What Scopes are under $1000, under 12", under 16y parallax, and over 13x magnification?

[CDE]

Hawke Frontier 30 H7 scopes. They have a 3-15 x 50 FFP that's 13.2". That's if a FFP works for you. This is Hawke's top of line scope.
-List is $1049 but can purchased below list.
-13.2"
-10 yd parallax.
-15x max power.
*30 mm
*Zero stop.
*Locking turrets, lift the turret top to adjust.
*LED Mil Reticle.
*Eye focus.
*Includes scope caps, sun shade. throw lever.
I'm looking at 4-20 x 50 vs the NX8 2.5 x 20. Advantage of the NX8 is it's available in SF vs FFP and MOA vs Mil. I would be putting this on an high end airgun.
Worth a look.
CDE,

 

[waldosec]

Look at Athlon Talos Scopes. IMHI, they are great for Rimfire rifles. They have 3x12 & 4x16, and 6x24

Length is at or a little over 12"
Parallax is 10-15 yds based on model.

They run $200 - $300.00

Some may scuff at the brand, model. But at worst-case try one, don't like put on a cheaper 22lr or send to me.

Until you shoot @ 15-25 yds for extreme accuracy with Rimfire, you will not understand the need for very low parallax adj.

I own 4-5 of these on various Rimfire rifles.
Lastly, I find there parallax yardage to be the most accurate of most of my Scopes.

Good luck, been where you are, you know what I found.

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[chutinlead]

You looked at the 2-12 athlon helos, but if you want the extra mag, go with the 4-20. I love mine on my 22LR

 

[Pete FARR]

Am I hunting for a unicorn? Maybe. And yet I have hope that maybe you have seen it galloping in the woods somewhere....

What variable scopes are:
▪ under $1000,
▪ under 12" (13"?),
▪ under 16y parallax, and
▪ over 13x magnification?


Just so you don't waste your time — all 4 requirements are non-negotiables.
Because I have found scopes that fulfill 3 of the 4 just fine — but they aren't what I need for my shooting scenarios.


Like the USO TS-12X 3-12x44, or the Athlon Helos BTR Gen. 2 2-12x42:
They check all 3 boxes, except they just go up to 12x — and I'll need a little more than than (14x, 16x, 20x).


Here are some scopes that lack 1 of the 4 boxes:
• The NX8 2.5-20x50 is all of it's 12" wonderful, but twice my budget.

• Riton 7 Conquer 3-18x50 is 1.6" too long, and $700 over budget.

• Trijicon Tenmile 4-24x50 is 2.5" too long, not going to work.

• Leopolds don't have the minimum 15y parallax I need.

• Burris Xtreme Tactical 4-20x50 has 50y parallax (and is 1.9" too long).

• Crimson Trace 3 Series 4-20x50 is 4" too long.

• The S&B PMII 3-20x50 Ultra Short is a work of art, but the sticker price would end me up in a divorce court....


Thanks for any hints you can give me to find my unicorn.

Matthias

Look at Meopta Optika5, they make a 4-20x44 and a 3-15x44 that are about 13 1/2 inches long. https://www.meoptasportsoptics.com/us/produkt/optika5-3-15x44-16175/

 

[TXTrained]

Am I hunting for a unicorn? Maybe. And yet I have hope that maybe you have seen it galloping in the woods somewhere....

What variable scopes are:
▪ under $1000,
▪ under 12" (13"?),
▪ under 16y parallax, and
▪ over 13x magnification?


Just so you don't waste your time — all 4 requirements are non-negotiables.
Because I have found scopes that fulfill 3 of the 4 just fine — but they aren't what I need for my shooting scenarios.


Like the USO TS-12X 3-12x44, or the Athlon Helos BTR Gen. 2 2-12x42:
They check all 3 boxes, except they just go up to 12x — and I'll need a little more than than (14x, 16x, 20x).


Here are some scopes that lack 1 of the 4 boxes:
• The NX8 2.5-20x50 is all of it's 12" wonderful, but twice my budget.

• Riton 7 Conquer 3-18x50 is 1.6" too long, and $700 over budget.

• Trijicon Tenmile 4-24x50 is 2.5" too long, not going to work.

• Leopolds don't have the minimum 15y parallax I need.

• Burris Xtreme Tactical 4-20x50 has 50y parallax (and is 1.9" too long).

• Crimson Trace 3 Series 4-20x50 is 4" too long.

• The S&B PMII 3-20x50 Ultra Short is a work of art, but the sticker price would end me up in a divorce court....


Thanks for any hints you can give me to find my unicorn.

Matthias

Sounds ;like you are tired of looking...LOL

 

[TXTrained]

Am I hunting for a unicorn? Maybe. And yet I have hope that maybe you have seen it galloping in the woods somewhere....

What variable scopes are:
▪ under $1000,
▪ under 12" (13"?),
▪ under 16y parallax, and
▪ over 13x magnification?


Just so you don't waste your time — all 4 requirements are non-negotiables.
Because I have found scopes that fulfill 3 of the 4 just fine — but they aren't what I need for my shooting scenarios.


Like the USO TS-12X 3-12x44, or the Athlon Helos BTR Gen. 2 2-12x42:
They check all 3 boxes, except they just go up to 12x — and I'll need a little more than than (14x, 16x, 20x).


Here are some scopes that lack 1 of the 4 boxes:
• The NX8 2.5-20x50 is all of it's 12" wonderful, but twice my budget.

• Riton 7 Conquer 3-18x50 is 1.6" too long, and $700 over budget.

• Trijicon Tenmile 4-24x50 is 2.5" too long, not going to work.

• Leopolds don't have the minimum 15y parallax I need.

• Burris Xtreme Tactical 4-20x50 has 50y parallax (and is 1.9" too long).

• Crimson Trace 3 Series 4-20x50 is 4" too long.

• The S&B PMII 3-20x50 Ultra Short is a work of art, but the sticker price would end me up in a divorce court....


Thanks for any hints you can give me to find my unicorn.

Matthias

OK..I've had this scope 4 years on my 350 Legend.Never had a problem with it.CYCLOPS aka JOE Rhea reviewed it..VECTOR VEYRON 4-16x44 FFP 30mm main tube. Locking turrets..Parallax down to 10 yards.lts 10.6 inches long. Meets all requirements.

 

[Tulsa Reiner]

Am I hunting for a unicorn? Maybe. And yet I have hope that maybe you have seen it galloping in the woods somewhere....

What variable scopes are:
▪ under $1000,
▪ under 12" (13"?),
▪ under 16y parallax, and
▪ over 13x magnification?


Just so you don't waste your time — all 4 requirements are non-negotiables.
Because I have found scopes that fulfill 3 of the 4 just fine — but they aren't what I need for my shooting scenarios.


Like the USO TS-12X 3-12x44, or the Athlon Helos BTR Gen. 2 2-12x42:
They check all 3 boxes, except they just go up to 12x — and I'll need a little more than than (14x, 16x, 20x).


Here are some scopes that lack 1 of the 4 boxes:
• The NX8 2.5-20x50 is all of it's 12" wonderful, but twice my budget.

• Riton 7 Conquer 3-18x50 is 1.6" too long, and $700 over budget.

• Trijicon Tenmile 4-24x50 is 2.5" too long, not going to work.

• Leopolds don't have the minimum 15y parallax I need.

• Burris Xtreme Tactical 4-20x50 has 50y parallax (and is 1.9" too long).

• Crimson Trace 3 Series 4-20x50 is 4" too long.

• The S&B PMII 3-20x50 Ultra Short is a work of art, but the sticker price would end me up in a divorce court....


Thanks for any hints you can give me to find my unicorn.

Matthias

Matthias, are you still gathering information on scopes? Getting ready to publish the Wikipedia of Rifle Scopes ("Scopepedia")?