Good afternoon everyone,
I am looking to buy a scope to throw on a .243 for coyote hunting. It doesn't need to be anything too fancy. Brightness, clarity, and durability are all very important to me. I'd like to keep my cost less than $500 by as much as possible. I live on the plains so the possibility of a long range shot is there, but 90% of shots will be under 300 yards.
Adjustable turrets are not required.
In the VX-R, I'd be looking at a 3-9x40mm.($499)
In the Viper HS, I'd be looking at either a 2.5-10x44mm($419) or a 4-16x44mm($399 - adjustable turret).
My question...
Of those three options, are there any that shine above the rest? The vortex options around about $100 less than the Leupold. Are you getting $100 less quality?
Also, which zoom range would be most ideal?
If there is anything that would be worth a look that I haven't listed, please feel free to make suggestions.
I'm not opposed to spending the full budget as I believe in the adage of spending more on your optics than you do on your rifle. With that said, I don't want to throw money away if I don't need to.
Thanks
I am looking to buy a scope to throw on a .243 for coyote hunting. It doesn't need to be anything too fancy. Brightness, clarity, and durability are all very important to me. I'd like to keep my cost less than $500 by as much as possible. I live on the plains so the possibility of a long range shot is there, but 90% of shots will be under 300 yards.
Adjustable turrets are not required.
In the VX-R, I'd be looking at a 3-9x40mm.($499)
In the Viper HS, I'd be looking at either a 2.5-10x44mm($419) or a 4-16x44mm($399 - adjustable turret).
My question...
Of those three options, are there any that shine above the rest? The vortex options around about $100 less than the Leupold. Are you getting $100 less quality?
Also, which zoom range would be most ideal?
If there is anything that would be worth a look that I haven't listed, please feel free to make suggestions.
I'm not opposed to spending the full budget as I believe in the adage of spending more on your optics than you do on your rifle. With that said, I don't want to throw money away if I don't need to.
Thanks