Hunting scope recomendations

[.308WIN]

I am looking to pick up a new scope for my new 30-06. Only issue is every store seems to have better selections in the "long range bench rest scopes" than the basic hunting scopes. I just want to find a good scope, sub 500 dollars, and good low range magnification, 2-7 or 8, 2.5-10, or 3-9 max. I currently have a nikon p5 2.5-10 on my .308 which is a good scope for the money, and I would like something deecent for my 30-06 as well. Anyone got any recomendations?

Bushnell prime? Vortex diamondback or viper? Leupold freedom?

Thanks!

[catnthehat]

I'm a Leupold guy, love them old and new!
Cat

[WildBillG]

I am with Cat get a Leupold Freedom 3-9 that would be my choice.

[huntwat]

Bushnell on a vanguard, best bang for your buck.

[trooper]

Leupold has my vote. or maybe a Vortex.

[Redneck 7]

Couple different models in the Leupold freedom line up that fit your description. I have a 1.25-4x20 on my pump .243 and it works really good. I don’t have a freedom 3-9 but all my other scopes are leupolds. I think there is a new in box 3-9 freedom in the buy and sell on this forum.

[GWN]

Another vote for Leupold, strayed here and there and always go back, overall the best for the money and I've never had an issue with one, reliable and solid performers

[V-Diddy]

Leupold. I really like quality of Vortex glass, but concerned with durability. My buddy has sent his Vortex for a repair for the second time now. Sure, they have a lifetime warranty, but why would anyone want to deal with that...

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[270person]

Leupold all day long. If you watch the buy and sells on various sites you can probably find a VX-3i in 3x9 right around the $500 Mark. Lowest I've seen is $475 and thats off a 649 regular price. Really good scopes.

I would ignore Vortex and Burris like the plague.

Scope inventories are pretty light out there right now with a number of manufacturers all the way up to Swarovski having had production shut down for some time. I'd highly doubt prices will be down at all when they fire up again with demands at ridiculous levels.

[Dean2]

Dantes has brand new 3x9x40 Duplex VX3i on sale for $650, including GST, plus shipping. They have the 4.5x14x40 version for about 80 bucks more. That is cheaper than many used ones I have seen for sale.


Speaking of deals, Gobels has the Leica CRF 2700 R on sale for $650 also.

[fishnguy]

Northpro Sports has these on sale and free shipping if you enter FREESHIP as a promo code at checkout:

Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 with duplex reticle for $629.99

Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40mm with plex reticle for $297.95

Bushnell Elite 3500 3-9x40 with DOA 600 reticle for $219

I would go with the Leupold. I have had that Burris as well and it’s a solid scope. Not a fan of Bushnell myself.

Goble’s also has VX3i 4.5-14x40 for $654.95.

[fishnguy]

^ Looks like that 4.5-14x40 is gone. I should have picked one up myself yesterday when it was still in stock.

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by fishnguy

Northpro Sports has these on sale and free shipping if you enter FREESHIP as a promo code at checkout:

Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40 with duplex reticle for $629.99

Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40mm with plex reticle for $297.95

Bushnell Elite 3500 3-9x40 with DOA 600 reticle for $219

I would go with the Leupold. I have had that Burris as well and it’s a solid scope. Not a fan of Bushnell myself.

Goble’s also has VX3i 4.5-14x40 for $654.95.

Those are some very good deals, especially with the extra 20 bucks shipping thrown in. Really pays to spend some time checking the different vendors websites.

[pjb274181]

If you can afford it, I'd spend a bit more and go Swarovski or similar. I have a Bushnell Elite and the last few minutes of legal light can be problematic. Looking through a Swarovski makes a huge difference is how well you see the animal.