What scope for your varmint rifle??

[ICMCumin]

OK guys, you've got say three hundred bucks and you want to buy the best scope possible for that .17 Rem, .222, .223, 22-250 (or other) that you varmint hunt with.

What scope manufacturer; what power('s', if its a variable) and what features?

And why.........

[Bobcat]

OK.....I'll go first:

Burris Fullfield II Balistic Plex 3-9x40-$189
Weaver Grand Slam 3-10X 40mm Matte (Plex)-$239
Nikon Monarch 3-9x40-$299
Elite 4200 2.5-10X 40mm Matte (Plex)-$324
Burris Signature 3-9X 40mm Matte (Ballistic Plex)-$359

Any of the above scopes will do a great job on a predator rifle.

Here is a link to Bear Basin: www.bearbasin.com/

Bob

[doorgunner]

Dang Bobcat, how do you sleep at night? You list a lot of great glass, but alas, no Leupold. Shame on you for overlooking such a great scope!

[Bobcat]

Hey DG,

I just don't personally think that Leupold can compete yet in this price range. Even their new VX-II's, the only one in this price range, still only have 86% light transmission.

For ICM's criteria, I still have to give the nod to those I listed..........

Bob

[doorgunner]

I agree with you regarding the light transmission, but the durability factor does play a part in the equation. Although I've never seen any of the scopes you mention fail, I feel confident of the durability of Leupold optics. I just hope that my new Burris Fullfield II holds up as well over the years to come.

[ICMCumin]

doorgunner said:

I just hope that my new Burris Fullfield II holds up as well over the years to come.

Hey DG - the Burris comes with a forever guarantee - even if it doesn't they'll back it up.

[1st cav sgt ret]

well everyone knows my opnion,but anyway I(meaning me personally)would take a look at the Sightron 4.5x14/50 I have two of them and I think they are as good as anything on the market within GHs price range

[Bobcat]

Hey Sarge,

I didn't list the Sightron II's in my list because I have not had any first hand exposure with them. I know they are a big improvement over the original models and the Sightron I's. The pricing is:
SII VARIABLE 3-9 X 42MM PLEX RETICLE SATIN BLACK is $247........apples to apples pricing
SII VARIABLE 3-12 X 42MM PLEX RETICLE ADJ. OBJ. TARGET KNOBS SATIN BLACK-$310
SII VARIABLE 4.5-14 X 50MM PLEX RETICLE SATIN BLACK-$328

Sightron: www.sightron.com/

Bob

[1st cav sgt ret]

I am looking forward to this next weekend,I will let you evaluate and compare my scopes(and contrairy to beliefs I'm not getting kickbacks ;D ;D wish I was tho)I just have finally found "IMO" a very good product and am passing along my(which are my own)thoughts,,,,not everyone agrees with my choice in pickups eather ;D

[Bobcat]

Hey Sarge,

I am counting the minutes as well! I am looking forward to peeking through those S-II's.

DG-Ok.....I know you are a life long Leupy man....very hard to argue with that. What would you recommend in the $300 price range in their line? I am sure ICM wants more input......

Bob

[Bennie]

Is there any other make of pick-up other than a Chevy.

[jdickey]

:oHey Bennie.... I think you've been hangin out with Brushy Billy too long there in Hico!

We're talkin scopes here, unless Chevy gave up trying to make a pick-up and are making scopes now!

[doorgunner]

Well based on my non-scientific analysis (my eyes) of the new Leupolds, I would say that you could do much worse than the VX1. That line offers 2-7X33, 3-9X40, and 4-12X40. The bait that Burris/SWFA waved in front of my nose is what pulled me away from Leupold long enought to take a look at the Fullfield II Ballistic Plex. They are offering a free 20X spotting scope. So you end up getting the riflescope, spotting scope, riflescope lens covers, and a warranty that will stand toe to toe with Leupolds, all for under $200. I will always try to buy American made optics and firearms when I can.

Now Bobcat, even if this Burris turns out to the be the best scope ever made, I will remain a loyal Leupold fan, due primarily to their durability, and the way the company has treated me over the years. I guess you could say that they earned my loyalty. I'm just giving Burris an opportunity to do the same. WOW!---A COMPANY EARNING A CUSTOMER'S LOYALTY? Now that's a novel idea!!!!

[hunter9850]

i have owned a number of leupold scopes over the years and i now have three burris scopes. for the money dollar for dollar burris makes a clearer brighter scope than leupold.i have an old fullfield 3-9x40 that is 10 years old. i paid $169.00 for it brand new to my eyes it is a better scope than the leupold vxIII 3.5-10x40 that i bought about the same time for $375.00. i also have a black diamond 4-16x50 with the 30 mm tube that i believe will stand toe to toe with ANY scope made even the $1500.00 scopes and it only cost $550.00 shipping handling and all. leupold scopes are great scopes and very reliable but for the money burris cant be beat.
HUNTER

[doorgunner]

Boy, I'm having to agree with you guys on the clarity of Burris scopes. I always thought that Leupolds were clear, but these Burris scopes are the cats *ss!