Best hunting scopes for under $1000

[GFB]

The best hunting scopes for $1000 or less, according to Joe Rhea. I'm sure there are many other good options, but this seems like a reasonable list.

 

[basstracker89]

I like the topic

 

[GFB]

From the video, top 5, in no order:

• Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40
• Meopta Optika6 2.5-15x44
• Zeiss Conquest 3-12x44
• Swarovski Z3 any of them
• GPO 1.5-9x44

Honorable mentions:

• Maven 3-12x44
• Tract 2.5-15 (he mentions illumination, so I think he's talking about the TORIC 30mm tube options)

 

[GFB]

I like the topic

I do too but the conversation is dominated by long range competition shooters, people who want a long-range competition rifle just because, and AR shooters. Good hunting scopes is a topic that probably only flares up briefly before deer season every year.

 

[greg vess]

I liked it. Very informative.

 

[guitarded_1]

I might put Trijicon at the top of that list, personally. Very rugged and dependable scopes.

 

[jpm2953]

The Zeiss V4 is a dang nice scope.

 

[GFB]

I’ve had very good luck with scopes for the most part. I don’t buy top end but I don’t go super cheap either. There are a lot of great choices in the mid range.

Brands I’ve been happy with on multiple optics: Zeiss, Swarovski, Meopta, Leupold. Yes, Leupold has its haters but I have been happy with everything I bought new from them.

 

[Bama21]

Leupold VX5 HD (magnification level is fielder's choice, but I favor 2-10). Last one I picked up was demo unit from EuroOptic and it was 759.99 plus tax and shipped free (if memory serves).