Scope suggestions

[big 8s in Weakley county]

Wanting a scope with good magnification. Will be used for hunting. Do not want exposed turrets. Less than $1000 what do y'all suggest?

 

[reloadxx]

I like my trijicon. My uncle has a Swarovski and when I look threw them both i like the trijicon better but thats my own 2 cents

 

[Jcalder]

I like my leupold vx5 awful well, but it has a locking turret. Can be a pain while sighting in but once done, it's there.

 

[DaveB]

We have 3 Leupold's and two Vortex.

Can't settle just yet.

The Leupolds have been on the rifle since like the mid-1980's and I am fairly attached to them. Still, the Vortex glass sure is nice.

A guy could make some cash by inventing some galoshes for exposed turrets. I guess no one ever carried a rifle through weeds.

 

[markwondi]

Zeiss V4 3-12

 

[backyardtndeer]

Could get a nice nikon in that budget and have some $ leftover.

 

[Jcalder]

Could get a nice nikon in that budget and have some $ leftover.

Until it breaks. Then you have a voucher only good at Nikon. So you're still out a scope.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Until it breaks. Then you have a voucher only good at Nikon. So you're still out a scope.

Does nikon not repair their scopes anymore? Knew they stopped production of scopes, but was told they still performed repairs under their lifetime warranty.

 

[Jcalder]

Does nikon not repair their scopes anymore? Knew they stopped production of scopes, but was told they still performed repairs under their lifetime warranty.

Only if they might have parts in stock. I know someone here maybe a year ago or longer sent one in for warranty work and got a voucher at the Nikon store.

 

[old guy]

I have a Tract Optics Tekoa 3X12X42 with 3 Turrets .... These are world class Optics and uses schott glass ... 1 inch tube , matt finish with Tract Lifetime warranty regardless who owns them . If you are unfamiliar with Tract , please investigate them. 500 dollars like new . Larry 901-568-2899 cell 901-829-2507 home

 

[Joe2Kool]

I didn't know Nikon was out of the scope business. Good to know.

 

[Frayser]

I realize your budget is way over the price of them, but Cableas has their Instinct HD scopes (made by Meopta) in 3x9x40 for $300. I've got one of these, as well as the Meopro that it's a clone of and couldn't be more satisfied.

 

[GMB54]

Several really nice scopes have been mentioned. Meopta also has the Optika 5/6 line and of course the MeoPro line which are assembled in the USA. They come out of the same factory that made the old Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40s. The Instinct HD also comes out of that factory.

If you got a grand budget. I would sure take a look at the Loopie HD5s and the Nightforce options before dropping the coin. Zeiss v4 series also has some very nice sub $1000 scopes. Sport Optics had one for under $500 awhile back.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

I've jumped on the Vortex wagon. I really like them. Midway has had some really good sales on them lately.

 

[GMB54]

I got a Vortex Razor HD LH on closeout from Sportsmans for $350 and love it. A few are still out there for around $650 but at that price i would consider other options. I needed a 2x10 that was light to match my NULA. The new Razor HD LHT 3x15 can be found for about $800 if you shop around.

 

[wsm]

Leupold hard to beat and I think Vortex is also great bang for your buck .

 

[FLTENNHUNTER1]

Leupold VX-R firedot.

The adjustable brightness red dot in the middle of the reticle really REALLY works well in low light conditions.

 

[Gravey]

Zeiss Conquest 3x9-40 if you can find one.

 

[Deer Assassin]

Zeiss V4 3-12

4x16

 

[BigHatchie]

4x16

I use a conquest in 2x10 and love it but sometimes wish for a little more magnification