What scope to use?

[ar15barrels]

Here's a great deal from the sample list on a bushnell

http://www.samplelist.com/Bushnell-6...-B-P67673.aspx

6x on the bottom end for pig hunting?
Good luck with that...

1x-4x scopes are much more appropriate to the task.

[Whiterabbit]

max of 150 yards and a 6x. All I would see is hair.

[NordicDave]

If the OP says he has a $180 to spend, telling him to spend 2x that or so seems pretty thoughtless. I've been there and I suspect most of us has been there.
Sorry, I feel better now, and will go back to reading this thread and other threads.
B

I think we were advising him; it's better to wait and save up another ~$100-$150 as it buys so much more quality.

He wants to hunt pigs and one of the recommendations was the Leupold VX-HOG 1-4x20mm Riflescope with the Pig-plex reticle for $229, no tax, no shipping from Opticsplanet. This was $50 over budget and a better scope specifically designed for his purpose.

Bingo's point is spot-on. Not every scope application is a NightForce or Milspec tactical miracle. 30-06 is a stout round and ideas for hogs. He needs a scope that will hold up as a brush gun with a big caliber year after year.

-NordicDave

[Whiterabbit]

the OP acknowledged that already. He wanted recommendations within budget with the full understanding that you generally get what you pay for. I interpreted that to mean he did not want to buy an $80 scope and pay $150 for it.

A used Vari-X II is definitely within his budget, albeit above 150. And since he was looking at junk $80 scopes that are every bit as good as $30 gunshow scopes, there was no reason not to consider the $80-90 Bushnell banner, which is every bit as good as scopes above $100 mark.

These are great scopes that do not break the bank. One even has pedigree. At least as much as the VX-Hog but for probably $70 less.

[ar15barrels]

Hog hunting +$180 budget = Weaver 1-3x20.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183610/weaver-classic-v-series-rifle-scope-1-3x-20mm-dual-x-reticle-matte

Japanese/Phillipenes/Korea glass is far better than Chinese glass in similar price range scopes.

[toby]

Always buy the best you can, you will be happy you did. Remember the profit margins on optics.

[Bastard]

for $180 - I am pretty sure that I saw someone selling a Leupold vx1 2-7x33 on here somewhere recently for 150-160? not sure of the location though.

[NordicDave]

I'd steer away from VX-1's since VX-II's are so much better for very little more $.

I would buy a VX-I over other lower priced scopes if I were pinched for pennies.

-NordicDave