Author Topic: Best scope for $100 or under. (Read 1428 times)

Terry1 · « **on:** February 27, 2003, 05:30:10 AM »

I am looking for a scope for my new .17HMR and can't spend more than a $100. I am looking for something like a 3-9 or 4-12. The gun is going to be used for target and small game hunting. So far bushnell "sportsman", BSA, and simmons "pro hunter SE" have my attention. Any opinions? Thanks

TheOpticZone · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2003, 06:02:53 AM »

I would consider the Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40. Great little scope.

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2003, 11:58:36 AM »

I strongly agree. Although I am not a supporter of scopes under $100, I do recognize that a person does not necessarily need a higher quality, and higher priced scope, on a rifle as light kicking as the one you are using.

For the price, and your purpose, the Trophy would be hard to beat.

Zachary

Thumper · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2003, 11:43:27 AM »

I agree with the others. I have one on my Ruger 10/22, can't be beat!

DannoBoone · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2003, 03:47:28 PM »

I have both a Trophy 3-9x40 and a Banner 4-12x40AO. To be perfectly
frank, I much prefer the Banner. Perhaps it's just a fluke, but the Banner
is both clearer and has better light gathering qualities. I do notice pulling
the scope closer on higher magnifications with the Trophy, but that is
negligable with the Banner. Don't get me wrong, the Trophy is really a nice
scope for the money, but ya might do a comparison between the two at
the store before bringing one of them home.

KN · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2003, 05:21:29 PM »

I have a couple of 4.5x14x40 ATV simmons scopes that I bought at walmart. One sets on my 17HMR and I love them. There a little more than $100, about $129. KN

107ch · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2003, 02:35:39 AM »

Bushnell makes a 6x-18x that is very cheap. It is used for a lot of beginner rimfire sillouette shooters.
Dennis

Zachary · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2003, 07:44:26 AM »

Wow Chris, that's quite a selection you have there, but which scope would you personally recommend?

Zachary