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I am looking for a new scope because the scope that is currently on my gun cost me a good buck this past weekend. Sat in the rain Friday and had a fogged up scope Saturday morning. I mostly hunt in woods and may shoot 200 yards at most (majority of shots are within 100 yards). My budget is around $600, but I may be willing to spend more. What do y’all suggest? I shoot a 130 grain bullets out of a Remington 700 .270 if that makes any difference.
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I'm in the market myself. Only ever had a $150 dollar scope. Interested to know what scope you had fog up? Mine fogs up everytime it's cold. Had to get used to breathing down. Between that and aging eyes I gotta do something.
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I'll add I have been looking at the Leupold Freedom line.
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I'll add I have been looking at the Leupold Freedom line. They’re intriguing, but I have heard from several people that they have had issues with them. I was going to buy one before I heard that. Has anyone had a good experience with them?
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Meopta MeoSport R
Meopta Optika6
Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-10x56
Anyhese all will get you to 45 minutes after sunset in average conditions or longer in good. You have to spend a lot more to do any better. You can come in under budget if you shop a little. I'd mount in DNZ one-piece unless you use the rings that come with the MeoSport R. They're good, but they're tall.
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Meopta MeoSport R
Meopta Optika6
Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-10x56
Anyhese all will get you to 45 minutes after sunset in average conditions or longer in good. You have to spend a lot more to do any better. You can come in under budget if you shop a little. I'd mount in DNZ one-piece unless you use the rings that come with the MeoSport R. They're good, but they're tall. Can you buy those new for $600?
"Why do you ask"?
Too many people spend money they don't have , on things they don't need, to impress people they don't know.
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Trijicon Accupoint 3-9X 40 Duplex with green dot, can be had for $669. Just a little over your $600 . They are great scopes and don't require batteries for the dot. Some of the Leupold VX3 HD would hit your price point. the 2.5-8 or 3.5-10 would work well. If you can find one a Leupold VX-R is a fine scope for the $. There's several others that come in at around 600. My advice is avoid the 50 or 56 mm objective and spend the $ on better quality glass . Good glass is where you get clear , low light performance .
"Why do you ask"?
Too many people spend money they don't have , on things they don't need, to impress people they don't know.
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Swarovski Z3. They pop up all the time in the classifieds throughout forums.
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Swarovski Z3. They pop up all the time in the classifieds throughout forums. The 3-10x42 Z3 with the 4A reticle is my favorite set and forget scope. Little more than $600 but worth it IMHO.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
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Old Mossy Horns
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The gen 2 SWFA 6x will be available in a few months, if you can wait. If you can’t wait, get their 10x scope. They cost about $350.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Zeiss conquest v4 3-12 redhawk rifles $649 out the door.
I purchased one last night I have 5 and love them
Jesus died for you,what are you doing for him?
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I would look for a demo/used scope on redhawk rifles, scope list, euro optic. I have bought a few and they have all been like new and you will get more for your money. I would look for a zeiss v4 or leupold vx3 and with a little patience and looking you should be able to find one. 24hourcampfire is also a good source. https://www.scopelist.com/Like-New-...MOA-Z-Plex-20-Riflescope-w-Ballisti.aspx
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Old Mossy Horns
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did it fog up on the inside or outside ?
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Swarovski Z3. They pop up all the time in the classifieds throughout forums. The 3-10x42 Z3 with the 4A reticle is my favorite set and forget scope. Little more than $600 but worth it IMHO. This scope is an excellent low light scope. I love it
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did it fog up on the inside or outside ? It fogged up on the inside. It’s still fogged up three days later.
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The z3 mentioned is absolutely worth saving and waiting for as they are all I have now. But, a Zeiss v4 or Leupold vx3HD are both excellent as well. Low light differences between these 3 are very minimal and really based more on one’s eyes. As mentioned, shopping the used/demo categories are the way to go.
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Last edited by globe; 01/14/25 11:01 AM.
Everything woke turns to shucks
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Hard to go wrong with any Zeiss. Even their budget models. Trijicon is great but none in your price range.
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Old Mossy Horns
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Check out Europtic or Redhawk Rifles demo's. Add about 50 bucks and you get a Zeiss V4 3-12-44
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My advice:
If you are used to something simple, find something simple.
I hate all the dials and side focus knobs on these new scopes. Why can’t someone just make a plain Jane hunting scope with good clear glass anymore.
I don’t like my new 3xi for what it’s worth.
Maybe try one of the new sightrons in your budget.
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