Scope recommendations?

fastprofessor · August 14, 2005, 23:46

I know this has been talked about before but my search of the archives didn't find exactly what I was looking for. I'm looking for a decent scope for my 30-06 Remington 742 to use for deer hunting. I don't really care if its variable power or not as long as I can get 4x out of it. I am willing to spend up to $250 for a decent scope but don't really know what is the best bang for the buck in this price range. Leupold varix1?

**W.E.G.** · August 14, 2005, 23:49

Leupold is a good product. My first choice when cost is my second concern.

For the rifle/application you mentioned you might get by with something cheaper, especially if you don't play rough with it.

Another Bill · August 15, 2005, 10:33

I have a Nikon Monarch 2x7x32 on my FAL and I think it is in every way at least the equal of my various Leupold Vari-XIII's. Here is a link for it at $269,
http://www.riflescopes.com/products/...riflescope.htm

Bill

edited to add, I forgot about thier 4x40 @ $239
http://www.riflescopes.com/products/...riflescope.htm

Still-Learning · August 16, 2005, 14:27

Quote:

Originally posted by fastprofessor
I know this has been talked about before but my search of the archives didn't find exactly what I was looking for. I'm looking for a decent scope for my 30-06 Remington 742 to use for deer hunting. I don't really care if its variable power or not as long as I can get 4x out of it. I am willing to spend up to $250 for a decent scope but don't really know what is the best bang for the buck in this price range. Leupold varix1?

I have a Nikon 3x9 x 40 mm on my .300 Weatherby Magnum. Lot's of recoil and it has held up well. I bought it for $200.00 a couple of years ago at a gun shop here in AZ. Leupold would be my choice too, if money were not a factor. Maybe someday.
Learning

gunhead · August 17, 2005, 21:52

I bought a Beautiful BUSHNELL 3200 series 10x40 mildot scope with target knobs for $158 + postage.
Nicely made in Japan & lifetime warranty.
I would check this entire series including the 4200 w/rain guard.
Nice scopes & priced right.
I did a search on the WWW & the best price was from D & R sports.
https://www.dnrsports.net
Clicking on the scope pic, reveals the price

GL..
Rich

August 14, 2005, 23:46	#1
fastprofessor Registered FALaholic #: 13254 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,719	Scope recommendations? I know this has been talked about before but my search of the archives didn't find exactly what I was looking for. I'm looking for a decent scope for my 30-06 Remington 742 to use for deer hunting. I don't really care if its variable power or not as long as I can get 4x out of it. I am willing to spend up to $250 for a decent scope but don't really know what is the best bang for the buck in this price range. Leupold varix1? __________________ Greg My position is that anybody who's in favor of gun control is a fuing moron.*---Jackie Mason*

August 14, 2005, 23:49	#2
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,056	Leupold is a good product. My first choice when cost is my second concern. For the rifle/application you mentioned you might get by with something cheaper, especially if you don't play rough with it. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

August 15, 2005, 10:33	#3
Another Bill Registered FALaholic #: 347 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 99	I have a Nikon Monarch 2x7x32 on my FAL and I think it is in every way at least the equal of my various Leupold Vari-XIII's. Here is a link for it at $269, http://www.riflescopes.com/products/...riflescope.htm Bill edited to add, I forgot about thier 4x40 @ $239 http://www.riflescopes.com/products/...riflescope.htm __________________ Happiness is a warm gun... Bang bang, shoot shoot... Beatles cira 1968

August 17, 2005, 21:52	#5
gunhead Registered FALaholic #: 2820 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 2,395	I bought a Beautiful BUSHNELL 3200 series 10x40 mildot scope with target knobs for $158 + postage. Nicely made in Japan & lifetime warranty. I would check this entire series including the 4200 w/rain guard. Nice scopes & priced right. I did a search on the WWW & the best price was from D & R sports. https://www.dnrsports.net Clicking on the scope pic, reveals the price GL.. Rich __________________ Gun-Head "Who ever said that Common Sense was so Common?" Last edited by gunhead; August 17, 2005 at 21:59.

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