Sub $1000 scope suggestions

[john k]

I have a VX5-HD 3x15 on my .280AI hunting rifle that I'm very satisfied with. You can often find them in classifieds on this site at great prices.

 

[Skimbleshanks]

I paid 850ish for my VX5HD. Really nice scope.

 

[Josh06]

You haven't mentioned what you don't like about the Viper. I have 3 PST:s and I believe that they are an excellent scope for the money. Sure like mine, love the reticle.

I don't like the shims for zero stop, the eye box was fussy for me, clarity was not great past 20. At 200 yards I can make out bullet holes in a target better with my veracity at 15x than the viper at 20-24x.

 

[Josh06]

I would try the ARKEN EP5 5-25×56 @ $500.
I have the older EP4 6-24 x56 it has Japanese Glass.It has zero stop.Real crisp exposed turrets.34mm main tube.Best bang for you buck WithThat good glass
Next would tube. ATHLON MIDAS TAC 34MM MAIN TUBE.
I WOULD RECOMMEND PSING A LITTLE MORE AND BUYING TRACT TORIC 34mm Main tube 4.5-30×56.push-pull locking turrets.Its.$1600 but worth every penny or the Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30×56
Goodluck in your search

Are the new Arken scopes made in Japan? I couldn't find that info on their website.

 

[Paladin300]

Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50
Leupold VX5HD 3-15x44
Swarovski V3 4-12x50 BT

All of these are considered premium scopes, available in MOA, have excellent glass and can be found on sale for right at the $1000 mark. Hope that helps!

 

[33nos]

Here is an Athlon Ares ETR for $999

Great scope for the price!!

Product Description

Product Description | Camera Land NY

cameralandny.com

 

[TXTrained]

Are the new Arken scopes made in Japan? I couldn't find that info on their website.

I just confirmed the EP5 5-25x56 has Japanese Glass.. YouTube Video Arken's Next Game Changer.
the New EP5 5-25x56 .

 

[SEGARE]

I was reading on the Arken scopes last week and the impression that I came away with was, the turrets were very nice but the glass left a good bit to be desired. That, plus their large form factor and heavy weight, made me quickly decide they weren't for a hunting rig for me.

 

[GrayCreed]

SIG TANGO 4

 

[jmaars]

I was reading on the Arken scopes last week and the impression that I came away with was, the turrets were very nice but the glass left a good bit to be desired. That, plus their large form factor and heavy weight, made me quickly decide they weren't for a hunting rig for me.

They are not for a hunting rig, for sure. The glass is fine, The turrets are the best! I personally dont like FFP on a hunting scope except maybe for ELR. The reticle is too small on low power??? Just my 2 cents!

 

[WYOHTF]

I am removing the Arken from my list
I would have sworn I saw the 4x16 come in at 23 oz. or so

 

[TXTrained]

Well I have a bunch of scopes .some very expensive and some nit as expensive. They all have their place.
On my Kill Anything in North America Rifle.Whetger it's a short shot in Southeast TX or Longer shot in West TX or a trip to the mountains with a lighter weight limit. I have a Leupold 6.5-20×40mm SFP on a Browning White Gold Medallion 7mm Remington Magnum. It's not a new scope but it's been thru the mill and kilked it's fill

 

[WYOHTF]

This scope seems ok
Does anyone have one of these

Hardline Pro 4-16x50 MOA ILL | CrimsonTrace

Hardline Pro 4-16x50 MOA ILL

www.crimsontrace.com

 

[Deleted member 48126]

Are the new Arken scopes made in Japan? I couldn't find that info on their website.

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