Scope Reccomemdation

[Auberst]

Hey guys, looking for recommendations on a scope for a new ML. I have a 20 yr old TC Omega fluted, stainless, thumbhole stock topped with a Nikon 3x9x40 BuckMaster that I will be replacing with a CVA Optima V2. The Omega will be passed to my son. I am wanting to spend under 300, looking at 3x9x40. Am I overlooking any other good candidate. I know Vortex has good rep, but the ones made in China have had issues.

If anyone has a good Nikon that is not wanting an arm and a leg, I am interested!

Redfield Revolution - USA
Vortex Diamondback HP - China
Leupold freedom, not the ultimate slam I dont like the reticle - USA
Bushnell Elite 3200 - China
Burris Fellfield II - Philippines

 

[Cannonball1]

I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 that was made in Japan. It's a 5-15x40 and listed in the classifieds if you are interested.

 

[Auberst]

Thats a nice scope but I am looking for a 3x possibly a 2x. Thank you for letting me know!

 

[younggun308]

I did a lot of research on it, and concluded that at my price point, the Burris Fullfield was my best bet—I bought the one that has the BDC supposedly calibrated for .50 cal MZ's.

But I have not so much as mounted it on my new Optima V2, yet. Season's still far enough away I haven't got it all set up and sighted in yet.

 

[Jcalder]

Trijicon credo 3-9x40.

 

[BSK]

Thats a nice scope but I am looking for a 3x possibly a 2x. Thank you for letting me know!

I put a Leupold VX Freedom 2x7 ($299) on my MZ and absolutely love it. But then most of my shooting is close range (inside 60 yards).

 

[DaveTN]

Leupold would be my choice.

 

[Remi]

None of those are bad choices, I've owned them all but Vortex. I've seen several Nikons fail but they have a good following.


Burris makes a good scope and with the being $104 on Amazon that's the direction I'd go.

 

[knightrider]

Go with the freedom

 

[wsm]

I have a Leupold 6x42 on my smoke pole and love it .

 

[backyardtndeer]

Of those, I would probably go with the Burris.

 

[Kelljp]

The Burris is a good scope and you can't beat their warranty.

 

[bloodtrailing]

Why not go fixed power. Most mz distances fixed is perfect.

 

[squirrel_hunter]

Look at the Leopold 3x9x40mm Muzzle loader scope. Has BDC on it.

 

[Cannonball1]

Trijicon credo 3-9x40.

My favorite scope, already have 2 and I'm about to order another one. Unfortunately the OP was looking to spend $300 max, so this wouldn't work.

 

[Cannonball1]

Look at the Leopold 3x9x40mm Muzzle loader scope. Has BDC on it.

Leupold or Burris is what I would be looking at for under $300 If you want something new.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

The Burris is a good scope and you can't beat their warranty.

Agree, currently have a Burris Signature HD 2-10x40 on my Knight. I've been really happy with it. Their Veracity series is also nice and won't hurt the wallet too awful bad.

 

[BSK]

Agree, currently have a Burris Signature HD 2-10x40 on my Knight. I've been really happy with it. Their Veracity series is also nice and won't hurt the wallet too awful bad.

I had no idea Burris made a scope going down to 2 power. I've had the hardest time finding scopes that go that low. Most of my shooting is at very close range, so I want a scope that can be set on 2 power, but have the option to crank it up to 4 or 5 if need be. I ended up with the Leupold VX Freedom 2-7X and I'm thrilled with it, but I'll check out the Burris.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

I had no idea Burris made a scope going down to 2 power. I've had the hardest time finding scopes that go that low. Most of my shooting is at very close range, so I want a scope that can be set on 2 power, but have the option to crank it up to 4 or 5 if need be. I ended up with the Leupold VX Freedom 2-7X and I'm thrilled with it, but I'll check out the Burris.

They have the Signature HD in 2-10x40 and the Veracity in 2-10x42. The Veracity is the next step up from the Signature HD series. I also like that low end magnification. I hunt a lot of thick wooded areas where shots can be rather close at times. It does come in handy.

 

[BSK]

Thanks Chris! I'll check them out.

 

[Patrick H]

Burris discontinued their 2-7 power Fullfield II scopes a couple of years ago.

 

[Patrick H]

About the only mid-tier, short, light weight scope in 2-7 power still in production is the Leupold VX Freedom.

 

[Remi]

https://sightron.com/collections/s1-series/products/s1-1-75-5x32-g2-duplex

 

[Patrick H]

Randy Wakeman gave that Sightron scope a nice review

 

[ScLowCountry]

I love my Burris 3x9 full field. It was less than 150 if I remember correctly

 

[Andy S.]

Another viable 2-7 option, but a little pricey. Very generous eye relief. Buy once, cry once and be done with it for years to come.

Burris Scout Rifle Scope 2-7x 32

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

https://sightron.com/collections/s1-series/products/s1-1-75-5x32-g2-duplex

I've heard good things about Sightron from a few different people.

 

[Joe2Kool]

I've had a fixed 4x Simmons shotgun scope on my ML for 20 years. Even put one on my turkey gun. I thought 4x might be too much for 25 yard shots but it has worked well.

Eye relief is key for me. Hate getting slapped across the nose. The Simmons has about 4", but the Burris mentioned above said it had about 10. Never had one with that much, but sounds intriguing.

 

[Rem7600]

Traditions 3-9×40 $70 I own 2. For anything under 200yds they've worked great for me Crystal clear view, good in low light and rain. Year after year they ar always on

 

[Remi]

I've heard good things about Sightron from a few different people.

I've read some good reviews as well. I shoot a 1.75-6 Leu on my 358 win that I consider perfect in the woods.


I shoot a Leupold 4x33 on my Encore muzzleloader. I've killed them from 7 steps to 201yds.

This is my typical type of spot so a 4-6x range works great. That's my left sleeve in the pic. A big doe was on a fast walk through and I caught her in the opening she is laying in.