James Spencer
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I am looking for some recommendations for a scope in the $400-$600 range and would like for it to be a 50mm.
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Buckstop
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Leupold Vari x 3i with the 30mm tube. Excellent in low light. If you hunt many open places n fields the 4.5 x 14 is nice. Lower magnification is fine if you hunt mostly woods.
sghoghunter
Senior Member
I have a bushnel trophy xlt with 30mm tubes and a vortex crossfire ll with 30mm tubes and both are very good in low light
T-N-T
Senior Member
Leupold
Zeiss
Zeiss
lonewolf247
Senior Member
Meopta Meopro 4-12x50
bloodiarrow68
Doodle
Leupold. Ive never bought another brand since I bought the first 4.5-14x50 Leupold. Im not saying they are the best, Ive just never looked through a scope any clearer.
Not to mention the eye relief. I have more VX2's than 3'. Cant tell any difference between the 2.
Not to mention the eye relief. I have more VX2's than 3'. Cant tell any difference between the 2.
Deernut3
Senior Member
And I'll second that, excellent low light scope.
stringmusic
Senior Member
I bought a Nikon monarch 4x16x50 off amazon for $480 I think. I love it. I'm sure other scopes are great too, but the Nikon is a great scope.
Jim Boyd
Senior Member
Meopta or Zeiss
$$ for $$ - no one is close except maybe Vortex.
Good luck.
$$ for $$ - no one is close except maybe Vortex.
Good luck.
Meopta - Cabelas sells them as their euro line. On sale right now I think.
Zeiss conquest is nice if you can get it in your range.
Otherwise I believe the Leupold VX-3i is the best bang for your buck with a scope. Do not get a scope less than VX-3i from Leupold - I have a VX-2 and it is difficult in low light. Dad's got a VX-3 and it is better in low light.
Vortex isn't all that - but if you want Vortex you have to go Viper or better. Their warranty only mirrors Leupold's warranty, don't let anyone tell you diff - they have to or never would have gotten off the ground. I have a Viper.
Also don't get too caught up on the 1-inch vs 30 mm tubes. The tubes don't do anything for light. The 30 mm tube is to allow for more scope windage & elevation adjustment.
Zeiss conquest is nice if you can get it in your range.
Otherwise I believe the Leupold VX-3i is the best bang for your buck with a scope. Do not get a scope less than VX-3i from Leupold - I have a VX-2 and it is difficult in low light. Dad's got a VX-3 and it is better in low light.
Vortex isn't all that - but if you want Vortex you have to go Viper or better. Their warranty only mirrors Leupold's warranty, don't let anyone tell you diff - they have to or never would have gotten off the ground. I have a Viper.
Also don't get too caught up on the 1-inch vs 30 mm tubes. The tubes don't do anything for light. The 30 mm tube is to allow for more scope windage & elevation adjustment.
lonewolf247
Senior Member
mdgreco191
Senior Member
Nikon scopes are really good. I have one on my deer rifle and one on my SRH .44 mag.
michaellee84
Senior Member
Vortex optics have been great for me
Dallen92
Senior Member
Leupold VXR 4-12x50 with firedot
James Spencer
Member
First, thanks for all the great advice and suggestions. After reading the reviews and doing a lot of research I am going to purchase the Leopold Leupold VX-3i 4.5x14x50mm.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Buford_Dawg
Senior Member
Great choice...
Nikon and Leupold are the only scopes that sit on my guns. Both are exceptional for the price. My son recently put a Vortex on a AR and I must say it is clear and for the $$$ appears to be a great value.
Nikon and Leupold are the only scopes that sit on my guns. Both are exceptional for the price. My son recently put a Vortex on a AR and I must say it is clear and for the $$$ appears to be a great value.
