[osucowboy8]

Most of my scopes are low-end models, and they seem to work just fine. My abilities (and vision) are such that I'm not sure I can justify the cost of a really expensive scope. My most expensive scope was less than $400 and that included the mount. I'm getting ready to build something (probably an AR in 6.8 SPC) and I'm wondering if a high-dollar scope is worth the money. What scopes are you using? What's your most expensive one? Was it worth the money? Do you prefer fixed or variable-power? I'm looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[mstrophyhunter]

not yes but h-ll yes they are worth the money look thru a night force or u.s. optics or any other high end scope from around 1000.00 and up and you will see the difference. I am not saying a 500 dollar super sniper want do just the higher end do heck of a lot better 12x42 night force usually run around 1400.00 i have a couple. Buy a high end scope and you will throw rocks at the other lower end scopes

 

[Xd357]

youll never know the difference till you spend some time behind one. that being said the most money ive spent on one is a $400 ziess.

 

[Beladran]

$400 Vx iii

Not a scope but I got a pair of stiener predators that was about 750

 

[1985 4runner]

VX-III 4.5x14x50 Long range.

Paid around $650 I think. I have it on my REM 700.

 

[osucowboy8]

I think this thread is going to end up costing me some money.

 

[bubbat]

$100 maybe, I have never seen the need to spend alot of money on a scope, if a cheap Bushnell or Simmons holds zero and I can hit the vitals on a deer with it, why waste hundreds or thousands on scope I don't need to be able to kill one? They aren't gonna be any deader. Rather spend that money on a new gun. :2c:

 

[chestnut]

Leupold (3) scopes worth every penny. But I do agree with some of the other forum members it depends on what You are putting it on and what You plan to use the firearm for. :2c: There are alot of good brand name scopes at reasonable prices out there. Good Luck

 

[Doug Bowser]

Burris Signature 8x32x44mm aboyut $500+

Won it at a Louisiana State .22 rf Silhouette rifle championship.

Doug

 

[mildot]

Nightforce all the way :gun:

 

[SubGunFan]

Mr. Cheapo chiming in here................. Maybe $200......

But then again I don't use scopes for much over 200yds or heavy recoil rifles.


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[PhillipM]

I remember a gun rag writer once said you need to spend as much on the scope as you did on the rifle. I noticed a lot of scope ads in the magazine though

I was fortunate enough to get a 3.5 x 10 x 40 AO VXIII from a guy that had lost confidence in it for $125, and that was in 1992! I've yet to see a reason to upgrade it for my deer rifle although a 50mm objective to stretch the half hour after sunset to the max is tempting.

I've got a 8 x 32 BSA for under $100 for the F-class 22, but I wouldn't dare subject it to field use and heavy recoil!

Just my 2 cents, weigh my opinion on the fact that I'm an iron sight guy. I bet over my lifetime less than 5% of my shots have been aimed through glass.

 

[GunOneDown]

Nikon Monarch Gold is my favorite. Got a few , but have a new Vortex that is pretty darn clear.

 

[nonnieselman]

I have a millet LRS on my 300wm that cost $425. Thats the most expensive one. But then again i have a aimpoint m2 on one of my ARs and it cost me $400. I have a $275 millett trs 4-16 on my 270 that ive shot out to 1000yds and was able to get a 3 shots out of cold bore that were under 12".

I cant bring myself to spend 1k+ on a scope. Maybe one day when i have some money

 

[3spop]

I have a burris euro diamond that is super bright and clear. I paid $500 + for it. You cam see deer across grass fields very clearly at dawn and dusk. I do know this, swaro el binoculars are almost like night vision. They're unbelievable even at dark. No way I could drop $2000 on binos though. Not as long as I have 2 kids in private school.

 

[Caleb C]

$400 Alpen. It has target knobs and is crystal clear. It's more scope than I'll ever need. I've used lots of "budget" scopes and the Alpens and Konus Pros are a lot of goodness for the money. Can't justify $1k for a scope.

 

[cwink]

I started upgrading scopes last year on my deer rifles. I went with a VXIII 3.5x10x40 BDC and a Nikon Monarch 3x12x42 BDC. Both of these were 450-550 dollar scopes and the thing I noticed about them is that the VXIII is really easy to sight in.. 1 click = 1/4 inch and the Monarch is worth its weight in gold at dusk.... I have some higher end optics in Binocs and the Nikon really does a great job for the money.

 

[Joe S.]

$200 prostaff... well, sold it with the gun. that is the most expensive i have bought...

now its a $150 prostaff...

i do have a leupold on a 7 mag, but it came with the gun so i dont count it... plus i dont like it, so...

 

[Stryker6]

Nightforce 3.5-15x50 NXS

 

[jbpmidas]

Nikon Monarch 6-24x50 BDC. It was a gift. Most expensive I have bought is a Nikon M-223 1-4x20 for my AR. I bought it from another member, Reloader.