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#4084939 02/16/24 09:41 AM
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Whats the best scope for around $500? Looking for a 4x12or16x50. Burris Signature, Meopta Meosport, Leupold Freedom or VX3 in 40mm, vortex? Not looking for a high end scope at this point just something solid for a kids gun.

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I got the Meosport 3x15x50 and put it on a 6.5 Grendel AR. Been thoroughly impressed so far and honestly like it better than my Optika 6. I got it around Christmas time from B&H photo for $399. Comes with decent Meopta rings as well. The illuminated red dot in the reticle is nice and my son loves it.


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Personally for $500 and under the Vortex Viper HS is the ticket

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In that price range, I really like Meopta

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Meopta or for a hair more, Zeiss

I’d steer clear of vortex

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Originally Posted by extreme heights hunter
Meopta or for a hair more, Zeiss

I’d steer clear of vortex

I agree with the first statement but please explain about Vortex. I have a couple and may be looking at a couple others to upgrade scopes. I’m interested that there may be something I’m over looking. Thanks


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What are the better Meotpa models in that price range? I saw they had several options.

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Originally Posted by marshmud991
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Meopta or for a hair more, Zeiss

I’d steer clear of vortex

I agree with the first statement but please explain about Vortex. I have a couple and may be looking at a couple others to upgrade scopes. I’m interested that there may be something I’m over looking. Thanks


They aren't great. Keep your box and receipt handy. It is well known they have great customer service for a reason....lot of people have had the pleasure of using it. Really just depends on what grade scope you buy from them I have a Razor that works fine but it wasn't made in the Philippines.


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Meopta or for a hair more, Zeiss

I’d steer clear of vortex

I agree with the first statement but please explain about Vortex. I have a couple and may be looking at a couple others to upgrade scopes. I’m interested that there may be something I’m over looking. Thanks


They aren't great. Keep your box and receipt handy. It is well known they have great customer service for a reason....lot of people have had the pleasure of using it. Really just depends on what grade scope you buy from them I have a Razor that works fine but it wasn't made in the Philippines.


I’ve owned 3 of their products, 2 went back for repair within a month. The 3rd came on a used rifle I bought. I gave it to a kid. Also, I was t impressed with clarity on the scopes or binos

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Thankfully the 2 Diamondbacks I have, haven’t had any issues. They seem to be decent glass for the money.


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I have several vortex scopes. Hunting and amateur LR shoooting. Never had a problem.


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Hands down, Meopta Optika5 3-15X44 Z-Plus reticle. Well under $500 when you can find one. They sell out as soon as they arrive.


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You can find a Trijicon Accupoint in that price range. I don't think you can do better under 1k.


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I have several Vortex scopes and have had zero problems.


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I like my vortex viper hs. No problems with it so far. 2.5-10x44.
I have a VX Freedom 3-9x50, it's not bad. leupolds just work for me. It's sort of like buying Tacoma or 4 runner, the entry price is high, but so is resale.

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