quality affordable scope?

jester_masque · 05-05-2008, 12:06 PM

I am looking for a good affordable scope for my ruger 300 mag. Any ideas?

soulracer · 05-05-2008, 12:26 PM

check my thread below.. "quality, low cost optics. There have been a few responses there.

.280Rem · 05-05-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jester_masque

I am looking for a good affordable scope for my ruger 300 mag. Any ideas?

Leupold VX II, 3x-9x. Good quality, affordable price. You wont go wrong with a Leupold.

soulracer · 05-05-2008, 01:07 PM

You may want to more accurately define "affordable"..some see 1500 as an affordable scope and others see that as top of the line.

.280Rem · 05-05-2008, 01:18 PM

Midway had the Leupold 3-9 x 40 for $299.99. To me, that is probably the best all around value in scopes. Lots of bang for the buck IMO.

Ron AKA · 05-05-2008, 02:43 PM

You can find some ratings here to consider:

Recommended Riflescopes

The Optics Talk Forums: SWFA Riflescope Rating Scale

Ron

Asphalt Cowboy · 05-05-2008, 04:19 PM

With the work that crosses my bench, I've found the Nikon Monarch and the Weaver Classic's offer a good value. Most any blue colar working Joe can afford one and they offer acceptable performance. Nothing leaves my bench with a lesser scope, preferably better,,,

jimkim · 05-05-2008, 05:09 PM

I know I'm going to regret asking this but what happened to the tasco world class scopes. I haven't bought a scope in over fifteen years back then the world class was considered a good scope. I should have kept up with it, but I was busy raising my kids.

turner · 05-05-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jester_masque

I am looking for a good affordable scope for my ruger 300 mag. Any ideas?

I have two: First is a Leupold European in either 2-7x33 or 3-9x40, both are 30mm and EXCELLENT scopes. The other would be this steal...one I might need to buy, myself: a 2.5-8x32 Zeiss scope at the same price ($399.!!!) If this is within your budget, let me know, and I'll give you the place to purchase either! Good luck!

meatloaf · 05-06-2008, 05:16 AM

check out counter sniper scopes, they are sweat as hell. Im going to put one on my remmington 700. They start at 250 and go up, way up.

05-05-2008, 12:06 PM	#1
jester_masque Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	quality affordable scope? I am looking for a good affordable scope for my ruger 300 mag. Any ideas?

05-05-2008, 04:19 PM	#7
Asphalt Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A one horse town in E.Kansas. Posts: 291 Trader Rating: (0)	With the work that crosses my bench, I've found the Nikon Monarch and the Weaver Classic's offer a good value. Most any blue colar working Joe can afford one and they offer acceptable performance. Nothing leaves my bench with a lesser scope, preferably better,,, __________________ Yes, I Ride A Motorcycle. I Have To, It's Cheaper Than A Shrink.

05-05-2008, 05:09 PM	#8
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,762 Trader Rating: (0)	I know I'm going to regret asking this but what happened to the tasco world class scopes. I haven't bought a scope in over fifteen years back then the world class was considered a good scope. I should have kept up with it, but I was busy raising my kids. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

05-05-2008, 12:26 PM	#2
soulracer Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	check my thread below.. "quality, low cost optics. There have been a few responses there.

05-05-2008, 01:07 PM	#4
soulracer Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0)	You may want to more accurately define "affordable"..some see 1500 as an affordable scope and others see that as top of the line.

05-05-2008, 01:18 PM	#5
.280Rem Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0)	Midway had the Leupold 3-9 x 40 for $299.99. To me, that is probably the best all around value in scopes. Lots of bang for the buck IMO.

05-05-2008, 02:43 PM	#6
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704 Trader Rating: (0)	You can find some ratings here to consider: Recommended Riflescopes The Optics Talk Forums: SWFA Riflescope Rating Scale Ron

05-06-2008, 05:16 AM	#10
meatloaf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lakewood CO Posts: 863 Trader Rating: (0)	check out counter sniper scopes, they are sweat as hell. Im going to put one on my remmington 700. They start at 250 and go up, way up.