Need some advice on buying a Scope.
 

I am looking to buy a scope for my .270. I live and hunt mostly in South Florida. I want something that I can use both for Deer & Hogs. I don't plan on shooting out past 150 yards but when out hog hunting I might need to take closer shots in thick brush. What magnification would be best for this? Would I be able to have the best of both worlds? I don't want to spend more than $400.

2 to 7 or 3 to 9. Check out Redfield or Bushnell Elite, I have both, they are both clear and good scopes for the money and in your price range.

Here is where I was not sure. Will 3-9 be too much for the thicker areas? Will 2-7 not be enough when out to 150 yards?

Which one will have a better balance to accomplish both requirements?

I have one of each, The whole point of a variable power scope is to be able to adjust it to conditions. I have never run into a situation where I could not do that with the scopes I have.

I've killed hogs at 6 yards with a straight 6x, and deer to 300 yards with the same scope, just pic whichever you like best, you could probably buy the 3x9 cheaper than the 2x7 due to volume sales, either will serve you well.
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I have both like the 3-9 better because you get a 40mm end on the 3x9 . But both will work for what you shan't.

I hunt in some heavy central Florida woods and 3x9 has never been a problem. As others have said, adjust it to the cover.

Make sure to account for "good" rings & bases !!!

Its funny that you ask this question I just found this website that has a buyers guide. There are others out there just like. let me know if this helps.
www.bestopticsfor.com

I love the Nikon scopes. Can get a prostaff or higher quality monarch in your price range. 2.5x or 3-9x 50 for best light gathering capabilities. The Nikon scopes have amazing clarity and light gathering for those late evening shots. I highly recommend them.

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.

Zeiss Conquest 3-9-40mm if my favorite! Under $400 also...:hail:

This is the one that I would put on the rifle.


http://theopticzone.com/product/leup...-matte-170678/

Bshnell elite 1.5x6x32 or 2x7. For 150 a red dot would be quick and perfect. I have used one to 200 on a single shot pistol.

One of my rifles has a Nikon Monarch 2.5x10x40 scope. It's great for any hunting range and terrain.

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.

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.