scope recommendation

[elkman1]

I have bought a 7mm-08 and I am looking for the best scope I can get for under $500. Any recommendations?

[Homesteader]

Depends what you want to do with it, what, and how do you hunt. Is the gun a light weight, etc. Stick to the big names, and go look thru a few. Also don't be afraid to purchase a good used scope, I hardly ever buy new scopes anymore, way better deals used, and if required the big guys all have warranty anyway. I'm partial to Leupold, VXIII 2.5-8, FX II 4x, 6x, or VX2 3-9's.

PS you should've posted in the guns and ammo section.

[elkman1]

It's a Tikka T3 lite. I am going to use it for a bit of everything, bush to cut blocks.

[north american hunter]

Zeiss conquest 3-9x40

[Homesteader]

Originally Posted by elkman1

It's a Tikka T3 lite. I am going to use it for a bit of everything, bush to cut blocks.

Well you won't go far from wrong with any of the above mentioned. Zeiss Conquest is another popular one in 3-9x40.

[Mountain Guy]

Redfield Revolution.

[elkman1]

does anyone have any other ideas? The Zeiss conquest seems past my price point the redfield is in the running. How about a vortex? Anyone use one and has pros and cons?

[fish gunner]

Originally Posted by mountain guy

redfield revolution.

×2 4×12.-40.

[Prairiewolf]

Originally Posted by elkman1

I have bought a 7mm-08 and I am looking for the best scope I can get for under $500. Any recommendations?

For a hunting rifle that's going to see some field use I'd check into the Vortex lines (Diamondback, Viper, etc). I'm very pleased with the glass in mine and I don't baby it when I'm in the field because I know the warrantly will cover whatver happens. Some guys complain that us Vortex owners quote the warrantly like its a bad thing, but it isn't. Leupold has a similar warranty and the glass is comparable for VX2 and down. Either works.