Author Topic: Rifle scope for around $100? (Read 680 times)

Terry1 · « **on:** September 23, 2004, 03:18:50 PM »

Does anyone have a suggestion for a decent quality rifle scope for around $100? Something in the 1.5-4x32 range. It will be going on a .270win. I was looking at the Bushnell "trophy" any opinions on these? Thanks.

TheOpticZone · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2004, 03:41:08 PM »

The Bushnell Trophy would probably be the only one that I would recommend under $100.00.

goose7856 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2004, 04:31:14 PM »

Nikon Prostaff fixed 4x40 or 3-9x40 for around $120.......probably the best thing for that....unless you HAVE to have the 1-4 range, it a much better scope than the trophy IMO......JUST :money: !!

another option could be a swift premier, idk, maybe someone else has some ideas...(im not a genious about the lower powered scope)

7magWoodsman · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2004, 05:32:48 PM »

I know what it is like to have a tight budget but I have to agree with Goose7856 on this one....Unless it is just impossible I would save up and get the Nikon Pro Staff that best fits your weapon and hunting style.
4x 32mm, 2x-7x 32mm, or the 3x-9x 40mm.
Parallax is set at 50 yards, 75 yards, and 100 yards respectfully.

You can get the Nikon Pro Staff 2x-7x 32mm at Wal-Mart for $130 and www.theopticzone.com has them for $119. In my honest opinion the Pro Staff Series is well worth the little extra money and they have a transferrable Full-Lifetime Warranty.

Stay Safe. Happy Hunting/Shooting.

sgtt · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2004, 07:33:45 PM »

Is your mind set on a variable? Ebay often has some pretty good prices on Leupold M8, 4X scopes.

TXSURVEYOR · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2004, 06:14:16 AM »

A buddy of mine say's his pro staff is a great scope. I have used a Trophy
before and it was a good scope for the money. I would also say
my new Sightron S1 3x9x40 is really a good scope for the money I paid
$134 +/- (including shipping). I ordered it from TJ genral store. I
believe I have shot 20 deer with a trophy scope, it did the trick just fine.
Let us know how it turns out.

goose7856 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:32:51 AM »

7mags right........i had forgotten the 2-7x32 model, sry........that would be your best bet IMO

Terry1 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2004, 06:08:26 PM »

The nikon prostaff 2-7x32 is labeled as a shotgun scope. Will this make a difference on a 270win? Thanks

7magWoodsman · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2004, 07:01:02 PM »

Quote from: Terry1

The nikon prostaff 2-7x32 is labeled as a shotgun scope. Will this make a difference on a 270win? Thanks

No. The only thing that is different between the 2x-7x and the 3x-9x is Parallax is set at 75 yards instead of 100 and the 2x-7x has a little extra eye relief is a little shorter and lighter....everything else is exactly the same, even the reticle type and size.

I tested the Nikon Pro Staff on a few different rifles but I absolutely shot the crap out of a 7mm Rem. Mag. with the 2-7x Pro Staff on top of it from varying distances of near to far and had no problems at all.