Author Topic: Looking for new scope and need some advice! (Read 866 times)

tbull55 · « **on:** June 07, 2005, 01:34:22 AM »

I have a Rossi single shot in .357 mag that I am looking to get a scope for. I don't plan on doing anything specific, just all around shooting & plinking, maybe some hog hunting. I don't want to spend much over $100.00 for a scope. I know that the Burris, leupold, mueller type scopes are out of my price range. The following is a list of possibilities, if anyone has or has used or seen any of the following I would appreciate feed back. Thanks in advance.

1) Guide gear 3-12X56 w/illuminated etched reticle-$79.97
2) Guide gear 3-12X50 w/illuminated duplex reticle & sunshade-$59.97
3)Bushnell Banner Dusk&Dawn 3-9X40-$69.80
4)Bushnell trophy 3-9X40-$85.49
5)BSA deerhunter 3-9X40 illuminated reticle-$68.11
6)BSA sweet 17 3-12X40-$99.97
7)Swift 656 3-9X40-$111.20
8)Ncstar 6-24X50 illuminated crosshair red-dot-$99.99

I'm not sure what to go with, they all look pretty good for the price but I just don't know!! I need help!!! :? :? :? :?

Zachary · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:45:36 AM »

The Bushnell Trophy would be my pick out of all of those that you mentioned. Out of all the Bushnells, I own several Elite 4200s and 3200s, but the Trophy is the lowest line that I would recommend.

Zachary

PEPAW · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2005, 02:37:57 AM »

I would also suggest trying to locate a used scope. Someone out there has a old scope that is looking for a home in your price range. Those other scopes MAY not last forever, but a used Leupold will.

pepaw

poncaguy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2005, 01:49:18 PM »

I have several Bushnell Banners , very good scopes for the money. Best there is under a $100 I think. Also have Bushnell Elite 3200 3X9 and 2 Nikon Buckmasters. all great $200 scopes.

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2005, 07:04:38 AM »

Of the ones listed I would go with the Bushnell trophy for sure...I have two of them. Both are mounted on slug guns so I know they can take a pounding without losing their zero. Another option is to check out E-Bay and see if you can find a cheaper price on a used Leupold that is more in your price range. Deals are out there to be had if you just look and do a little research. Plus Leupold has a lifetime warranty no matter if you are the original owner of the 10th.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2005, 08:54:49 AM »

Out of the selection you listed, I would use the Bushnell trophy 3-9X40

Rod B · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:00:22 AM »

Bushnell Trophy, I have had a 3 x 9 Trophy for more than six years, its clear & bright. The tracking appears positive, I consider this scope an excellent value.

Rod. :wink:

tbull55 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2005, 06:41:07 AM »

thanks for the info guys! I found a Nikon prostaff 3-9X40 for $112.00. is this a pretty good deal?
Tbull

poncaguy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2005, 12:30:40 PM »

good price for the Pro Staff..........

goose7856 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2005, 06:44:49 PM »

go with the Nikon Prostaff.....It should be a better scope than the others you mentioned.

w4dsb · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2005, 10:02:39 AM »

with all that said, anyone know who makes the guide gear scopes?

tbull55 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2005, 05:08:52 AM »

Well,
I decided to go with the Nikon prostaff, it came to 122.00 with shipping. Thanks for all of the input!
Tbull

Nebraska Kelly · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2005, 02:47:23 AM »

I cant understand why you want to put such large scopes on a 357 mag rifle. That rifle is best at 125yds and under. Why take a slim lite weight little short distance rifle and put a scope on the thing that will ruin the handleing qualities of the gun. I would go with a compact fixed 4 power or a red dot sight like the bushenell trophy with multiple color reticles.
Kelly