So give me a few ideas. Can you get one that's any good under a $1000.
So give me a few ideas. Can you get one that's any good under a $1000.
Sporting. Something with glas for under 500 yards.What magnification, FOV and glass are you looking for? Do you want a tactical set up or just sporting? these things will affect pricing along with the brand. But +1 on Randy's and Blary's suggestions.
Thanks . Appreciate the information.Anything with GOOD glass. Comparable Leupold, Burris, and Nikon beats Vortex hands down on image quality/resolution. The you hit the premium makers, Swarovski, Zeiss, and such, who you don't want to look through unless you have a great hold on your credit card. Vortex lives off their warranty, well ALL the quality major brand scope makers do lifetime warranties.
For a 500 yd Mil-Dot you have several scopes in the $500 range that are, but do not mail order unless you have looked through them elsewhere. Most stores have a stock you can mount 2-3 scopes on, shoulder them up, and compare side by side.
Found this on ebay
Leupold 4-12x40 P5 Mil Dot Reticle Rifle Scope - 115392
for $409.
I have been a fan of Leupold scopes when I got my first back in 1963.
Great price. Was it new?
Bottom line is, the further you shoot, the more you appreciate (need) top quality optics. At intermediate ranges, any decent quality scope will do. But as you extend the distance, even some good quality scopes won't cut it, you'll need more magnification, better glass and "brighter" light gathering capability. Minor short comings that are not apparent at say, 200 yards are glaringly apparent at 600 yds. When I first bought my heavy .308 bolt gun, I wasn't expecting to shoot at more than say 300 yds. I initially equipped it with a Leupold 2.5-10 x 40 mildot scope and all was well. But when I decided to dabble in 600 yd F-class competition, that Leupold just would not cut it. I needed more magnification, more light gathering and more clarity to not only see the target, but to read mirage and other wind signs, in order to be competitive. The above mentioned Sightron put me in the game for a lot less than a NightForce, Steiner, USO, etc.
Great advice John. I spent the money and put a S&B on my 700 Police years ago, while it's capable of grouping at a 1000 clicks I'm just not.