How much do you plan to spend on your next rifle scope?

[ejones338]

I would just like to get a feel for the number of people that are willing to drop a large amount of cash, verses the guys that get it done with a budget in mind.

 

[HUAINAMACHERO]

Next scope for me: BUSHNELL ELITE 6500, 2.5X15.42 TACTICAL TURRETS, MIL DOT RETICLE. price $ 609 USD.

 

[royinidaho]

What ever an NXS 5.5-22X56 plus, 20 MOA Rail and 2 sets of Nightforce mounts are going for. Seems like somewhere around $1700-$1800.

 

[NomadPilot]

I just ordered a NF, so I guess I know which camp that puts me in.

 

[MN Hunter]

For rifles I have bought off the shelf (Remington 700's) I have spent $600 to $800 on the scope. I'm having a custom rifle built costing aprox. $3200 or so I am spending around $1600 for glass.

 

[ejones338]

The nightforce is a B-E-A-utiful piece of work isn't it? I would certainly like a 5.5-22x56 NXS, but my wallet is to light right now.

 

[MontanaRifleman]

As little as possible... but it must be good glass....

 

[jmason]

I'll probably try one of the new VX-3's next. Then maybe an NF if I can afford it when that day comes. Clearly, just so I can be in the "cool kids camp".

 

[winmagman]

Nothing, I plan on winning mine, a shiny new Swarovski Z5

Alright maybe thats a little optimistic, I try and spend as little as I can to get something that will do what I need. With that said , I'm pretty certain I'll never plunk down over $1000 for a scope (barring a lottery win) just to many things like college for the boys, retirement, and eating that get in the way.

Chris

 

[ejones338]

Nothing, I plan on winning mine, a shiny new Swarovski Z5

Alright maybe thats a little optimistic, I try and spend as little as I can to get something that will do what I need. With that said , I'm pretty certain I'll never plunk down over $1000 for a scope (barring a lottery win) just to many things like college for the boys, retirement, and eating that get in the way.

Chris

Retirement is a thing of the past isn't it? And that eating is a nasty habit that you should try quitting anyway.

All kidding aside, I know what you mean. I make a pretty darn good living, but two kids a mortgage, etc.. You know the "responsibilities" do have to come first. Heck I'm young and trying to get my feet planted firm, so I will keep beating my head off the wall trying to find the cheaper, better scope.

 

[winmagman]

Retirement is a thing of the past isn't it?

Unfortunately, right at the moment my 401K would agree with that, keeping my fingers crossed though.

And that eating is a nasty habit that you should try quitting anyway.

That would probably do me some good too, at least for 10 or 15 lbs lightbulb could afford better optics

Chris

 

[mike33]

I have just purchased 3 VX 3's in thr last 2 months and very happy

1 - 4.5-14 40 mm a/o Vm. reticle
2- 4.5 - 14 40 mm Boone Cr. LR 30 mm tube sf
Thought about the NF but don't like the weight.
Mike

 

[esshup]

When at Kirby's last year I shot a NF and a 10x Mark 4. I have a Swarovski 6x18-50 on my .257 Wby. I went with a NF 5.5x22-50 NSX Zero Stop NP1 reticle for the 7mm AM. The Mark 4 didn't have enough magnification to suit me, and the Swarovski's reticle is too thick plus it doesn't have as much adjustment as the NF. The Mark 4 was plenty good enough for 600-800 Yds, but hopefully I can stretch that a ways.