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Best $200 riflescope?? #5654384 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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I like the Burris FF II


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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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Minox zv3 gets great reviews in that price range. And Nikon Prostaff is always a solid option.


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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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I picked up a very lightly used Leupold VX1 4-12x40 for $218. It's pretty stellar


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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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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?? [Re: T Bone] #5655015 03/17/15 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted By: T Bone
I like the Burris FF II

In that price range, can't beat it.


Re: Best $200 riflescope?? [Re: texasdude28] #5655018 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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Originally Posted By: GLC
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I like the Burris FF II

In that price range, can't beat it.


they just work. good scopes in that price range.


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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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Originally Posted By: rjd
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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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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Burris FF II,Vortex Diamondback cant go wrong!!!

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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.
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Thanks everyone, ordered the Minox, will report when I use it.

Re: Best $200 riflescope?? [Re: VAFish] #5661153 03/21/15 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted By: VAFish
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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Originally Posted By: GLC
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I like the Burris FF II

In that price range, can't beat it.


Yep.


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A used leupold vxll 3-9x40

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Originally Posted By: SingleShot85
A used leupold vxll 3-9x40


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Originally Posted By: VAFish
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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Originally Posted By: T Bone
I like the Burris FF II


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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My first scope was a nikon prostaff and for $160 it turned out to be a pretty solid scope



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