Good Riflescope under $400?

[Hunter Sargent]

I'm in need of a scope for the 300 wsm I just picked up (Winchester XPR). Does anyone know if there are any good optics out there in the 3-9 magnification under $400. I don't need adjustable turrets, but would like a reticle with multiple dots below the main crosshair (not sure of the correct term.) If not I will save pennies for the Vortex Razor 3-15X42 HD LH, but that is really stretching the budget. I don't rifle hunt very much and have always used my trusty .270 with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9X42. Its ok but I can tell its lacking during low light situations.

Thanks.

 

[Schaaf]

Could probably snag a Leupold V-x3i from Predator Optics if you give him a call.

 

[Hunter Sargent]

at 12.6 oz that might be perfect. Thanks Schaaf!

 

[fishslap]

Burris fulfield II with ballistic plex reticle. That's what I have on my 300 wm.

 

[Thinkingman]

Burris fulfield II with ballistic plex reticle. That's what I have on my 300 wm.

USame here.
Burris is underrated.
Nikon Monarch and Bushnell Elite are also good places to look.
I would also consider used.

 

[dotman]

Leupold VX2 seems to always get rated as a good value.

 

[gumbl3]

USame here.
Burris is underrated.
Nikon Monarch and Bushnell Elite are also good places to look.
I would also consider used.

I'll third that with Burris.

 

[discopotato]

I got my Nikon Monarch 3 for 400 even.

 

[Felix40]

You can get a burris fullfield 2 for less than $200 on ebay. One of the best values imo.

 

[IdahoBeav]

Leupold VX-2 3-9x40 with the LR duplex reticle

You may be able to shop around to find a vx-3, but I have a vx-3 and that vx-2, and I'm really impressed with that scope.

 

[blackpowderhunter]

I snagged my vx-3 3.5-10x40 with CDS for 389, love it.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Could probably snag a Leupold V-x3i from Predator Optics if you give him a call.

X2

I've bought a cds one from them. I bought a non-cds one from Grabagun for a great price, as well.

 

[Hunter Sargent]

Excellent stuff guys. Thank you so much! That Leupold VX2 with CDS looks like the ticket.

 

[COlineman78]

Nikon makes the best budget glass IMO. I will always look there first. I would also take a look at the cheaper Leupold and Vortex options as on sale they might get down near your budget. It also depends on what features you want (turret vs non-turret, bdc vs fine reticle, 9x vs 20x, etc...). You are getting Nikon's mid range scopes for that budget while you are getting the budget lines for Leupold and Vortex. I have a few Nikon Pro Staff scopes that would be well under your budget and they work great for a generic hunting scope and would be plenty for most people.

 

[rileybassman]

^^ yup - I have had 3-4 prostaffs, all worked great as an aiming device. Note: that was not dialing every shot, but glass clarity and holding zero.

The Viper is about on par with the monarch, which is also pretty good glass.

 

[twall13]

I have to agree that Nikon is a good value in this price range. Monarch or even a Buckmaster is solid for that price. I personally prefer my Nikon Buckmaster over my Vortex Viper scope...

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