Opinions on a good straight up hunting optic for $500-$700 dollars

[dsfloors]

Hey guys, what all your opinions on a good hunting scope to go on a tikka t3x lite in 6.5 creed? Trying to keep the overall package around 8lbs scoped. This will be my 0-500 yard whitetail rifle and will also be for my boy when he goes hunting next year so I dont need anything fancy. Looking for something in that 3-15ish power range with an easy to use reticle. Illumination is nice but not a must. A low profile exposed turrent is a bonus. I've seen a few but just cant make up my mind. Trying to keep in around d 500-700 bucks

 

[dsfloors]

I have a zeiss conquest v6 3-18x50 on my tikka t3x 22-250

 

[Lycanit]

Just a suggestion. TRACT optics or Mavenbuilt.

 

[basinman]

https://www

.blackhoundoptics.com
A 41 year old scope manufacturer that has awesome scopes with a lifetime transferable warranty at unbelievably low prices. Comes with everything needed. Use code 6235097 for a 5% discount and free shipping included. Definitely worth checking out.

 

[Sako284]

10x is plenty for 500 yards. If you're not doping the scope I would get a 3.5-10x40 Vx3i. If you're a magnification junky get the 4.5-14x40 Vx3i. They are excellent light weight hunting scopes for traditional applications or hold overs

 

[gbett308]

IMHO most of the scopes mentioned are overkill for a lightweight hunting rifle.

Keep it light, keep it low and keep it simple.

The best choice for decades has been the Leupold 2.5-8x36. Everytime I see one at a bargain price I buy it.

Any chance you could share experiences with the 6.5-300 Weatherby?

 

[SCSCHNUR]

swfa ss 2.5x10x32 ultra lite very good scope and very light and only 9.5 oz. Great reticle to.

www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJVYPXD/?coliid=I25R3ISSCCWD6T&colid=3JMWALIJNO5E4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it.

 

[Savage16Hunter]

have you looked at the meopta optika 6 line of scopes for the money they are hard to beat

There was a nice write-up on them in the March American Hunter magazine. They have a 2.5-15X, 4.5-17X and 3-18X 30mm tube diameter. MSRP $549.95

 

[antelopedundee]

Go to blackhoundoptics.com and there is a great 4-14x44 (30 mil tube) at an unbelievable price. It comes with rings, flip up caps and sun shade. Use code 6235097 for a 5% discount and free shipping included.

On second thought I'd spend the extra Ben and get the 6-24.

 

[SCSCHNUR]

Vortex Optics Strike Eagle Rifle Scope 34mm Tube 5-25x 56mm 1/10 Mil Adjustments Rev Stop Zero Sytem Locking Turrets Side Focus First Focal Illuminated EBR-7C MRAD Reticle Matte Midway USA $699.00 with rings also made in MOA

 

[Wyosam]

When did a 20+ x magnification, exposed turret, illuminated scope become a "straight up hunting scope" for 500yds anyway? I don't want to carry all that the 500 yards to where the animal fell, much less whatever distance it took to find it before the shot!

 

[FEENIX]

For what it is worth ...

US Optics website says 18.11oz. I'm guessing optics planet is wrong

Yeah that's almost half what they had listed. I want to hear FEENIX's impressions of it?

For what it is worth ...

Without caps (18.2 ounces) ...

With caps (19.3 ounces) ...

 

[SCSCHNUR]

For what it is worth ...


For what it is worth ...


For what it is worth ...

Without caps (18.2 ounces) ...
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With caps (19.3 ounces) ...
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How do you like these scopes as I have been looking at them and they are made in USA. Europitcs has this for 396.67 good price.
US Optics 3-12x42mm Non-Illuminated FFP MHR Reticle .1mrad TS-12X-MHR

 

[FEENIX]

How do you like these scopes as I have been looking at them and they are made in USA.

I have yet to mount it but optical clarity is very good (at least for my eyes). Sorry, I do not know where they are "actually" made. It does not say on the scope or box.