Okay so here's my new 14.5" 6mm ARC build. Barrel is from Faxon (heavy profile) and pretty much everything else is from Bravo Company. Also has a Geissele SD-E trigger and H2 buffer. Haven't shot it yet because I'm wanting to get a new scope for it instead of zeroing it with my Viper 1-6. This will primarily be used for deer hunting out to 250 yards max, and hopefully shooting steel out to 800ish. Don't care if its SFP or FFP but I do prefer MIL and if its compact/lightweight that's even better.

*What is the best 30mm scope I can get for $800 or less?

Tons of suggestions in these two threads.

https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/7946927/scope-help-me-choose#Post7946927

https://texashuntingforum.com/forum...parallax-illuminated-reticle#Post7925220

I don't know if its the best under $800 but it has to be the best value under $500. It's actually pretty compact and it's only 20.5 ounces.


https://www.eurooptic.com/Sig-Sauer...-Illum-Reticle-Side-Focus-01-Mrad--.aspx

Here is another. I'm not sure what magnification you are looking for.

https://www.primaryarms.com/glx-4-16x50-ffp-rifle-scope-mil-dot-reticle

No love for some of the newer Trijicon offerings like the Ascent or Huron?

https://texashuntingforum.com/forum...1634/re-scope-for-350-legend#Post7931634

Here's what I posted then:
I will keep beating the Trijicon drum. You can get an Accupoint 3-9x40 and multiple power ranges of their new Huron line. I like my accu-whatevers and I'd personally try anyone of theses if I were in the market, especially the 2.5-10.

Edit:
I saw this the other day and thought it might be the ultimate hunting scope for me. Great power range on a small profile. Again, I'm now just a trijiocn fanboy. Their military/leo rated stuff is great but pricey. These civilian version have been great bang for the buck imho.
https://www.trijicon.com/products/details/cr1036-c-2900038

I'm a Trijicon fanboy too. I have 3 of the 3-9 AccuPower in MiL Square. It's my favorite hunting scope.