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Hunting scope 500-700 yards FFP under $800
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Bullmark
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The Accupoints are great scopes but I've yet to see any Trijicons that weren't great.
I've owned several and thought they performed as well as my S&Bs, Swarovskis and Leicas.
Marine Evan
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Look at the Burris Eliminator 5. Ranges out to 2000 yards, built in laser rangefinder, 5-20x52 and puts you on target via led spor specifically for your caliber and ammo. I have used them for years for Prairie Dogs. Most fun ever! Have a brand new one sealed in factory box 1800. lifetime warranty
Montana'eer
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Actually it's not uncommon to find a SWFA 5-20x50 HD for around $800 clams used. I had one and the glass was really, really good. Frekin' tank though.
Montana'eer
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I picked up a Trijicon Accupoint 3-18x50 about 6 months ago on sale for under $1,000 from Sportsmans Whorehouse.
Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x 50mm Rifle Scope - MOA Ranging
Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x 50mm Rifle Scope - The Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x50 riflescope is built for long-range precision you can trust in any light. Expect edge-to-edge clarity, legendary durability and crisp, precise adjustments. Whether you’re hunting out west or hitting steel at 1,000 yards...
It's over the $800 price point but not too far. I like it- the glass is really good, great edge to edge clarity, not too huge.
Bullmark
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I'm a self admitted optics junky. I also have a relative that was a high level corp executive at several different optics manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe, so I've gotten a bit of inside color on the business side of things. Generally speaking the European way of designing, building and marketing a riflescope is very telling compared to their counterparts in the rest of the world, including the Pacific Rim. Co.'s like Meopta, S&B, Leica, & Swaro take great pride in their work and their assembly process is indicative of this. The tolerances are tight and their workers buy in to this mindset.I picked up a Trijicon Accupoint 3-18x50 about 6 months ago on sale for under $1,000 from Sportsmans Whorehouse.
Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x 50mm Rifle Scope - MOA Ranging
Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x 50mm Rifle Scope - The Trijicon AccuPoint 3-18x50 riflescope is built for long-range precision you can trust in any light. Expect edge-to-edge clarity, legendary durability and crisp, precise adjustments. Whether you’re hunting out west or hitting steel at 1,000 yards...www.sportsmans.com
It's over the $800 price point but not too far. I like it- the glass is really good, great edge to edge clarity, not too huge.
This doesn't mean that if I buy a Meopta it's guaranteed to be perfect, but knowing the workers in the Czech Republic actually care about their life's work does give me confidence in my purchase.
In fairness, much of what I've been told was years ago and I know there is great glass being made right here in the US and Japan….Trijicon for example.
If I had a $800-$1000 budget I would still put Meopta & Trijicon at the top of my list….
More importantly, I would not hesitate to buy used optics. I've owned about 15 higher end scopes over the yrs and I can only think of 3 that were bought brand new. The rest were either demos or used. Great glass doesn't wear out.
Thanks everyone for the comments
I second looking to the used market or demo models listed at EuroOptic and SportOptics - there are often good deals there. For your intended ranges - 3-12x should be sufficient if the glass is good. Leupold, Meopta, maybe even Leica or Zeiss may be found in your budget.
Got a Meopta Opkita 6 on the way
Ricky C
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Hey, once you receive it, tell us how it works out.
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Just looking throught the scope i say its as good as my athlon cronus, burris xtr iii glass.
LBEdgin
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Those Meopta fly under the radar but the are great scopes for sure.
Shotsafterdark
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LOL....I don't like Arken reticles .....he says ...
????
what the hell is not to like about them ??
If you're a shooter , and long range , they have what you need..
In this economy and what tomorrow is bringing ,,,I'd be **** frugal
with money right now....
Arken for the WIN !!! save money , buy food and gun powder
lithium batteries for everything ...thank me later !
????
what the hell is not to like about them ??
If you're a shooter , and long range , they have what you need..
In this economy and what tomorrow is bringing ,,,I'd be **** frugal
with money right now....
Arken for the WIN !!! save money , buy food and gun powder
lithium batteries for everything ...thank me later !
Hondo64d
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If you can find a used one in your price range, and you might, snatch up a Bushnell LRHS2, LRHS, or LRTSi. Great scopes.
If you can stretch your budget just a little, or you are a veteran, active military, LE or first responder, Tract gives a hefty discount. I did a review on their 30mm Toric hunting scope which you can read here on LRH. It is a heck of a good scope for the money.
John
