Sub $400 scope

[adamm88]

Im looking for a sub $400 rifle scope for a Husqvarna 30-06 bolt action, this will be used in Pa woods, max shooting distance is 200 yards. Needs to be a 1 inch scope as thats what the rings are set up for and would rather not change them, any suggestions?


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[NB7]

In that price range and shooting distance you might want to check out the Burris Fullfield II line, many of which can be had for half of that price. Surprisingly decent quality for such a low price.

 

[ndlawrence]

Burris Fullfield is your best bet in that range.

 

[Thinkingman]

Another vote for Burris.
They are seriously underappreciated.

 

[adamm88]

Is their a difference in the E1 or fulfield 2 versions?


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[Motown]

Is their a difference in the E1 or fulfield 2 versions?


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There are a few subtile differences, but its mainly the reticle. The ballistic plex reticle is far superior in most peoples opinions including my own. If you are hunting in the woods mainly stick with the FF2 and the BP reticle as it is a lot bolder.

 

[rbaney]

I agree with the Burris option already laid out but, I would also look at the Sig Whiskey scopes as well.

 

[Thinkingman]

Is their a difference in the E1 or fulfield 2 versions?


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The Fullfield II I owned would rotate the entire eyepiece when you adjusted the zoom which was no biggie unless you had scope caps on it then they would rotate, too.
The E1 does not.

 

[adamm88]

I agree with the Burris option already laid out but, I would also look at the Sig Whiskey scopes as well.

Iv looked at the sig whiskeys hard the past few years, iv seen alot of negative reviews saying theres a black ring when looking at the reticle, have you noticed this?

I have a sig buck master on a 22 mag and thats a decent scope for $100.


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[rbaney]

Well I had to go look at it and I don't really notice a ring as such smaller FOV then my Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14X42. But other than that still pretty good glass especially for the price. My Sig is the Whiskey 3, 4-12X40 with Illuminated fire dot . Don't get me wrong both will work fine in the PA woods as that is my stomping grounds as well. I do have to give the upper edge to the Burris though. Hope this helps.

 

[texasbbq]

Used Trijicon Accupoint 3x9x40 will be close to price if you look around.

 

[Darryle]

Thank me later

Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14x42mm Long Range MOA Reticle

 

[long hunter]

I would look at lower end Leupold's with a duplex cross hair in 3x9. Check in the optics section here, there are some decent scopes that would fit what you're looking for.

 

[Sled]

I'd trust the Burris long before a cheap Leupold. The old ones were more reliable for me than anything built by Leupold less than $400 in the last decade or so.

I've beat the tar out of some fullfield scopes and they are reliable in my opinion. Not sure about dialing but they've held zero and that's all I ask out of that level of scope.

 

[AppalachianHollers]

I recently purchased a Burris Fullfield E1 for my muzzleloader for hunting Southern whitetails—what sealed the deal for me were copious reviews praising the E1’s light transmission. Specifically, one guy did a side-by-side comparison with a Leupold VX-3, and said the Fullfield hung with it.

 

[DMTJAGER]

May I suggest you go Amazon search "Crimson Trace Brushline Pro" the 4-12x40 and 3-9x49 1" tube are both under $200 and I have three of the 1" 4-12x40mm models one currently sits atop my CVA Cascade BAR in 450 Bushmaster and has so far been subjected to over 200 of my max capacity 2400fps/mv handloads and has held up perfectly. In my experience/opinion the CT Brushline Pro is an excellent short range (under 300 yards) rifle scope.
BTW they are made in the PI.

 

[long hunter]

I'd trust the Burris long before a cheap Leupold. The old ones were more reliable for me than anything built by Leupold less than $400 in the last decade or so.

I've beat the tar out of some fullfield scopes and they are reliable in my opinion. Not sure about dialing but they've held zero and that's all I ask out of that level of scope.

I have used various brands of rifle scopes over the many years of hunting, even have a few Leupold's in the stable never had a problem with them, and they have seen some rough use at times. One in particular is on a Remington 760 which was my dad's he put it on when I was around 10 years old, I have since inherited that rifle and scope and it still works perfect, I am now heading towards 67 years old. He put a lot of whitetails on the ground with the set up and it is my go-to rifle now especially on our opening day.

 

[Sled]

I have used various brands of rifle scopes over the many years of hunting, even have a few Leupold's in the stable never had a problem with them, and they have seen some rough use at times. One in particular is on a Remington 760 which was my dad's he put it on when I was around 10 years old, I have since inherited that rifle and scope and it still works perfect, I am now heading towards 67 years old. He put a lot of whitetails on the ground with the set up and it is my go-to rifle now especially on our opening day.

i'm curious if you've been using the older versions or the new vx versions? my older leupolds have lasted but have slightly worse glass, which doesn't bother me. the nice thing about the burris is you don't have to worry about a glass etched reticle moving on you.

 

[kpk]

I've got a Burris FF 4.5-14 that's been on numerous rifles. 223, 7mm RM, and .50 cal MZ. It's got a little black spec that occasionally floats around, but it's never lost zero and has had a somewhat hard life. I can't think of any other sub $500 scope I've had that has NOT had issues.

 

[long hunter]

i'm curious if you've been using the older versions or the new vx versions? my older leupolds have lasted but have slightly worse glass, which doesn't bother me. the nice thing about the burris is you don't have to worry about a glass etched reticle moving on you.

Two of them are older the one on the 760 is going on 57 years old the one other I bought about 15 years ago it's on a 300-win, mag two of the newer ones are perhaps 2-3 years old and Vx models. As to the glass they are all clear and as I said never had a problem with any of them, they all hold zero and have been used in some pretty rough country and weather conditions. Guess it's all in what a shooter wants and believes in discussions about optics. The question was asked, and I gave my honest answers, Lets ruffle a few feathers here as to the original posters question (God forbid) look at the VORTEX scopes, run a few of those also no problems with that brand either.