Affordable adjustable scope?

[WA Coyote]

Meopta meopro on a mod 70 pre 64 , 25 in BARTLEIN cut rifleing 1-7.5 twist 6.5 PRC and a CURTIS AXIOM with a 26 in proof 1-8 with a AG composite 3-18 optica 6 .

Thanks… both those rigs should be accurate enough to discern good optics from bad. I'm glad they working for you.

The Optica 6 is Meopta's best effort yet, and the only one that really seems to be checking the boxes. It's still a little early in its career to be getting a trip to Canton, but they do seem rugged, reliable, and reasonably priced.

In that $800-$1000 range I'd prefer the LRHS2 4.5-18 that GAP offers.

Never been a Meopro fan, for above stated reasons.

 

[Jamie]

I think the Athlon Chronus BTR should be on most list. To my eyes, it was/is clearer, crisper than my NF NX8, Zeiss, and my Leupold MK5. Tracking g has been perfect and the turrets are exact when dealing. The only draw back I have found is that they are heavy. The bare scope is 4 oz, IIRC, heavier than my MK5 in MKIV rings.

 

[Hard rock]

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I think the Athlon Chronus BTR should be on most list. To my eyes, it was/is clearer, crisper than my NF NX8, Zeiss, and my Leupold MK5. Tracking g has been perfect and the turrets are exact when dealing. The only draw back I have found is that they are heavy. The bare scope is 4 oz, IIRC, heavier than my MK5 in MKIV rings.

Those Alton scopes are nice ,and I have the one just under the Chronus , but in comparison my vote goes to MEOPTA . I guess it's just me but I don't like Chinese made scopes . That being said I think the CHRONUS is made in JAPAN . They are great scopes.

 

[Jamie]

R

Those Alton scopes are nice ,and I have the one just under the Chronus , but in comparison my vote goes to MEOPTA . I guess it's just me but I don't like Chinese made scopes . That being said I think the CHRONUS is made in JAPAN . They are great scopes.

Yes, Chronus is made in Japan. I actually loaned my Meopta to a friend. His 10x Leupold from 1962 was a little yellowish trying to sight in his newly rebarreled 264 Win Mag, also purchased in 1962 according to him.

 

[Will.284]

I run Athlon Cronus on several rifles and love them and tough as nails. As well Burris signature hd is very good but not as much info in the reticle but awesome glass

 

[FlyFishn1]

Go back to post # 20 on Friday. I asked about the following Burris.

Affordable adjustable scope?

Mark 5HD, NF NXS or NX8. You'll have more scope then you need and can do everything you want with room to learn. All can be had used or new if your leo/mil in your price range.

www.longrangehunting.com

Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own.

I'll start with this one and see where it goes - the deal is right and it does what I am after. I can always move it around to other rifles, so it isn't a wasted purchase no matter how I slice it.

 

[memtb]

In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own

As they often do…….ain't forums great! Drama, comedy, fiction, science, crime, romance, horror, family…..all rolled into one! memtb

 

[ntsqd]

All that I can say about the two Burris scopes that I've owned is that the newer one looks really good to me, but I lack any of the higher end, supposedly better scopes to compare it to. The older one is meh. At the time of purchase it was good, a comparable magnification Leupold was better but cost more.
Which isn't a heck of a lot of help for FlyFishn1.
In that scope's price range I wouldn't exclude any Bushnell's of comparable features and pricing. I've been impressed with their dollar value.

 

[VenatusDominus]

Go back to post # 20 on Friday. I asked about the following Burris.

Affordable adjustable scope?

Mark 5HD, NF NXS or NX8. You'll have more scope then you need and can do everything you want with room to learn. All can be had used or new if your leo/mil in your price range.

www.longrangehunting.com

Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own.

I'll start with this one and see where it goes - the deal is right and it does what I am after. I can always move it around to other rifles, so it isn't a wasted purchase no matter how I slice it.

Looks like it checks all your boxes. Personally, for ranges inside 500 yards I prefer my 3-18x over my 5-25x (exit pupil and field of view are larger). I also prefer unlimited warranties for things I carry in the field and expect can be broken. Realize the Burris "forever warranty" only covers manufacturing defects..."These warranties do not cover defects due to normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse, alteration to the product, loss, theft, deliberate damage, or cosmetic damage."

 

[Will.284]

Looks like it ticks all your boxes. Personally, for ranges inside 500 yards I prefer my 3-18x over my 5-25x (exit pupil and field of view are larger). I also prefer unlimited warranties for things I carry in the field and expect can be broken. Realize the Burris "forever warranty" only covers manufacturing defects and not "These warranties do not cover defects due to normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse, alteration to the product, loss, theft, deliberate damage, or cosmetic damage."

That's one that checks all you boxes and a good warranty. Looks good

 

[WA Coyote]

Go back to post # 20 on Friday. I asked about the following Burris.

Affordable adjustable scope?

Mark 5HD, NF NXS or NX8. You'll have more scope then you need and can do everything you want with room to learn. All can be had used or new if your leo/mil in your price range.

www.longrangehunting.com

Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own.

I'll start with this one and see where it goes - the deal is right and it does what I am after. I can always move it around to other rifles, so it isn't a wasted purchase no matter how I slice it.

If the boxes that need checked are "affordable" and "adjustable"… at least the Burris checks one of them.

 

[FEENIX]

Go back to post # 20 on Friday. I asked about the following Burris.

Affordable adjustable scope?

Mark 5HD, NF NXS or NX8. You'll have more scope then you need and can do everything you want with room to learn. All can be had used or new if your leo/mil in your price range.

www.longrangehunting.com

Fullfield IV 6-24x50mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

In less than 2 days theres nearly 60 more posts beyond that and no one picked up on what I asked - the thread just took on a mind of its own.

I'll start with this one and see where it goes - the deal is right and it does what I am after. I can always move it around to other rifles, so it isn't a wasted purchase no matter how I slice it.

It does not matter if you start with this; people will go off-topic regardless. Go for it if you have decided on the scope that meets your intended purpose with your budget, and move on. Good luck!