optical quality above the Bushnell 3200, but not as good as the 4200. However the eye relief and view is much more forgiving in the Sightron as opposed to the Bushnells.
I dont think you can touch the new monarchs for 250 or 300 bucks but I could be wrong. The new monarchs are nice though.
okcmco
I dont think you can touch the new monarchs for 250 or 300 bucks but I could be wrong. The new monarchs are nice though.
okcmco