Looking at putting together a new factory light carry hunting rifle and I'm looking for options on a decent ffp scope for a budget minded build. Things I'm looking for is a max magnification of 16-24 decent glass as so I dont have to worry about not having picture in almost direct sunlight, so maybe something with a shade available. I'm probly asking alot and some wont consider it long range but ideally the longest shot will be 400 yards with occasional target shooting out farther. Let's put a cap on price in the 500 range, if that's doable. Thanks in advance everyone!
Options for budget ffp scope 4-500y max
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Primary Arms makes a 4-14x for $350 ish. They also have a 3-18x coming out soon for around $500-$600
Vortex came out with a Diamondback Tactical FFP that would be in your price range.
Athlon Optics also has a few options for you.
That is all i can think of right now.
Vortex came out with a Diamondback Tactical FFP that would be in your price range.
Athlon Optics also has a few options for you.
That is all i can think of right now.
KyCarl
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I would look at used or you might consider a SFP? There are some nice options there.
H2odoctor
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I'd watch for a Burris Veracity 3-15x50. You can pick them up for $500 or less.
Like this:
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/price-drop-burris-veracity-3-15x50.209821/
Like this:
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/price-drop-burris-veracity-3-15x50.209821/
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Bang4theBuck
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The Primary arms is a great option if you like Mils. Also, Cabelas has a line of FFP scopes t hf at are very reasonable. I put one on a budget 243 build, and it works pretty well. My only criticism is that the parallax adjustment yardage are not even close to accurate, but that's not a big deal to me.
Schnyd112
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Used swfa super sniper. New they are $800-900. Can find them used all day for around $500. Aside from the 6-24 (mine is 3-15) magnification requirement it will fit the bill nicely. I have used one for the past year and a half, close to 3000 rounds. Good glass for the price and it tracks very dependably.
The athlon Argos btr checks all the boxes too but I was not impressed with the turrets so it never made it onto a rifle.
The athlon Argos btr checks all the boxes too but I was not impressed with the turrets so it never made it onto a rifle.
MudRunner2005
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I have an argos btr it hasnt been too bad. I got rid of the factory grease and it alot better now
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In this price range forget about everything except SWFA , buy one new or used and thank us later .
Schnyd112
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I like everything better about the SWFA over the Athlon aside from the reticle. At full power it's a little thick for my liking. And the diamonds take up a lot of space.
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At this price point, SWFA tracks great and doesn't break . Everything else in the price range either doesn't track or breaks , or both .
Also, with increased magnification you increase mirage and lens distortion. If you are only going to shoot out to 500y then 15x is more than enough. A friend of mine routinely shoots a 1-4x out to 500y. With 15x you will be good. Plus for hunting, the 3x min magnification is nice. I vote SWFA 3-15x.
