Help me pick a rifle scope

RevSmoke · 07-02-2014, 05:34 PM

OK, I have had this 303 British rifle for at least 40 years. It has had the same scope on it for the last 20. Well, the scope is toast.

I was 1 shot, 1 kill with it until this last season. I shot a deer, dropped it, but as I aimed at the neck, I took out both the hind legs at the knees. (so I still got my deer, but it was not an instant kill, but the gun was WAAAAY off.) After much work, it is apparent that the scope is whack!

I need a new scope, but I do not know much about the new technology.

I'd like something reasonably priced without having to blow the bank as I really don't have it to spend. I'd prefer something in $130-$230 range, but if I need to go above that, I'd listen to reasons why more cash would be a good investment.

Thanks for the help!

Peace of the Lord be with you.

MarkinAZ · 07-02-2014, 06:29 PM

I've always enjoyed the Leupold brand Todd:

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/

The "Rifleman" series near the bottom of the page may be up your alley in 2-7x or 3-9x. I use to carry a Leupold 36x on my Remington 700 .300 WinMag, but that was for long-range practice...

Good luck!

357 · 07-02-2014, 06:33 PM

I put a Leupold VX-II on my 1917 Enfield years ago. Love that scope to this day. Unfortunately it cost more than the rifle. I opted for the 50mm lens so it was quite a bit more. The standard 40 mm VX-II are reasonable if I remember correctly.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunti...3Bcat104535180

Shows a 40 mm 3-9x zoom for $300. A little over your budget but compare it side by side with another option if you can. That's how I picked mine. Cabelas giant gun counter had dozens to try, plus the store is so big you can actually play with the zoom a bit.

TXSmokey · 07-02-2014, 07:05 PM

leupold, bushnell, and Nikon are all good

8zeros · 07-02-2014, 07:22 PM

NRA's American Rifleman has been reviewing a scope a month. Lots of good info there.

Col. Kurtz · 07-02-2014, 07:49 PM

Are you sure it's not the nut behind the buttstock that's the problem?

Dave128 · 07-02-2014, 08:28 PM

Field & Stream recently did a nice review of a bunch of scopes. Check out their website.

WhiteMamba · 07-02-2014, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Are you sure it's not the nut behind the buttstock that's the problem?

I've had a Sightron II for 10 years but the model it is out of production. It still works great killed a 12 pointer last Thanksgiving.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-02-2014, 09:51 PM

I have the 3-9x40mm Redfield scope and really like it. I think it performs great and the price point is very reasonable for what you get. http://www.redfield.com/riflescopes/

smitty81 · 07-02-2014, 10:18 PM

nikon

emopunker2004 · 07-02-2014, 10:51 PM

Vortex makes great optics too. From the mid 100s all the way up to 5k

Simple1 · 07-03-2014, 05:01 PM

For value, https://eabco.com/rifle-scopes-mounts.htm is hard to beat. The Hawke line has great optics and their own branded Bushnell copy 97D scope comes in at $159.

azar · 07-04-2014, 01:05 AM

Check out http://www.cameralandny.com/ once you decide they have some great deals on optics. That being said I am fan of Leupold VX-3
Mack

dijit · 07-04-2014, 10:02 AM

If its in your price range I would have to agree with Justin. Vortex are hard to beat especially on larger bore rifles.

RevSmoke · 07-06-2014, 05:38 PM

I am hoping to get to Cabela's next week and check out a few things. I can see the prices and such on the internet, but being able to eyeball them, look through them would be very beneficial.

I like the suggestions, I am going to look at the Leupold, Nikon, and Vortex primarily. Usually the staff at Cabela's is knowledgeable and helpful.

Unfortunately Mark, Cabela's does not carry the Rifleman scope - at least according to their web page.

Chainsaw13 · 07-13-2014, 08:46 AM

NM

07-02-2014, 05:34 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Help me pick a rifle scope OK, I have had this 303 British rifle for at least 40 years. It has had the same scope on it for the last 20. Well, the scope is toast. I was 1 shot, 1 kill with it until this last season. I shot a deer, dropped it, but as I aimed at the neck, I took out both the hind legs at the knees. (so I still got my deer, but it was not an instant kill, but the gun was WAAAAY off.) After much work, it is apparent that the scope is whack! I need a new scope, but I do not know much about the new technology. I'd like something reasonably priced without having to blow the bank as I really don't have it to spend. I'd prefer something in $130-$230 range, but if I need to go above that, I'd listen to reasons why more cash would be a good investment. Thanks for the help! Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

07-02-2014, 06:29 PM	#2
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope I've always enjoyed the Leupold brand Todd: http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/ The "Rifleman" series near the bottom of the page may be up your alley in 2-7x or 3-9x. I use to carry a Leupold 36x on my Remington 700 .300 WinMag, but that was for long-range practice... Good luck! __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

07-02-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope I put a Leupold VX-II on my 1917 Enfield years ago. Love that scope to this day. Unfortunately it cost more than the rifle. I opted for the 50mm lens so it was quite a bit more. The standard 40 mm VX-II are reasonable if I remember correctly. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunti...3Bcat104535180 Shows a 40 mm 3-9x zoom for $300. A little over your budget but compare it side by side with another option if you can. That's how I picked mine. Cabelas giant gun counter had dozens to try, plus the store is so big you can actually play with the zoom a bit. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

07-02-2014, 07:05 PM	#4
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07-02-2014, 07:22 PM	#5
8zeros What's this button do? Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Roger Location: Far from everything Posts: 268 Trading: (0)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope NRA's American Rifleman has been reviewing a scope a month. Lots of good info there. __________________

07-02-2014, 07:49 PM	#6
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07-02-2014, 08:28 PM	#7
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,924 Trading: (4)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope Field & Stream recently did a nice review of a bunch of scopes. Check out their website. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

07-02-2014, 09:51 PM	#9
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope I have the 3-9x40mm Redfield scope and really like it. I think it performs great and the price point is very reasonable for what you get. http://www.redfield.com/riflescopes/

07-02-2014, 10:18 PM	#10
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope nikon

07-02-2014, 10:51 PM	#11
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope Vortex makes great optics too. From the mid 100s all the way up to 5k __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

07-03-2014, 05:01 PM	#12
Simple1 Livin' the dream Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brian Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 303 Trading: (14)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope For value, https://eabco.com/rifle-scopes-mounts.htm is hard to beat. The Hawke line has great optics and their own branded Bushnell copy 97D scope comes in at $159.

07-04-2014, 01:05 AM	#13
azar It is what it is! Join Date: Feb 2014 First Name: Mack Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 471 Trading: (18)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope Check out http://www.cameralandny.com/ once you decide they have some great deals on optics. That being said I am fan of Leupold VX-3 Mack __________________ Hunt, Fish, Smoke, Sleep Repeat...

07-04-2014, 10:02 AM	#14
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope If its in your price range I would have to agree with Justin. Vortex are hard to beat especially on larger bore rifles. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

07-06-2014, 05:38 PM	#15
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Re: Help me pick a rifle scope I am hoping to get to Cabela's next week and check out a few things. I can see the prices and such on the internet, but being able to eyeball them, look through them would be very beneficial. I like the suggestions, I am going to look at the Leupold, Nikon, and Vortex primarily. Usually the staff at Cabela's is knowledgeable and helpful. Unfortunately Mark, Cabela's does not carry the Rifleman scope - at least according to their web page. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

07-13-2014, 08:46 AM	#16
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