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Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 02:59 AM
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Got my son a Marlin X7 in .308, was looking for best scope under $200. Have used Leupold's before and am leaning that way. Would like other opinions please.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 03:16 AM
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 03:20 AM
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I have a Vortex Diamondback and I like it. Cameraland has it for 200, could probably get a demo cheaper. Vortex Diamondback
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 03:27 AM
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Minox zv3 gets great reviews in that price range. And Nikon Prostaff is always a solid option.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 03:41 AM
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Camaraland had the Minox ZV3 open box for $139 ay would upgrade to new in box if you asked. Not sure if it is still going on, but might be wortha a call.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 04:23 AM
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I picked up a very lightly used Leupold VX1 4-12x40 for $218. It's pretty stellar
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 03:12 PM
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The new Redfield scopes are made by Leopold.
The 3-9X or 2-7X Redfield Revolution are very nice scopes for the price. Both are $199 at optics planet.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 04:59 PM
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If they are still around the SIGHTRON S1 or SI series is very hard to beat. I shoot lots at dusk/just after and it was every bit as nice as a $500 Zeiss with my eyes!
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 05:22 PM
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In that price range, can't beat it.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 05:25 PM
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Kind of depends on what you're gunna' use it for. I change my opinions as to which scope is best, quite often...
As mentioned above, Vortex Diamondbacks offer a lot of bang for the buck. recently, I've really been liking their Diamondback HP Series. They're Diamondbacks, with Viper Glass. They weigh in at $50-100 over your price range, but CameraLand NY often has like-new demo units, for the amount you're looking to spend (again, as mentioned above).
I havd a couple of the 2-28x32, and love them so far.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 06:41 PM
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In that price range, can't beat it. they just work. good scopes in that price range.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 06:43 PM
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I don't think that there is much difference in the glass at that price. I'd personally shop for warranties.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 07:32 PM
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/17/15 07:47 PM
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Camaraland had the Minox ZV3 open box for $139 ay would upgrade to new in box if you asked. Not sure if it is still going on, but might be wortha a call. I won one of these from Cameraland's monthly drawing and am very impressed with the glass. I've got it mounted but haven't got around to sighting it in yet....
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/18/15 03:14 AM
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Does it have to be variable power? I've taken more game with an old Weaver 4x than probably my next three scopes combined.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/19/15 08:01 PM
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Burris FF II,Vortex Diamondback cant go wrong!!!
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/20/15 03:40 AM
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DBack HP is waay mo bettah than the older original DBack...Viper glass and coatings + 4" eye relief and not much more dinero for a bargain of a scope. JMHO & YMMV Ron
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/20/15 10:00 PM
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Thanks everyone, ordered the Minox, will report when I use it.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/21/15 02:22 AM
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The new Redfield scopes are made by Leopold.
The 3-9X or 2-7X Redfield Revolution are very nice scopes for the price. Both are $199 at optics planet. I've got one. Good scopes. Made in USA and lifetime warranty.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/23/15 12:31 AM
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In that price range, can't beat it. Yep.
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/23/15 01:11 AM
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A used leupold vxll 3-9x40
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/23/15 01:26 AM
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A used leupold vxll 3-9x40 X2
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/31/15 02:51 AM
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The new Redfield scopes are made by Leopold.
The 3-9X or 2-7X Redfield Revolution are very nice scopes for the price. Both are $199 at optics planet. +1
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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03/31/15 10:40 PM
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This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I have 5, yes 5. I can say for the money it is very good glass. How good a deal can you get on em? I have seen them as low as $139.99 from Natchez Shooting. Best of luck
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Re: Best $200 riflescope??
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04/03/15 11:28 PM
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My first scope was a nikon prostaff and for $160 it turned out to be a pretty solid scope
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