Best scope for the money

[Kaveman44]

I'm looking to get a new setup, my first thing looking for is my scope, Whats the best scope you can buy for $1000 , now if i have to wait for a used one to come around i will. i was looking at the Vortex Viper PST Gen2 5x25x50 , i will use it for some hunting and long range shooting, Thanks Guys

 

[Sflutes]

Vortex Razor HD Gen ii 4.5-27x56...look no further.

 

[Bravo 4]

Vortex Razor HD Gen ii 4.5-27x56...look no further.

Wow, can you get them for $1,000?

 

[BallisticsGuy]

good luck finding a razor 2 for a grand.

1000 bucks is a weird spot in the price point. If you go down a little or up a little there's a ton of options with good quality. Right at 1000, I've not been happy with a lot of the options available there, very few have tested well.

The above stated, here are some that I've tested extensively and been satisfied with.

Burris XTR II, OUTSTANDING optic for the money. There is no better deal or better fit than this for your stated purposes.
https://www.swfa.com/burris-4-20x50-xtr-ii-34mm-rifle-scope-11.html

SWFA SS, solid, reliable, inexpensive, durable. Best bargain going.
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-3-15x42-tactical-rifle-scope-11.html

Leupold VX3 - Loopy's entry level to their higher end offerings. This is a hell of a good deal.
https://www.swfa.com/leupold-4-5-14x50-vx-3i-lrp-30mm-riflescope-9.html
https://www.swfa.com/leupold-4-5-14x50-vx-3i-lrp-30mm-riflescope-8.html

Sightron SIII FFP, high quality, less expensive 30mm main tube (rings cost 1/3 as much as 34mm rings).
https://www.swfa.com/sightron-6-24x50-siii-30mm-riflescope-17.html

If you're keeping your distances under about 800 yards then the SWFA 3-9x HD gives better turret cap design and better glass. If you can deal with 3-9x instead of the higher mag options (9x is good to longer than most people can shoot well) then you get a big glass upgrade without driving the price up.
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-hd-3-9x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope.html

Here's a link to a search that I've pared down to just things that should roughly fit your criteria and in brands/models that I know are routinely doing good stuff.
https://www.swfa.com/optics/riflesc...ope&focal_plane=1st&price_sale=381.00,1031.00

 

[Huntnaz]

I think you should look at the zeiss conquest v4 . Better glass than most st your price range and not heavy as a brick but dials spot on. Also tract toric would be a good option.

 

[snox801]

I have a nightforce shv 5-20 on my custom 300 win mag. It's just north of that $1000 but if you shop the sales at Cabela's or optic planet you could do alright. Also check out the Burris verocity on optics planet. 3-15 ffp and came with a addition scope for free.

 

[MudRunner2005]

I'm looking to get a new setup, my first thing looking for is my scope, Whats the best scope you can buy for $1000 , now if i have to wait for a used one to come around i will. i was looking at the Vortex Viper PST Gen2 5x25x50 , i will use it for some hunting and long range shooting, Thanks Guys

If you can spare an extra $200, this would be a great option...

https://www.opticsplanet.com/zeiss-conquest-v4-6-24x50-zmoa-1-reticle.html

 

[Bravo 4]

If you can spare an extra $200, this would be a great option...

https://www.opticsplanet.com/zeiss-conquest-v4-6-24x50-zmoa-1-reticle.html

Or if you don't mind a 4-16 for dang near half that price:
https://redhawkrifles.com/demo-zeiss-conquest-v4-4-16x44-rifle-scope/

 

[huntsman22]

LRHS or LRTS, or bust...

 

[Kaveman44]

and when i say $1000 , if something thats great comes in at $1200 i can do it for sure!

 

[MudRunner2005]

and when i say $1000 , if something thats great comes in at $1200 i can do it for sure!

Then I strongly recommending looking at the Zeiss V4.

 

[the hunter]

and when i say $1000 , if something thats great comes in at $1200 i can do it for sure!

Leupold vx5hd, zeiss v4, Nightforce SHV, vortex viper pst gen 2. Pick your poison, but do not go full on LRP they suck, and are about $200 more then they are worth.

 

[wysako]

Thanks for starting this post! I too am looking for at least a 25x,weight and money is a big concern since I'm going with a Ti action and carbon barrel. I need to be thrifty but I want to do the rifle justice!

 

[Sflutes]

Wow, can you get them for $1,000?

the lost price i have ever seen is $1820