$200 scope
#11
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 538

To follow up, the buddy I was buying the rifle from tossed in the 3-9x40 conquest that was on it for an extra $150. Ended up being a Savage 11 FCNS with Leupy dual dovetail mounts and a Conquest scope for $500. Almost forgot the best part, 2 months old and less than a box of shells through it.
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: fairview park oh
Posts: 657

i ve tried them all but i always go back to leupolds i just don"t why i keep wasting money on other brands just to buy what i believe is the best out there for your money. i"ve never ever had to return a leupold whether its a vx1 or vx3
#14

Been looking at scopes in that same price point for an old German Mauser that I've had all my life that used to be my primary whitetail gun. I want to set it up as a backup gun. I've been intrigued by the Redfield line and the Vortex Diamondback line.
#15

Find a Swift dealer and take a peak through one...you may well be surprised and impressed.
#16

I have looked through the Redfields and I agree with your assessment of them -- and given they're backed by Leupold's guaranty, I would assume they are durable. Never handled the Diamondback, though. I have a Viper I'm happy with, but that's above my price point for this gun.