Need affordable scope recommendation

Vortex has a couple new ones out. One is the Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 FFP, msrp $499. Might be worth a look.

I'm a big fan of Athlon. See TSS Outfitters or Guns Midwest for the best prices I've seen. At TSS the Argos BTR FFP 6-24x50 is $297 and the Helos BTR FFP 6-24x50, which is my choice, is $451. Neither have zero stop, though the Helos has locking turrets.

Lifetime warranty too.

Tract Tekoa 3-12x50 is on closeout for $394. Pretty sure turrets can be added for 50 bucks.

Find a Vortex Viper HS LR in 4-16 x 50 in the classifieds here or online used. It will be below your budget and **** good scopes. I have 4 of them and use on some big hard kicking magnums and they hold zero and track great. Promise you can sell and get money back if you don't like after trip. My guess is you will never sell.

Canhunter35 said:

Is a sightron stac under $500?
If it is it's another option

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I gave $465 for mine on optics planet and I love it I'll put it up against a vx3 any day

Take a look at Hawke Optics. The prices on their scopes aren't that bad and they are quality glass. I have 3 scopes and a red dot and love every one of them.

has anyone suggested the Nikon 4.5-14 BDC in the ProStaff (250.00 bracket) or 4-16X42MM Monarch 3 are something in the $449.00 plus tax bracket.

Sinko said:

I don't want a fixed power and the swfa is going to be over budget as a variable.

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You can regularly find the 3-9 SWFA for $400 - $450 shipped used.

Canhunter35 said:

Is a sightron stac under $500?
If it is it's another option

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Canhunter35 said:

Is a sightron stac under $500?
If it is it's another option

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^^^^^
This would be my choice as well

wessman1 said:

I gave $465 for mine on optics planet and I love it I'll put it up against a vx3 any day

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I have a vx3, it's comparable, but in bad mirage the vx3 has the edge, but for the price it's hard to beat the sightron.

Tract has a great deal on the Tekoa model in 2.5-10 and 3-12x50 for under $400. I have three Tract scopes, hard to beat for the money. Click on their banner on this site and riflescope outlet

freddiej said:

has anyone suggested the Nikon 4.5-14 BDC in the ProStaff (250.00 bracket) or 4-16X42MM Monarch 3 are something in the $449.00 plus tax bracket.

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Most of us already know this, but it's info that's kind of being hidden from the shooting community... Last year, Nikon was caught monetarily donating support to anti-gun groups. This its why most of us stopped buying and recommending Nikon.

Lasiter said:

I bought two of Primary's 4-14 FFP with 30mm tubes. They have been very good for the $. And they have sunshades and switchview levers. What about rings

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I like the Burris signature line with inserts.

Want cheap and good, get yourself an older Bushnell 4200 4-16 x40 or x50.
Cheap and awesome, might not use your other scope right when it comes back.