mjlane6127

I need help! I am shopping for a scope for my new 7mm mag, but I don't want to break the bank. I have been looking at the 3x9x40 Rifleman, Buckmaster, and the ProStaff. I am just trying to get back into the sport and the fever has taken over. Most of the terrain that I will be hunting is very thick with some areas of clear terrain that would probaly allow a shot of up to 200 yards max. When looking thru each of the above scopes, each seems to have identical optics. Ofcourse the ProStaff is around 50 bucks cheaper , which I like, but would it withstand the recoil and hold to zero? Ive also been told that the ProStaff will not zero as easy as the other two. If anyone can give me some assistance I would really appreciate it.

TerryM

You should also look at the Bushnell elite 3200 in either 2x7 or 3x9.

timbercruiser

I had rather have a $60 dollar rifle and a $600 scope than a $600 rifle and a $60 scope. Next scope I buy will probably be a Nikon Monarch or a Zeiss Conquest.

Steve F.in MD

I have always had good luck with Leupolds. Depending on the firearm I would generally go with a 3 x9. I like the 2 x 7 on shotguns and muzzleloaders. Good luck with your search.

BOWHUNTERCOP

From the choices you made I would go with the Nikon Buckmaster...I have that scope on my muzzleloader and it crisp, and clear.....I also have more expensive scopes on my other guns, Leupolds, and German made Zeiss

onebullet

got one on a 7mm wsm pretty clear optics on it --for the money

BROWNING.308

i got a vivitar 3-9x40 works great clear optics and it helped me get my deer this year

liquidorange

sounds like you have a beautiful new gun. i wouldnt skimp on the scope .i know you want to get to the range right away but hold off if you can. i waited almost a year to purchase my vari x iii for my model 70. i was heading to africa for plains game and glad i waited! climbing in the mountains for kudu my gun took a nasty fall.of course it hit a rock right on the scope. when i test fired it after it was still on the money. i told the guide(Ph) i guess that why they cost a little more. there are many good budget choices but i would wait. hunting season is just about over most places. save up a couple more months and do yourself a favor and get a leupold. a vari xii even used cant be that much more than the scopes your looking at now. i got a brand new one off ebay for another rifle for 230$.if you buy a good scope now you will never question if you bought the right one later. get yourself good mounts also as well as lens covers. one other item i really like is a scope cover. there made by bear tooth. its a camo cloth cover with velcro tie downs that keeps the scope protected from scratchs and any glare from the body is no longer a problem.

woody7

Zeiss conquest or Kahles. Everything else pales in comparison.

liquidorange

where do you send your zeiss or kahles for warranty issues. LEUPOLD will get my hard earned AMERICAN MONEY!