Need some optics suggestions!

[Troutbum18]

I'm getting a new hunting rifle, which I have picked out, and am looking for a scope to match. I'd like a 3-9x50 and am on a college student budget. Looking to keep it at or below $200. The Nikon Prostaff and Bushnell trophy xlt are at the top of my list at this point, but am looking for other suggestions. I don't know much about optics so any help/ reccomendations are appreciated! This will be going on a Ruger M77 compact once I get that...

Thanks in advance!

 

[atl3128]

Pentax Gameseeker at sportsmanguide I have one on my 30.06 and have put several hundred rounds through it with no problems what so ever.

http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/pentax-gameseeker-3-9x50-mm-scope.aspx?a=616315

 

[Chuckdog]

Do your research? A 50mm+ objective, especially on a 1" tube lower priced scope is pretty much a wast of money.

Dig deep, don't just listen to what folks say on here. Spend the money on quality instead of quantity. A bigger objective, doesn't translate into better performance.

 

[atl3128]

Do your research? A 50mm+ objective, especially on a 1" tube lower priced scope is pretty much a wast of money.

Dig deep, don't just listen to what folks say on here. Spend the money on quality instead of quantity. A bigger objective, doesn't translate into better performance.

This is true and why I went with the 40mm

 

[Troutbum18]

Do your research? A 50mm+ objective, especially on a 1" tube lower priced scope is pretty much a wast of money.

Dig deep, don't just listen to what folks say on here. Spend the money on quality instead of quantity. A bigger objective, doesn't translate into better performance.

I appreciate the suggestion. Like I said, I don't know much about optics, so I appreciate the input!

 

[BHJ]

I was thinking the same thing a semi decaent 3-9x40 is gonna serve you much better that a 50mm supereconoscope. Give one of these a look.The Burris FF2 One of the best values going under $200 with a serious warranty.http://www.midwayusa.com/product/28...-scope-3-9x-40mm-ballistic-plex-reticle-matte I'm pretty sure bass pro has one on the shelf you can look through but I think they're priced a good bit higher.

 

[Troutbum18]

I was thinking the same thing a semi decaent 3-9x40 is gonna serve you much better that a 50mm supereconoscope. Give one of these a look.The Burris FF2 One of the best values going under $200 with a serious warranty.http://www.midwayusa.com/product/28...-scope-3-9x-40mm-ballistic-plex-reticle-matte I'm pretty sure bass pro has one on the shelf you can look through but I think they're priced a good bit higher.

I checked it out. I actually used the M77 compact opening weekend (a friend let me try it) and it had a burris scope on it. I'm not sure what model it was, but it was really nice. I searched Burris originally, but must have over looked the FF2. Everything else was out of my range. Thanks!

 

[fire16609]

Nikon Prostaff........

 

[Powerhouse]

Cabelas has the Bushnell Elite 4200 3X9X40 on sale right now for less than $200. I have one and it is the best riflescope I've ever owned. I also have a Nikon Prostaff 3X9X40 and it doesn't compare to the Bushnell.

I also recommend going with the 40mm objective over the 50. If you spend the money on good glass, a good 40 will gather as much light as a mediocre 50.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...=SBC;MMcat104792580;cat104752080;cat104535180

 

[Laxguy59]

Vortex, Vortex, Vortex, just not their Crossfire, I have a Diamondback 3x11?x50 and It's out of this world