Sub $500 Rifle Scope Recommendations

[Arcticmanak]

New member, long time lurker and blue collar hunter.
The scope will be going on a 270win for shots potentially out to 500 yds. I'd like at least an exposed elevation turret. I'm considering these, but looking for other recommendations. Trying not the break the bank but still have a quality, reliable optic for a demanding backpack hunt this fall.
Burris Signature HD 3-15x44
Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44
Leupold VX Freedom CDS 4-12x40.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

As a long standing supporting vendor here on the forum it would be our pleasure to discuss this with you and help figure out which would suit your intended use the best. If you've got a few minutes give us a call, 516-217-1000
Thanks

 

[bwhntMT]

I've had very good luck with Nikon. A few of my guns have Prostaffs on them and I have no complaints.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Nikon got out of the riflescope business in September of 2019. Any Nikon scopes you locate are discontinued and Nikon is offering credit towards other Nikon products if/when you have a warranty issue

 

[CApighunter]

SWFA 3-9 if you can find one. Think I paid $460 for a demo model.

 

[cacklercrazy]

SWFA 3-9 if you can find one. Think I paid $460 for a demo model.

New member, long time lurker and blue collar hunter.
The scope will be going on a 270win for shots potentially out to 500 yds. I'd like at least an exposed elevation turret. I'm considering these, but looking for other recommendations. Trying not the break the bank but still have a quality, reliable optic for a demanding backpack hunt this fall.
Burris Signature HD 3-15x44
Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44
Leupold VX Freedom CDS 4-12x40.

Just order a votex viper hslr. In a couple weeks I can let you know what I think of it. Should get it this week but wouldn't get it on my rifle until the following week.

 

[SIR_34:16]

You might want to check out the offerings from Athlon also. I have an Athlon Helos BTR that compares favoribly with my Vortex Viper HST. The Vortex is second focal plane and the Athlon is a first focal plane. They are both a little over $500, but if you watch you can catch them on sale.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

New member, long time lurker and blue collar hunter.
The scope will be going on a 270win for shots potentially out to 500 yds. I'd like at least an exposed elevation turret. I'm considering these, but looking for other recommendations. Trying not the break the bank but still have a quality, reliable optic for a demanding backpack hunt this fall.
Burris Signature HD 3-15x44
Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44
Leupold VX Freedom CDS 4-12x40.

You are new here and don't yet know this. Doug from Cameraland is just fantastic. It isn't often that you see someone willing to invest time on the phone with a customer these days. With a good verbal back and forth exchange, he can get you where you need to be in short order. His prices will compete with any competitor unless they are closing out an item that Doug isn't. Doug has good closeouts as well. Pick up the phone and call him.

 

[Doc Holliday]

I own and have owned many scopes from $100 up to about $3,500....swaro, zeiss, vortex, leupold, meopta, Schmidt and bender to name a few. For sub $500 on a hunting rifle, I would take a look at the Burris scopes. I really like their reticle choices, as well as the construction, and believe they are a great value and an overlooked brand.

 

[Stud Duck]

You are new here and don't yet know this. Doug from Cameraland is just fantastic. It isn't often that you see someone willing to invest time on the phone with a customer these days. With a good verbal back and forth exchange, he can get you where you need to be in short order. His prices will compete with any competitor unless they are closing out an item that Doug isn't. Doug has good closeouts as well. Pick up the phone and call him.

You beat me to it. Doug and his staff are great to deal with. It would be worth your time to give them a call.

 

[Stud Duck]

I own and have owned many scopes from $100 up to about $3,500....swaro, zeiss, vortex, leupold, meopta, Schmidt and bender to name a few. For sub $500 on a hunting rifle, I would take a look at the Burris scopes. I really like their reticle choices, as well as the construction, and believe they are a great value and an overlooked brand.

Where are the Burris scopes currently manufactured? I'll give them a look.

 

[baldwin1968]

I've heard Burris move their manufacturing to China, I believe that the Chinese have the ability to produce good quality if that's what's requested which is not always the case. With that being said I did look through the Burris signature HD and 44 mm and fell in love with it. For a $500 scope it's crisp, clear, the image goes edge to edge, and seems to get good reviews. I'm waffling between that one and the Leopold five vxhd at twice the price.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Have you considered the Meopta MeoPro 4.5-14x44 HTR - ZPlex? It's normally $749.95, however, we have it on sale for $499.99

 

[2five7]

If you're ok buying used, Burris Veracity 3-15 can be had for under your budget.. Much better scope than the signature HD.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

Where are the Burris scopes currently manufactured? I'll give them a look.

The FF IV and Signatures are being made in China. FF2, Veracity and Droptine in Philippines.

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

If you're ok buying used, Burris Veracity 3-15 can be had for under your budget.. Much better scope than the signature HD.

Yep. SFP capped editions can be had for under $500. They are heavy scopes.

 

[Doc Holliday]

If you're ok buying used, Burris Veracity 3-15 can be had for under your budget.. Much better scope than the signature HD.

Yep, I picked one up recently from Natchez (link below). 30mm tube. Very happy with it, and love the E2 Reticle.

Burris Veracity Rifle Scope - 3-15x50mm 30mm Ballistic E2 Reticle RFP Black Matte

A rear focal plane Veracity rifle scope has all the same features, but in the more familiar rear-focal plane that some hunters prefer. It offers the custom designed E2 reticle, a great combination of low end width-of-field and extreme magnification at the upper end and M.A.D. Knobs. Designed...

www.natchezss.com

 

[Stud Duck]

Have you considered the Meopta MeoPro 4.5-14x44 HTR - ZPlex? It's normally $749.95, however, we have it on sale for $499.99View attachment 270566

I'll be giving you a call on that one. I'm like the OP; in the market for a new scope.

 

[TxxAgg]

Meopta would be a great choice

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

I bought one in 2-10x42 and impressed with it. At $350 it seems like a steal. It's a porker. I hope that translates into robustness.