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duckrunner99
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:00 pm Posts: 340 Location: Wisconsin
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 Good cheap scopes??????
Just got a Winchester model 70 30-06 for a steal of a deal and want a cheap scope for the time being. don't have a lot of money to spend so don't go showing me scopes that are going to break the bank. I really don't deer hunt much so just something for target shooting and deer if I deside to go. Thanks for the help!
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Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:33 pm |
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Gameover
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:06 am Posts: 3673 Location: Prarieville,LA
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Can pick up Nikon prostaff for decent price and are not bad scopes
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Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:36 pm |
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cb5331
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Joined: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:10 pm Posts: 16915 Location: Rowlett, TX
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Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:39 pm |
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FRANKtheTAU
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:30 pm Posts: 1386 Location: West TN
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
I have a Nikon and I also have a Simmons that I really really like.
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Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:42 pm |
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AKA Freshwaterkilla
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:06 pm Posts: 6584
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
I use Nikon pro staff with the BDC ON ALL 3 of my rifles and love them
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Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:44 pm |
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North LA Hunter
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:39 pm Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Take a look at Redfield. Pretty nice scopes for cheaper. Not much but they are cheaper.
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Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:44 pm |
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BayouBuster
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:33 am Posts: 1352 Location: Genoa AR
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Red field, BSA used to be good and cheap now they are just cheap. Center point isn't bad or weaver.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:29 am |
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GeeLeDouche
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:24 am Posts: 455
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Ive honestly had good luck with some of the higher end Tasco and Bushnell scopes. But they don't get much cheaper than those. I would stay away from BSA & Leapers but that's just me. Watch Natchez shooters supply. they always have good deals on scopes.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:52 am |
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Bigrich
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:52 pm Posts: 7064 Location: Mallard country
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Nikon makes a good scope
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:56 am |
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baron von
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:52 pm Posts: 2806 Location: Minnesota
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Nikon pro staff is the only scope I have that I can leave in the barn all winter and it still holds zero and doesn't fog up in the cold - a really good scope for the money
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:31 am |
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50fps
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:42 pm Posts: 2377 Location: West Coast Wisconsin
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butternut
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:30 am Posts: 770 Location: EAST ARKANSAS
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Get a zeiss victory 3-12x56 cheap 
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danimalw
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Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:33 am Posts: 933 Location: Hell...
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VORTEX. And customer service is outstanding if you have any issues.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 12:48 pm |
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ha2
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri May 27, 2011 2:40 am Posts: 272
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
I have about a dozen leupolds and that's all I've ever had until recently i bought a .17 and didn't want to spend much on a scope so i ended up getting a vortex and am very happy with it. Even considering taking the leupold off my 22 -250 and trying another vortex.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:32 pm |
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Mudmotor Slayer
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:52 pm Posts: 1783
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Vortex is the way to go . From now on all scopes will be vortex
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:37 pm |
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btmannin
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:25 pm Posts: 1723 Location: Oxford/Jackson ms
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
I would look into swift.. I've got a pair of binos and the scope on my little model 7 260 is a swift. I carry that gun through hell and it gets bounced around way more than it should and I have literally not had to remove the windage and elevation Caps since I zeroed it 5 years ago. Its no Khales, but It's good affordable glass IMO
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:43 pm |
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msm8281
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:50 pm Posts: 9673 Location: New Iberia, La.
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Nikon prostaff 5 on my 35 wheelen. I think it's just as clear or clearer than my my Nikon Monarch on my other rifle.
Check out opticsplanet.com. The last two scopes I bought from them had free shipping and was something like 50-60$ cheaper than local stores.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:22 pm |
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BDUBYA
MMT Addict
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:54 am Posts: 623 Location: Toledo Bend
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Simmons White tail expedition 6-18 is a good scope for cheap. Had one on a 270 since 98 and it's still as clear as the Leupold
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:28 pm |
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odass
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:30 pm Posts: 1928
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Another vote for vortex
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:36 pm |
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BKScripto
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:23 am Posts: 482
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
I have a SWFA 10x scope on a tactical .308 and it is a really nice and clear scope for the price.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:30 pm |
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LB200
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Joined: Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:43 pm Posts: 656
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Depends on what your "cheap" budget is. All of them will work in a pinch but some of the less expensive scopes are still decent to really good quality. The leupold scopes in the less expensive models are still guaranteed for life and Nikon makes good quality in reasonable prices. Most any modern rifles will shoot better than the shooter but scopes are definitely better as the price rises.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:37 pm |
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_Boomhauer_
MMT Member
Joined: Tue Oct 07, 2014 1:56 pm Posts: 22 Location: Arlington.
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Nikon or dang ol bust man
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:41 pm |
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msm8281
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:50 pm Posts: 9673 Location: New Iberia, La.
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
^^what he said. If your on a budget make sure you shop on line. With the amount of money you will save maybe you can get a lil better scope.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:41 pm |
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med
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:25 am Posts: 6432 Location: the dark side of the moon
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^ this is what I do with guns. Goto a big shop and figure out what I want and then buy online. Can save a bunch of money.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:50 pm |
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WhoDat88
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu May 23, 2013 4:24 pm Posts: 2912 Location: Thibodaux, La
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Nikon Prostaff BDC. Absolutely love the BDC.
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SETx Longtail
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:53 pm Posts: 3480 Location: Hardin County, Tx
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I used to shoot with the high end high dollar optics until I got ahold of a Vortex.. Honestly, for the majority of sub 200yd medium game targets, the Vortex is all anybody would ever need. I've stretched mine out to 800 on anoher rifle and it's still pretty good. Just can't beat them and their CS for the money. Matter of fact I just picked up another one for a 10/22 the other day.
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Mon Nov 03, 2014 11:14 pm |
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BayouStateHunter
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 1:04 pm Posts: 2037 Location: On da Northshore -- Louisiana
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Bushnell has come a long way. I have 2 Swift scopes and they have a lifetime warranty and are great for the money. Most of my scopes leupold or Zeus on my higher end stuff.
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caddobrook
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Joined: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:01 am Posts: 881
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Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:17 am |
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Greenmachine
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:31 am Posts: 778
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Will
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Did use Nikon as a "cheap" scope but after trying a couple of Vortex, the Nikon's got sold...
You can get Zeiss scopes for a reasonable price if you look around also.
If you want the best and gots the money, Nightforce is the way to go.
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Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:03 pm |
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msm8281
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:50 pm Posts: 9673 Location: New Iberia, La.
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 Re: Good cheap scopes??????
Keep in mind some scopes gather light better in low light conditions. A few extra minutes of being able to see through your scope could mean the difference of getting that big buck and not.
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Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:07 pm |
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msm8281
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:50 pm Posts: 9673 Location: New Iberia, La.
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You ought to be good and confused by now. Lmao
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