Best Rifle Scope Under $ 500 ?

[Tail Chaser]

Looking for something 3-12 or 4-16 power 40-50mm to put on a 7 08 T/C barrel.

Any suggestions ?

Leupold & Burris have a few in this $ range and I've been happy with both although was looking for other options.

Thanks,
Russ

[nalley1952]

Zeiss Conquest

[KenCraft]

Second Zeiss Conquest, I have the 3.5 x 10 x 44, if you shop around you can pick the up for just under $500. Last one I purchased came off E-bay sealed nib for $464 which included shipping. Great scopes can't go wrong!

[Tail Chaser]

Anyone have experience w/ Sightron S2 scopes ?

[RYASON]

TC

A friend of mine was talking about a leupold 4X12X50mm that Walmart had. $250.00!! I never checked it out, but it is a steal. Not sure of the model. That would probably fit perfect for the money.

[Mightyrjq]

Buckmaster 50MM. Great scope for the money. Check Ebay, far cheaper than the rest.

[RAYMOND RHODES]

Swift if you are going on the low price end.

Zeiss if ya want to spend a little more.

[h2oboss]

Does Brunton make scopes?? If so you may want to check them out. There binoculars are damn nice for the $$. I've shot a 25.-06 with a Swift and it was nice. Good Luck

[erikharwell]

leupold vx3 with a 30 mm tube. it will be right around 500 though, the gun is only as good as the scope though

[fshhntr19]

Go with the Simmons Aetec

[Bullbuster]

I've had a Simmons Whitetail Classic in 3.5-10x50 (about $130) on my 7mm for about 5 years now. I'm very hard on my gear and I have never had to rezero except when I changed to a diferant load. I never have fogging issues, and get great light in all conditions. I've had it out in rain, snow, freezeing rain, temps from -15 to 110. My buddy has one on his 300 win mag with the same results.

[Brutus]

you cannot go wrong with LEUPOLD, well worth the extra money and lifetime warrantee. However if you have a limit, the SIMMONS 44MAG is a very nice quality scope for $79.97 at Sportsman's Guide online, I have both, no probs with the LEUPOLD of course and over the past 4 years no problems with the Simmons either.

My 2 cents worth.......good luck!!![wink]

[Striper22]

http://www.samplelist.com

Take a look at the sample list. I have bought several from them over the years and saved a bunch of $$. Never had a return needed. A good opportunity IMHO.

[finfinder]

Striper22............Good looking site! This one goes straight into the fav list fur sure!! Thanks