Looking for a low cost optic 3-9 or 4-12 40mm. The Sig Sauer optics only have a 5year warranty. I have looked at Athalon and Vortex , have i missed any that are better than the others? What are your experiences with scopes in the past couple of years?
I like the basic Leupold 1" tube 3x9.
They did a good job for me, and I never had buyer's remorse.
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Yea me too but Its getting a little too expensive for me now that i am retired.
Primary Arms has a nice and reasonable priced 3x9x40. 30mm body. Have two, one on ar and the other on a Mark 11 bolt 22lr.
Not what you’re asking, but a used leupold on eBay might fit the bill. I been eyeing the old m8 fixed power scopes. That said, the only decent scope I have, of two, is a weaver 2.5-1 I got off eBay cheap.
I've got a 3x9 Vortex Diamondback (one notch up from their bargain model) a while back that I've been pretty happy with. Their warranty is hard to beat. I was torn between Vortex and Burris at the time but heard some rumors that Burris might not be long for the world.
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I'm wondering what you mean by a low cost scope. a $50 scope or maybe something like $199.
something I found over the years is when a scope model is no longer going to be made by one of the scope companies that older model is often sold at 1/2 the original price if there are some in inventory at retailers when the new and improved model comes out.
being and investment you only want to make once sometimes its good to go with leupold or vortex just because of the outstanding reputation they have if anything ever goes wrong with your scope. you can back your truck over a vortex and send it back to them and they send you a new scope or repair it like new.
as we now know, Nikon is out of the scope market if anything goes wrong with a Nikon you picked up cheap there's probably nothing that can be done.
I sure hope rumor of Burris going belly up is wrong, where did your hear this.
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No laughing now but my cheap Tasco does great.
Check out Hawke scopes!
So do the two I've had for many years.
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I recently bought a Simmons 3-9x32. About $50. I have it mounted on my Ruger PC carbine. I've not yet had the opportunity to sight it in, but so far I am impressed.
On the used market, it's tough to beat the Bushnell's that are Japan made, there will be a "BL" marked on it somewhere (Bausch and Lomb). I've seen 'em go for less than $20.
If I were buying new?
I'd buy a Vortex.
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A Sig Whisky3 'scope came mounted on a Sig Nitro Air rifle I had purchased, and LOVE IT so much I purchased another one for another rifle! Not, by any means, the least expensive -- but I find the clarity, etc., awesome -- plus it sports AO -- a 'scope feature I WOULD NEVER BE WITHOUT!
My thinking re "warranty" is that 99% of any/all claims I have need be made occurred after the very first, second, or third use! And, by "five years" -- IF I saved the paperwork for a warranty claim -- I'd have no idea where it might be.
Other than the Sig, I have purchased a couple of Leupold VX2s, which imho are more than worth the cost. Most name brand scopes I've looked at seem comparable. One slight regret I have had -- something you may wish to investigate -- is having illuminated reticle. I have a CenterPoint and a Leapers with this feature...and it is a nice touch for early morning/early evening hunting.
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For a 3-9x40 the Burris Fullfield II is one of the best lower cost scopes. I have 4 or 5 Burris Fullfield II's - 2-7x35, 3-9x40 and 4.5-14.5. I think they are the best bargain in scopes. $150 on Amazon.
Ya really need to let us know what you consider low cost.
To some people, it might mean $200, to others $20.
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Mueller Hybrid....I have two and the have worked flawlessly over the past 15 years. 3-9 power and 40 mm optics, $135
https://muelleroptics.com/products/
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I am looking to spend between 100 and 200 for a scope. I have a half a dozen Leupolds and i like them but i am unsure if this rifle warrants a Leupold or not. Thanks for all the replies I will look at primary arms, Muller , Hawke and Burris.
You should be able to get a Leupold for your $200 budget.
3-9x leupold freedom
2-7x leupold freedom
2-7x vortex scout scope
all were under $200
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