Looking for opinions from the THF on rifle scopes. Looking to keep it between 200-300 dollars. All I want in a scope is up/down and left/right adjustments. No AO, side yardage knob or illumination.

As far as size. 3x9 up to 3x14-16. No bigger than 44mm on the end.

I might get 2 scopes. One for a 280AI and the other for a 308

I went to this web site.

http://swfa.com/Riflescopes-C1443.aspx

To many choices for me

Thanks for the input.

Your choices will start aroung $150 and then go up from there. Redfield and Burris Fullfield II are 2 good scopes to start with in the $150 range 3 x 9 x 40.

for your price range I would pick up a Leupold VX2 3x9x40. Academy had them for $259.99.

ive got 4 leupolds vx1 and vx2 3 nikon prostaffs 1 nikon bukmaster and a burris i think for the money the nikon prostaff is a great scope for the money ive hunted with mine in all types of weather from wyo to tex its clear as a bell gathers light well most all of mine are 3x9x40 and ive taken animals anywhere from 30 to 300yds never had a problem with any of them

There isn't a whole lot of difference between the $150-$300, Once you jump to the $350-$400 you start to get into the bottom of the top. So either get a burris FFII, bushnell elite 3200, nikon prostaff, redfield etc or jump to about double the price and look at the monarch, bushnell 4200, zeiss conquest. From those scopes you don't get a whole bunch more for 4 times the money so just decide on the budget and don't expect huge gains.

If you can get on amazon and get either a bushnell 4200 3-9x40 discontinued or a Nikon Team Primos 3-9x40 that would be the "best" scope you can get that fits in your price range. Both run between $200-$250 on amazon.

I agree, the only other scope I have used and been happy with thats cheaper than a leupold was a...

Burris full field II 4-14x44; excellent scope for the money.

I have a couple of older Cabelas Alaskan Guide series scope that have been great scopes for the money that were in your price range.

Other places to look at is the Sample list at SWFA or the Demo scopes at Cameraland. Sometimes there are some great deals there. Might not be quite the magnification you are looking for but Cameraland got some more of the Vortex Vipers in 2X7 which is one of my favorite scope power range for hunting. especially on compact light weight rifles.

Another vote for the nikon prostaff. I have the nikon bdc and it is super clear

wife bought me one for christmas a few years back.

nice scope

Here's your scope. Last year's best scope bargain was the Bushnell 4200 3x9 from Cabelas at $150. This year's bargain is this Weaver Grand Slam on sale at Natchez.
http://www.natchezss.com/Optics.cfm?cont...rodTitle=Weaver 3-10X40 Grand Slam Riflescope Dual-X Reticle Matte

Thanks!

another vote for Weaver grandslam.

also finding a used scope, good value if you have a good seller.

I used to be the guy who thought a $100 scope was good enough. In the past two years I have upgraded to 1) Nikon Prostaff 3-9 x 40 new from Cabelas, 1) Nikon Prostaff 3-9 x 50 from Cabelas bargain cave io\n Gonzales, LA for $150 (great deal), and 1) Burris FullfieldII Illuminated Reticle, 3-9 x 40,biught used for $165. Each a little different, and I am VERY satisfied with all. Just bought a Savage Striker .243 with a Bushnell 2-6 x 32 Pistol Scope -- and I'm back to wanted an upgrade on this one. It shoots well, but optics definitely are not as good. But better handguns scopes jump in price a lot faster than riflescopes do! if you buy a reputable brand in your price range I'd bet you will be satisfied. Good luck

http://www.sportoptics.com/zeiss-hensoldt-rifle-scopes.aspx

Those are great..

Try vortex.. I heard they are great glass for the coin

Don't overlook the Weaver V-series scopes. These are often overlooked, and are very good scopes for the money. I have two of them, and would not hesitate to buy another one.

Sightron would be another to consider.