Scopes
10-22-2002, 01:29 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Carrollton GA USA
Posts: 135
Scopes
I hate to be a poster that always takes and never gives anything back, but right now I don't have that much to give. Any way I have a question about a scope. I spent more on a gun then I planned, and now I don't have that much cash to buy a scope. I can get a better one at christmas, but I need something until then. So, my question is what is a descent scope that I can get for around $100? I know that you all say you should get a quality scope, and I agree with you, but right now there is no way that I can spend much more. I could go a little higher then a hundred, but not much. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
10-23-2002, 06:24 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Peterstown WV USA
Posts: 2,541
RE: Scopes
Check out a Walmart if you have one you can usually get a bushnell from them for around that price. not the greatest but I do have one a banner that I have had for years and never any problems.
10-23-2002, 06:36 AM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SW PA
Posts: 45
RE: Scopes
For the price you are talking, get a fixed 4X. Check out the auction sites (auctionarms.com, gunbroker.com, even ebay.com) for a used Leupold or Burris or Weaver. If you have to go new, either a Simmons or a Bushnell 4X should work. But avoid anything marked as a .22 scope as the reticle might not hold up. My first choice, though, would be a used Leupold M8 4X, even if the tube were battered and scratched ... as long as the optics are clear. If it has any internal problems, send it back to Leupold for a fix.
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10-25-2002, 04:07 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bessemer City NC USA
Posts: 218
RE: Scopes
You can get the Bushnell Banner 3 x 9 x 40 at Bass Pro on sale in Concord, NC for $69.88 or the Tasco World Class for $49.88 of the same magnification. I suppose all Bass Pros will honor this sale price. You can get the Simmons Aetec 2.8 x 10 x 44 for $149.99 and never worry about replacing it. I'll probably get different opinions on the Simmons but they are good. I have 2 44 Mag scopes that are very dependable.
