Another scope recommendation

[WallsGa]

I’m hunting with a Howa .30-06. It came with a Nikko Stirling scope. I’d like to replace and upgrade it if possible for $300 or less. My stands have shooting lanes of 50 - 200 yards.

This is the only scope I’ve ever used so I have no real frame of reference. Is it possible to upgrade for that price? Suggestions?
thanks,

 

[UptaCamp]

I don't know which scope you have specifically, but I have been enjoying these scopes on my hunting rifles. $200.

Vortex Optics Diamondback HP Rifle Scope 4-16x 42mm Side Focus

Vortex Optics re-engineered their extremely popular Diamondback scope series to produce the Diamondback HP (High Performance) scope line to give hunters...

www.midwayusa.com

Here is the ODT thread discussing them:

Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42 BDC sub $200 (58% off)

Midwayusa has the Diamondback HP 4-16x42 BDC marked down from $479.99 to $199.99; that's 58% off. This was an upgraded Diamondback that has since been discontinued. It has side focus, same optical quality as the viper (same XD lenses and XR coatings), zero reset, and overall doesn't give much...

www.theoutdoorstrader.com

 

[sambo77]

 

[WallsGa]

I don't know which scope you have specifically, but I have been enjoying these scopes on my hunting rifles. $200.

Vortex Optics Diamondback HP Rifle Scope 4-16x 42mm Side Focus

Vortex Optics re-engineered their extremely popular Diamondback scope series to produce the Diamondback HP (High Performance) scope line to give hunters...

www.midwayusa.com

Here is the ODT thread discussing them:

Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42 BDC sub $200 (58% off)

Midwayusa has the Diamondback HP 4-16x42 BDC marked down from $479.99 to $199.99; that's 58% off. This was an upgraded Diamondback that has since been discontinued. It has side focus, same optical quality as the viper (same XD lenses and XR coatings), zero reset, and overall doesn't give much...

www.theoutdoorstrader.com

Thanks. Currently, a 3.5-10x44 Gameking

 

[DawgLink]

I have also ventured into the Vortex line. No problems with the Crossfire 2 on my 7 mag or my Diamondback on my 308. My son also has one of each on his 308 and 270 without issues

 

[Bennyboy]

First thing I’d upgrade (if you haven’t) is the mount. I’d rather have a decent scope in a good mount than a good scope in a cheap mount. I recommend the DNZ Game Reaper on a hunting rifle.

As for scopes, Sig Sauer purchased Nikon and their Buckmaster line has always been solid for the money. I’d look there. Should be able to get the scope and mount for well under $300.

 

[4ssss]

I'm a fan of Sig's too. I have the Hellfire's with illuminated dots on mine.

 

[DawgLink]

I'm a fan of Sig's too. I have the Hellfire's with illuminated dots on mine.

I put one of those on my CVA Scout 2 in .45/70

 

[atscott]

I've got Vortex, Burris, Nikon, Leupold, and a Zeiss. For that price point I'd either get a Burris or Nikon. You might catch a Leupold on sale in that range. I've moved away from Vortex as the last couple I bought had "mushy" adjustments and I actually had to trade out a diamondback for not holding zero. It was a real PNA.

 

[24on48hunting]

Vortex or Leupold.
I have 4 of the Vortex Crossfire scopes, mounted on rifles ranging from a 30/30 up to a 7mm Rem Mag. They do great and are worth every penny. Never had one lose its zero.

I’ve also been looking into the Leupolds that offer the CDS system. Haven’t bought one yet.