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Looking to spend between 300-400 on a scope. Going to be mounted to a 30-06 Savage 110. I have so far had a good experience with my Bushnell so I wouldn't have a problem sticking with them, just maybe moving up to a 3200. Buriss, Nikon, Bushnell have been particularly interesting to me. What are your recommendations?

In a word, Leupold.

I've got three and they've never failed (knock on wood).

I would try shopping at http://www.opticsplanet.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; a friend and I both just bought scopes from them at a good price. Their website does not show availability though so you HAVE to call. Take my advice b/c I didn't call and they didn't have what I wanted. I got an email a few days later saying what I wanted was hard to keep on the shelf, which is bull, but I changed my order and they gave my a 5% coupon towards my next purchase. Pm me and I will give you the coupon code if you are interested. I just purchased an inexpensive Barska scope that I am pleased with for the price.

You might check out http://www.samplelist.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for used/refurbished scopes if you're not opposed to that sort of thing. Take note that some scopes maintain the lifetime warranty between owners (I believe Leupold is one of them).

I bought a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 from them before I was awake enough to realize the warranty thing. Was kinda bummed when I received the box and saw it only had a 90 day warranty (if I recall correctly). I turned right around an bought a 4.5-14x40 Buckmaster from them too.

I'm pretty confident the Buckmaster is a good product and will last a long time, and wasn't too concerned with the refurb. warranty.

I second gmckinl, Leupold.
I like their VXII grade scopes. People tell me the VXIII is better but I can't see any difference and all come with Leupolds guarantee.

>Looking to spend between 300-400 on a scope.

If it were me, I'd go with Leupold.

Only problem are the leupolds are pricey. would love to have one, but unless i had a really nice CZ 550, I am apprehensive about putting a scope that is worth more than the rifle on it.

That was the boat I was in

Kalipsocs,
You say you want to spend $300 - $400 on a scope but the Leupolds are too pricey.
Go here:
http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#leupold%20VXII____-_" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or here:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... ISO-8859-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Leupold 3-9X40 $329.
Leupold 3-9X50 $399.

What's the problem?

uuuhhhhh...I don't think it's uncommon to spend more, often a lot more, on optics than on the rifle.


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gmckinl wrote:In a word, Leupold.

I've got three and they've never failed (knock on wood).

There may be better optics out there, but they are going to cost you the equivalent of a new rifle or more to buy. I know a guy that has a Zeise (sp.) on a cheap Remington 710. The scope cost over 1000 bucks. He could have bought three more Remmingtons for what he paid for the scope. Ive shot the rifle, and the difference I could tell between his glass and my Leupolds is that his tended to gather a little more light. Not enough to justify the added expense in my opinion. All mine are 3x9x40s and each one was right at 200 bucks.

You can get a Bushnell Elite 4200 2.5x10x40 for around $360. I like Leupolds as much as the next guy, but you won't beat the 4200 in that price range.

Im sure that Bushnell makes some quality scopes, but I bought one for a rifle a few years ago and had nothing but problems with it from the get go. I cant remember which one it was, but it right at 125-150 bucks. The optics were great, in fact, I still have it and use it for a spotter. It just wouldnt keep a zero. After a couple rounds, it would start to drift. Unfortunately, I found that out after it was too late to take it back. I probably got a bad apple, as I know plenty of folks that use them, but for my money, I stick with Leupolds.