Optic for my son's first rifle

[xsn10s]

I'd say a good 3x9 or similar power would be good. But the problem is dialing adds to the cost. Probably something with either locks or caps would be best.

 

[xsn10s]

Leupold 3.5-10 CDS vx3i

I have a Leupold scope like new in box in CDS. It's a 3.5-10x40 mm 1 " tube. Vx3i with CDs dial. I have pictures below. 3.5 400 shipped OBO

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[SSgt G Cody]

Here in the mountains of Western NC we seldom get shots greater than 200 yards! But I hunt flatlands of Eastern NC and elsewhere as well! I started my son hunting with a 30-30 Marlin and a 4x Weaver scope, which he's killed several deer with. Now he's passed that rifle on to his teenage son, and I gifted my son my 44 Mag Marlin lever action with 6x Bushnell, which he always wanted. They both also shoot LR bolt actions with me at the range. I have a couple nice bolt actions for them in the near future. Enjoy shooting with your son, but keep it simple to start with.

 

[JimFromTN]

For same price range and weight, you will have to find something used in order to find anything comparable. I don't think anyone makes a scope as light in that price range. as well as the same power range The closest that I can think of are the Swaro z3 or habicht 3-9x36 and vortex razor lh 1.5-8x32. You might find the vortex for around $400 where as the swaro will be somewhere in the $600. I picked up a swaro 3-10x42 habicht fro $450 used. Its about 3oz heavier than the swfa.