Best Rifle Scope for hunting for 1K or less

Whats your opnion? I'm going to buy a Plex retical and I don't want ballistic turrets. I'm limited by my eyesight so I don't need a 1000 yard scope.
I've got 2 Swarovski's, an old Habitch and a newer Z3 that I'm happy with but I thought I'd ask the group?

Right now the vx6 you can find on special is the way to go imo

I think the Z3 falls right in at $999...lol. I've used the Z5 and it's great. BIL is right on the VX6, but I don't think it is less than $1k; maybe the VX3i.

I don't know if the Conquest HD5 by Zeiss falls under $1k, but it is about that price range and is a great scope as well.

My experience with 3 Z3s has been great. The VX6 also seems highly respected but I have no experience.

cant beat the z3 Swarovski for that price

Check this one out Roland.....lightweight, illuminated dot reticle, and outstanding glass.

http://www.eurooptic.com/kahles-kxi-35-10x50-illuminated-4d-dot.aspx

Thanks for the link, I'd like to try a Kahles but I should have added more detail to my post. I need a 3X12 or 3x14 at least. With my eyesight I need more magnification help than 3x9 or 3x10! That's dang sure a good buy!

I bought a Zeiss HD5 that was 5x25x50 I think and it was just too big and heavy for the rifle. I Sold it and lost a few coins on that one!

Vortex Razor HD LH 3-15×42. Beautiful hunting scope.

https://www.amazon.com/Razor-3-15x42-Riflescope-HSR-4-RZR-1572/dp/B019ZUCFP8

Im with doves, got one for my uncle for xmas. Killer glass and weight

Look it up before spewing your millennial juice because you can currently get into a vx6 for under a $1000 right now

VX6 is amazing.

No one can tell you. If you look through the scopes mentioned, chances are one of them will stand out to your eyes. The choice is then made for you.

1. Swaro
2. VX6

go for lightwieght

You're welcome.

Cabela's vx6

Here's my rank for under 1k. You can find all of these for under 1k.
1 Swaro z5 3.5-18 bought mine for 1,000
2 zeiss HD5 5-25-$800, HD5 3-15 $700
3 leupold vx6- I just bought my first leupold in 10 years. 3-18x44- $750

Zeiss 3-15 699

I'd buy a new z5 3.5x18 plex in a second for a grand if I could find that deal.

I can't give you my swaro source. It's like giving up a honey hole.

My bad on getting a price wrong on a scope.

Also I'm not a millennial. #Oops

Thanks for all the feedback folks, I think I'll start looking for a deal on a Swarorovski z3 or z5 in 4x12 or 4x14 with a plex reticule.

I'd pick the 2-12x42 VX6 over the 1" Swaro, but that's just my humble opinion. Had a SwaroA 3-10x42 give up the ghost while I was attempting to kill a big 190" mule deer. Swaro fixed the erector no problem though, as you would expect.

SWFA SS HD 3-9 or SWFA SS 3-15. See if you can find a used one for around $500.

Check out the Vortex Razor HD LR or the Viper PST

That Vortex Razor LH looks promising.

I really like my vx-6s. I have two, on in 3-18 and 2-12 firedot. and the CDS works perfectly once you build your load out. Its spot on.

I freakin' love mine.

You won't be disappointed with the VX6, I'm a Leupold fan. That's a deal at $699!

Swfa 5-20x50. Like a tank

I have a VX-6 duplex fire dot 2-12x42mm I'll let go for 900 shipped no ring marks

Would you want a z5 5-25 for $1200. I know its over your budget but...

If you want a standard plex reticle and your not going to turn the turret than its a easy decision to me. Swarovski. All of the other mentioned scoped like the vortex razor are great scopes but a lot of what you are paying for is the turrets, reticles etc. If you dont want that then just spend your money on the best glass there is. And thats swarovski without a doubt.

The Razor LH isnt a tactical scope and doesn't have turrets. It has a simple MOA reticle too. It was built to be a hunting scope (LH means lightweight hunter). It is lightweight with great glass.

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-razor-hd-lh-3-15x42-g4-bdc-riflescope

Is it a plex reticle?

Give a look to the Minox ZX5 series.

No its the BRH, i forgot you wanted a plex

+1. Just picked up a Z5 3.5-18 at the end of the year. Cabelas and CameralandNY both had all Z3s and Z5s marked down. Plex reticle with ballistic turret. I am not a long range shooter but the BT was only an extra $50. Will set turret for 200, 300, and 400. Overall price was just over $1250 IIRC....

I've been buying from Camerland for over 20 years and I've managed to pick several Swarovski's at a fair price from time to time! I'm going to watch for some shot show specials in the next month. Maybe they will run the z5 on sale!

that's a great idea. I have bought all of my Swarovski glass from them via shot show specials.

Update on my question in the OP. I bought a Swaro Z5 3.5x18x44 with a plex reticule. Euro optics have them for a couple hundred cheaper than most other places. With no tax or shipping cost it was too sweet to pass. I'll post a field report sometime this year. I haven't decided what rifle I'll mount it on yet but that's part of the fun. Thanks for the comments and advice! Elk