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 Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 02:26 AM
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llbts1
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I'm looking for a scope in the 14-16x max, 42mm or 44mm in the $250 range. I have had luck so far with Vortex, but I have read where some think that there might be some better options available.
I would appreciate any input on this.
And yes, per my wife, 250 is the limit.
Thanks again.
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 02:36 AM
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What are you going to do with the scope?
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 02:43 AM
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Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 4.5-14x44mm Mil Dot | $261
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Vortex Crossfire II 4-16x50mm AO BDC | $279
Weaver V16 4-16x42mm | $295
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 02:44 AM
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Nikon prostaff would get my vote
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 02:44 AM
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 02:48 AM
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Burris Fullfield II. One of my favorites. I have 2.
You should give some serious thought to thanking your lucky stars your from Texas.
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 02:48 AM
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Athlon Talos or Midas line of scopes
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 03:29 AM
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 03:50 AM
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Thank you guys.
I appreciate this.
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 04:20 AM
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Athlon Talos or Midas line of scopes
I have a talos 1-4. It has shockingly nice glass.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 12:14 PM
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 12:28 PM
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At that price point I don' think I would go with 14x-16X. I don't think your glass quality will be very good at that magnification. Probably be much better with 9x-10X max power. I have one of these. It's a 3-10 mil dot, SFP, mil turrets. Made in Japan. Glass is good for the price point. Savage Grand Slam Tactical
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 03:35 PM
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I have one of these. It's a 3-10 mil dot, SFP, mil turrets. Made in Japan. Glass is good for the price point. Savage Grand Slam Tactical I had to click the link to see what a Savage Grand Slam was... 
No doubt about the AR crap, just damn shame hunters don't have self control and knowledge
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/26/18 03:41 PM
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Burris Fullfield II. One of my favorites. I have 2. +1. Tough as nails.
You did what?
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/27/18 12:49 AM
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I really wanted to get Vortex's Diamondback Tactical but went this route solely based on the glass quality (at that price point, of course)
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/27/18 04:55 AM
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Prostaff - agreed
Probably the best glass in that price range for a hunting scope.
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/27/18 05:02 AM
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I have a Prostaff 7 ($350ish I believe) and an Athlon talos btr $189 and the athlon glass is way clearer. But the Prostaff is really solid too. I think a few years from now athlon will have the market share that vortex did 2 years ago.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/28/18 01:16 AM
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I am curious about the Athlon line. I need to find a carrier and check some of those out.
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/28/18 02:19 AM
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I am curious about the Athlon line. I need to find a carrier and check some of those out. I’m ordering my second this week. I’m getting a Neos which is the cheapest line they offer for a custom 10/22 I’m doing. I’ll likely be getting an Argos BTR in the coming months.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/28/18 03:50 AM
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Gonna check out the Athlon
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/28/18 02:49 PM
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I like the Burris Fullfield in that price range
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/28/18 07:14 PM
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I like the Burris Fullfield in that price range
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/28/18 08:37 PM
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At that price point I don' think I would go with 14x-16X. I don't think your glass quality will be very good at that magnification. Probably be much better with 9x-10X max power.
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Re: Rifle scope quality on the $250 range
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01/29/18 12:50 PM
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Burris Fullfield II. One of my favorites. I have 2. +1. Tough as nails. Me too
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