What’s the absolute best 1” hunting scope (no price limit)

[Bypass]

On the other end of the spectrum what's a good "cheap" scope ? I'm trying to put together a budget Remington 700 I was gifted

I like the Arken optics for a cheaper scope.

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[Bennyboy]

On the other end of the spectrum what's a good "cheap" scope ? I'm trying to put together a budget Remington 700 I was gifted

Depending on how cheap you’re talking, I’ve had great luck with Nikons for entry level scopes (<$250). In the “mid tier” ($250-$500), Leupold and Vortex Vipers are pretty good.

 

[Bypass]

Depending on how cheap you’re talking, I’ve had great luck with Nikons for entry level scopes (<$250). In the “mid tier” ($250-$500), Leupold and Vortex Vipers are pretty good.

0-500 is bottom tier IMHO. 500-1250 mid and top 1250 up.

 

[BIBS]

Zero Compromise scopes are outstanding.

 

[Bennyboy]

0-500 is bottom tier IMHO. 500-1250 mid and top 1250 up.

I definitely agree in the world of long range and tactical scopes. For just a fella wanting to hunt, I try to scale it back. Maybe just to make myself feel better.

 

[renagadeinjun]

SWAROVSKI OPTIK if you have the money.

Ga-Bullet .......... has a Swarovski under 800.

 

[Bennyboy]

Ga-Bullet .......... has a Swarovski under 800.

I saw that. Anyone have experience with the Z3 vs the VX-3HD? Should I drop $785 on the Z3 or I can get a Z5 for $1200 or so?

Or skip both, go 30mm, new rings, etc. and have a $2k optic setup on a $800 rifle.

 

[CTS Tactical]

The Z5 is going to be much better glass. I would think the Z3 would probably be on par with the VX-3HD.

 

[renagadeinjun]

(NO) better light on thirty (corrected), but on a one inch you can't go wrong on the Z3 especially if ga-bullet likes to barter.
and you already have rings/mount so.........

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

IOR Valdada scopes are made with "Schott" glass, same as in Zeiss, and other high-end scopes for about 1/3 rd the cost. I prefer a fixed power scope.

I guess we can ignore their track record?