Need to scope my new 22-250, but didn't want to spend a fortune. I was just wanting all of your opinions on the best scope for under $200... certainly no more than $250 (for night and day coyotes). ??
I would look into the Burris Fullfield II. I had a 3x9x40 on my 25/06 Encore and just sold it to get a 4x14x42 Fullfield II. I use this gun primarily for night hunting and was very happy with it. You can get a 3x9 for under $200 from just about any of the better scope dealers (SWFA, Bear Basin, Midsouth, D&R). Also you may want to look at the Leupold VX-II. I have seen them as low as $240 from D&R.
For night hunting I really like a scope with a larger objective to gather all the light it can. For under $200 I would seriously look at the Simmons Atec scopes. Can be found from $110.00 to $169.99. They are a 3.5-10x44 come with a 3" sunshade and are extreemly clear for the money. Atleast look at them. Wal-Mart usually has them in stock in the cabinet.
On one of my rifles I have had a Simmons 6.5x20x44MAG for a long time and it has been a really good scope. You can find them brand new for around $129. For the money it is a great buy, plus it has a lifetime warranty.
I was wondering about the Simmons 44 Mag's I got a pair of them for 54 each. (I was looking over my shoulders for the cops while I was in the parking lot even though I had the receipt). I got one on my 22-250 and one on a 308. They have been good so for but I have only hunted with the 308. I also have a Swift 4-12x40 on a Weatherby 308 and it has been great. They do not make my model any more but I would buy another in a hert beat.
I have a Simmons WT Classic 6.5-20x50 that I put on my 22-250 a while back. So far I love it, nice and repeatable, clear and has worked well for what I use it for. Got it at a gunshow for $99.
Leupold.
You can get a Leupold Vari Xl for under $200. I have been putting nothing but Leupolds on my centerfire rifles for years. I boutght my first Leupold in 1968. It when through a car werck and has gouges all over it but still works like a new one. I am now closeing in on 15 Leupold scopes and have never had a problem with any of them. I did buy acouple of Burrius scope for my handguns as Leupold didn`t offer what I thought I wanted at the time. I am about to send back a Burrius 3 x 9 scope because it move the point of impact about 5 inches at 85 yrds when you go from 3X to 9X. When it`s been repaired I will sell it and my other Burrius scopes and run nothing but Leupolds on my handguns eather.
No offense Rumple but BSA!!! C'mon man. I just bought my first non-Leupold the other day which happened to be a Sightron. Read a great review on them in Varmint Hunter Magazine by Norm Johnson who really put them through the paces. I haven't been disapointed. Mine is a 4-16 which was a little more than 200 (E-bay for 275) but after testing it at the range I'm favorably impressed. As for BSA do a search in the forum, there's been alot of talk about them lately, none good, so PLEASE don't waste your money!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
the optic zone has the bushnell 3200 elite with the fire fly retical for around $200.00 bucks and its a great scope. shine the flashlite thru the scope and the reticals will glow nice and bright all night
Sportingly,
Cracker
I hate to spend money on a scope also, it's bad enough being able to afford only a few of the guns that I need! However, every time I bought anything but a Leopold, I've been disappointed. The only thing worse than spending a fortune on a good scope is wasting $200 on a piece of junk, before spending the fortune on the good scope. I read these posts and I'm tempted to check out the Sightrons and the Swifts and the . . . whatever! Then I realize how that's worked out so many times in the past 30+ years.
Just listen to Catfish and Maximum Bob. I too am predudice to Leupold. Have 3 and had more years ago and none gave me any trouble. Better to spend a little more with less worry. Kinda like Ford vs. Chevy and we all know that Chevy is tops. Right?