Scope recommendation

[noleveyor]

Looking for a replacement for an older Nikon scope. It's been decades since I bought one new and I have no current knowledge about scope quality so I'd appreciate any recommendations. It's for hunting rifle but I wouldn't mind it being useful on an AR if needed. I'm looking to stay in the sub $500 range.

Thanks!

 

[Baddog 0302]

What power was your old scope ? Probably the best way to pick out a scope is to determine what power you want, which might be based on the mid way point between the closest and furthers distance you plan to shoot, next weather a Variable or a fixed power.
Go to "big box" sporting goods store and ask to look through several scopes.
What is your intended use for a scoped AR ?

 

[noleveyor]

What power was your old scope ? Probably the best way to pick out a scope is to determine what power you want, which might be based on the mid way point between the closest and furthers distance you plan to shoot, next weather a Variable or a fixed power.
Go to "big box" sporting goods store and ask to look through several scopes.
What is your intended use for a scoped AR ?

It was a 3-10x. I've looked at Bass Pro and academy here in town and can't tell much difference in clarity/quality/low light potential in store. I'd be using the AR for hog hunting if I swapped the scope over.
Thanks.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

For hunting I like a fixed 4x scope or 3x prism optic or 2x7...
Ymmv.

 

[ccc]

Look at Vortex products, I have quite a few. I actually took my Leupold gold ring off my Browning BAR for deer hunting in favor of a Vortex

 

[Baddog 0302]

To bad you aren't closer, I've got a couple that are on my reduction list you could look through.

 

[Fodderwing]

One of these, Trijicon 3x9x40 with green dot on the cross hairs.

Trijicon AccuPoint® 3-9x40 Riflescope | Trijicon®

Standard Duplex Crosshair w/ Green Dot, Tritium / Fiber Optics Illuminated

www.trijicon.com

Yes, it will be a bit more than $500, but you can find them less than MSRP. I have two of them.

Buy one, you will thank me after you kill that big buck 5 minutes before legal shooting hours end because you could see the dot.

 

[noleveyor]

To bad you aren't closer, I've got a couple that are on my reduction list you could look through.

I'm in Milton every so often...

 

[Jstocks]

Go on cameraland.com or europtics

Doug at cameraland is a good fella to talk to. Give him a call. The new Sightron are nice for what they are. Your budget may get you a Meopta, which I really like.

 

[Taxesar3theft]

One of these, Trijicon 3x9x40 with green dot on the cross hairs.

Trijicon AccuPoint® 3-9x40 Riflescope | Trijicon®

Standard Duplex Crosshair w/ Green Dot, Tritium / Fiber Optics Illuminated

www.trijicon.com

Yes, it will be a bit more than $500, but you can find them less than MSRP. I have two of them.

Buy one, you will thank me after you kill that big buck 5 minutes before legal shooting hours end because you could see the dot.

I got the trijicon 1x6 and sold my nightforce atacr because it's better imo

 

[Jstocks]

Product Description

Product Description | Camera Land NY

cameralandny.com

 

[Crazydoc68]

Primary Arms SLX 1-10.

Great scope.

Doc

 

[BluesBrother]

Leupold all the way. Can't go wrong with USA made and 100% life time no hassle guarantee. Any one that backs what they make like this has confidence in what they build. Leopold will repair or replace it for free - whether you're the original owner or not. You don’t need proof of ownership or a warranty card, and there’s no time limit. 100 year old company that is privately owned by the family who bears the name.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

$20 pawnshop 2x7 wide view japan- on x39. Ringing steel at 300, making one ragged hole @50 win!!

 

[rossi]

Looking for a replacement for an older Nikon scope. It's been decades since I bought one new and I have no current knowledge about scope quality so I'd appreciate any recommendations. It's for hunting rifle but I wouldn't mind it being useful on an AR if needed. I'm looking to stay in the sub $500 range.

Thanks!

https://palmettostatearmory.com/vortex-cantilever-ring-mount-for-1-tube-w-2-offset-vortex-sonora-4-12x44-riflescope-w-dead-hold-bdc-reticle.html

 

[Raven]

Cabela's store brand scopes have mixed reviews... but mostly 5 star reviews... I'm sure from real world people who weren't gun snobs used to $2,500 Night Force scopes. Seems like most of the two, three and four star reviews say that the 3-12x Cabela's scopes were good out to 200 yd but only up to 9x, and then things started getting blurry. So anyways, a 3-9x scope good out to 200 yards for only $78 is a great deal, whether or not the scope body says 3-12x They're on clearance right now for only $78, too. What's not to like about that?! I am about to try out one of these Cabela's scopes that I got on trade here on the forum last year. We'll see what happens.

 

[lil'skeet]

LPVO with fixed parallax and illuminated reticle in 1x - (6x,8x,10x) is fast acquisition, small for a scope, and usually light weight. They work great for critters on the move and under 500 yds.
PM me if you are interested. I may have a few that will fit your needs I can let go. Refer to this thread.

 

[ccc]

Zeiss Conquest 3X12x56

 

[5lima30ret]

I will second Rebel_Rider1969 if you can find an older made in Japan Tasco or Bushnell they are really good! I had a Tasco World Class made in Japan that was better than my Nikon & Redfield. Pentax actually makes a pretty decent inexpensive scope. (I think it is or was made by Burris.)

 

[rossi]

Check out Mueller Optics.