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The Search for the Best Scope
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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 1258826" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>I'm not going to lie to you. If you want something you can depend on to not let you down when you need it and not give you fits regarding consistent accuracy and repeatability, there really isn't much in the market at that price range. And if you still want to go that route there are lots of questions to be considered.</p><p></p><p>How far are you going to shoot? if you are dialing turrets at long range you aren't going to be happy with that level of scope for repeatable zero and turret adjustment.</p><p></p><p>What cartridge size? I wouldn't put very many scopes in that price range on a magnum gun.</p><p></p><p>In that price range I always suggest buying something with a reticle that can be used for longer shots instead of using the turrets. Much less chance of messing up a shot because of turret issues. </p><p></p><p>If you are stuck on Bushnell, and they make some good scopes and the rain-guard is a legit selling feature, I would suggest their 3500 line at minimum. And there 4500 series is noticeably better than the 3500's.</p><p></p><p> If it were me, for that price range, I would save $50 bucks more and buy a SWFA Classic fixed power. They are $300 and are bombproof. Their turrets are about as good as you can buy on any scope in any price range as far as maintaining zero and repeatability. Rugged as can be and just overall the best scope for the dollar by a long shot. In almost every category except glass they will compete and beat most scopes nearing $1k+. The glass isn't bad either, perfectly acceptable for any use, its just not as good as some of mid tier options but they are out of your price range anyway. </p><p></p><p>They make a 6x and a 10x. Pick your angle measurement of choice and your reticle and you are set. </p><p></p><p>Save yourself some pain up front by researching this decision carefully. There is nothing more frustrating than a scope that doesn't function properly!</p><p></p><p>As an FYI, they also make a 3-15x scope in that line that is around $500. That would be my choice for about anything up to and slightly over $1k. They really are that good!</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Scot E.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 1258826, member: 10832"] I'm not going to lie to you. If you want something you can depend on to not let you down when you need it and not give you fits regarding consistent accuracy and repeatability, there really isn't much in the market at that price range. And if you still want to go that route there are lots of questions to be considered. How far are you going to shoot? if you are dialing turrets at long range you aren't going to be happy with that level of scope for repeatable zero and turret adjustment. What cartridge size? I wouldn't put very many scopes in that price range on a magnum gun. In that price range I always suggest buying something with a reticle that can be used for longer shots instead of using the turrets. Much less chance of messing up a shot because of turret issues. If you are stuck on Bushnell, and they make some good scopes and the rain-guard is a legit selling feature, I would suggest their 3500 line at minimum. And there 4500 series is noticeably better than the 3500's. If it were me, for that price range, I would save $50 bucks more and buy a SWFA Classic fixed power. They are $300 and are bombproof. Their turrets are about as good as you can buy on any scope in any price range as far as maintaining zero and repeatability. Rugged as can be and just overall the best scope for the dollar by a long shot. In almost every category except glass they will compete and beat most scopes nearing $1k+. The glass isn't bad either, perfectly acceptable for any use, its just not as good as some of mid tier options but they are out of your price range anyway. They make a 6x and a 10x. Pick your angle measurement of choice and your reticle and you are set. Save yourself some pain up front by researching this decision carefully. There is nothing more frustrating than a scope that doesn't function properly! As an FYI, they also make a 3-15x scope in that line that is around $500. That would be my choice for about anything up to and slightly over $1k. They really are that good! Hope this helps. Scot E. [/QUOTE]
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