Cheap tactical scopes (MIL turret)

[.30cal fanatic]

Looking for x2 affordable optics with adjustable mil based turrets and reticles.

I have a heap of higher end scopes but need two cheap units for budget builds.

What recommendations are out there ?

No more then $500 USD

 

[shooter7]

$500 for both scopes or $500 for each?

 

[xsn10s]

Probably a fixed SWFA scope. Depending on the budget either new or used.

 

[Schnyd112]

SWFA super sniper fixed 10 power I think are around 350 new. Could find a used 3-15x42 for 500 without much trouble last year. Haven't really paid attention this year.

 

[jpd676]

Super Sniper is definitely the way to go. They aren't "cheap" but they are inexpensive.

 

[.30cal fanatic]

Up to $500 each

I'll look into the super sniper

 

[WeiserBucks]

SWFA

 

[xsn10s]

Used fixed power SWFA SS scopes cane go 250 or less. New ones with rear paralax go 299

 

[snox801]

Yep swfa is the way to go. Also check out primary arms. They have a line of scopes that is very good especially in the 1-6 and 1-8 power range.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

SWFA...I have 6. Best scope ever. I have their HDs, 3-15s, and 6x's.

 

[762x51]

x2 on the primary arms scopes. if you arent planning to dial, they make several with different BDC reticles for all sorts of different calibers. they arent going to track like a nightforce, but once you have a 100 yard zero, the reticle is quite accurate.

the super sniper fixed scopes are probably the best deal on the market. good glass, they track like a higher end scope but the 10x is on $299 regular. even less if you get them on sale. you can get them MOA/MOA or MIL/MIL.

 

[chirodr1]

Take a look at the Nikon Black X1000 4-16x50. Several places have them on sale for
$299.99. You can also get them in 6-24x50. You can get one with an illuminated reticle as well. The FX1000 models are FFP and also can be purchased with an illuminated reticle. Decent turrets and very nice glass.

 

[kraig]

Vortex Diamond Tactical seems pretty decent overall at about the same price as SWFA. Athlon is another budget MIL scope. I'd also consider looking for a Vortex Viper PST gen1 used, I've seen them down in the $500 range now and the super simple lifetime warranty no matter what makes buying used nice.

 

[bubbaonpc]

Sniper = Great service, Zero has remained perfect for 4 years and close to 600 shots. Very impressed