Best Scope Under $1000

[ChasMartel]

I have a 6.5CM on order and am now researching for a scope to mount on it. The Leupold VX-3i LRP 6.5-20X 50mm looks like about the best one can get for under a grand. I have been a Leupold fan for over 40 years, but I haven't purchased a new scope in decades. I see that there are now many more offerings than there were back when I was in the game. Does anyone have other ideas or suggestions in this price range other than the Leupold model I have focused in on.

 

[R.Morehouse]

Sightron S-III 8-32x56 is a lot of bang for your buck......Definitely worth a look.

Regards
Rick

 

[Barrelnut]

The Vortex PST II is nice. Available in SFP and FFP. 5-25x50 and 3-15x44

This new Arken scope has been getting rave reviews and is a great intro price. Even Rex Reviews likes these.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBT8BZC/?tag=lrhmag19-20

 

[Jud96]

Vortex PST Gen 2 5-25x50
Nightforce SHV 4-15x56
Burris Veracity 4-20x50 or 5-25x50
Sightron SIII 6-24x50

 

[werth338]

I would look at the Nightforce SHV. They seem to be a good scope for the money. Downside is weight for them but not sure if that is a concern.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

SWFA

 

[19 Badger]

Am very happy with my sightron siii 8-32x...

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I have a 6.5CM on order and am now researching for a scope to mount on it. The Leupold VX-3i LRP 6.5-20X 50mm looks like about the best one can get for under a grand. I have been a Leupold fan for over 40 years, but I haven't purchased a new scope in decades. I see that there are now many more offerings than there were back when I was in the game. Does anyone have other ideas or suggestions in this price range other than the Leupold model I have focused in on.

VX5HD 3-15
Vortex PST Gen 2
Nikon Black X1000's are all on clearance
Nightforce SHV

I am a huge Leupold and Vortex fan. Almost everything I own has a Vortex PST or Leupold VX5HD and VX6HD.

 

[Seezer]

I can highly recommend the Leupold VX5 HD in your power of choice. Depending on reticle, they can be purchased in the $800-$900 range if you watch Cabela's for their 10% off days, or find a similar discount at OpticsPlanet. I have both the CDS Windplex reticle and firedot duplex reticle on two of the 3-15X models. I plan to convert my rifles over to this scope over time. I'm also a big fan of the Swarovski Z3 and these scopes can now be purchased around $800 depending on reticle. I have a Z3 4-12x50 on my elk rifle. I think this scope only weighs around 14 oz, whereas the Leupold VX 5 HD's weigh around 19 oz. For weight, the Swaro Z3 is tough to beat. The Swaro is a 1" tube, and the Leupold is a 30mm tube. Both have plenty of light for dawn/dusk hunting. I'd suggest having a look at both and make your decision.

 

[imyourhuckleberry]

I may get raked over this but I just bought a couple of Bushnell Forge scopes that have some great glass, comparable to my monarchs and Sightrons. They are on sale for 50% off and come with a rebate where you get Kenyon custom turret knobs for free. For a little over $100 you can get it with FFP reticles. Now granted I got mine for 22 lr rifles but would not mind having them on my 30-06. These scopes have 84 moa of internal elevation and zero stop, not bad for $399.

 

[Trekster]

For what it's worth. I have a couple Nightforce scopes, never mounted, that I will be selling under $1,000. And hands down, in my opinion, nothing is better. I have 5 of them and just couldn't do anything else for myself.

 

[hseII]

For what it's worth. I have a couple Nightforce scopes, never mounted, that I will be selling under $1,000. And hands down, in my opinion, nothing is better. I have 5 of them and just couldn't do anything else for myself.

Let's see them.

 

[Trekster]

Let's see them.

I don't want to Hi-jack the original post. I'll get them posted this weekend in the classified ad.

 

[Will Gray]

Leupold or Trigicon