Scopes for a "long range" 17

[Deerslayer11]

I have a Savage 93R17 and I need a scope for it, I was looking at Simmons 44 mag 4-12x44 and a weaver Kaspa 4-12x40: I want a 4-12 minimum zoom and don't wanna spend too much more then $200. it'll be used between 50-350 yards for targets and varmints. thanks.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

Nikon ProStaff Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm Matte

Nice scope for the price. I have a 2-7x35mm prostaff on my Remington 700 .30-06 ADL. Great scope out to 300-400 yards for hunting purposes. Hasn't failed me in the 10 years I have had it.

 

[gunman123]

I'd get a Athlon Optics Talos BTR 4-14x44 FFP. Google it. $299 and worth every penny!

They have less expensive scopes that'l work.

 

[Deerslayer11]

Nikon ProStaff Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm Matte

Nice scope for the price. I have a 2-7x35mm prostaff on my Remington 700 .30-06 ADL. Great scope out to 300-400 yards for hunting purposes. Hasn't failed me in the 10 years I have had it.

thanks! I'll look into them

 

[Deerslayer11]

I'd get a Athlon Optics Talos BTR 4-14x44 FFP. Google it. $299 and worth every penny!

They have less expensive scopes that'l work.

never heard of them... but now that I did I'll be looking into them! thank you!

 

[sscoyote]

Have one of these on a long-range 22, and love it. Satisfies all my optics tests--

Primary Arms New 4-14X44 FFP Scope with Patented ACSS R-Grid Reticle

 

[Epee]

Take a look at the Hawke line of scopes.

 

[Deerslayer11]

Take a look at the Hawke line of scopes.

how are hawke compared to vortex? if you know..

 

[Epee]

For your price range I think Hawke is an excellent brand. I own the 4.5-14X Sidewinder for use on my air rifle, and it has been a very good performer. The warranty is very good for Hawke scopes. I have no experience with Vortex scopes at the price point you are looking at.

I use my Hawke on my air rifle more than I use my Kahles on my centerfire.

 

[Wado]

I mounted this Hawke Eclipse on my Savage Mark II .22 and have a Vortex on my .17 that is in LaRue QD rings so I move it to other rifles. They no longer offer the Hawke Eclipse but it has really held up well. That rig lives in a rack on a Polaris down here in South Texas and so far has not failed. My longest jackrabbit kill was 175 yards with standard velocity through the suppressor. I believe the Hawke was in the three hundred dollar price range and the Vortex considerately more. I had enough Cabela Club points to get a BSA Sweet 17 free so I got one for my single shot Handi Rifle. I think I paid fifteen or so dollars more or less the shipping to get it. It works out to about 100 yards and from there out you better have good eyes. It just isn't very clear.