whats the best budget tactical scope?

[slagusmc]

Hey guys, Im looking for some advice on buying a good tactical scope for a 308 rifle. Im hoping to spend under $500 (less would be great). Im looking at the SWFA SS scopes, Bushnell Elites, Falcon, and some Leupolds. Ranges for this rifle will be less than 800 yds max, most use at sub 300yds. If read alot of reviews online, but Id like to hear some of your person experiences. I have a Falcon Menace 4-16 right now on another rifle and I havent had any real problems with it so I know that is a half way decent option. The Leupolds in my price range are VX-1,2,3 models, but they lack the target turrets I want. Scope will be going on a PSG-1 type Springfield SAR-8.

[THT]

I have a 16X SS on my Remington 5R and use it for 300-400yd shots. I don't have any complaints. Very clear glass and holds zero just fine with .308 recoil.

[damndave]

i hear a lot of good things about super sniper scopes

[Tonk]

You Just might give the Bushnell 3200 series Elite tactical scope a try! I purchased 3 of them for under $300 dollars on sale at Cabela's a few months ago. Yes, they do have turrets to and mil-dot reticule.

[Stockton]

Super Sniper
Falcon
Bushnell Elite

All three have numerous review throughout the long range precision shooting communities. A majority of new and budget minded people tend to go that route. They do hold their values when it comes to resale....given they are in overall excellent condition. I own one of the SS and used to own an Elite and have never had any problems in tracking or glass. There is better though.

Just as food for thought....and you may hear this from others....if you can....save up for at least something in the Leupold line or better.

[slagusmc]

HMM, thanks for the feedback guys, Does anyone have any ideas or experience with the Leupold Mark 2 or Even the new Leupold Mark AR? These are both around my price range although the Mark AR is designed for 223 I believe. Also, Ive seen some reasonably priced VX series 1,2,3 models, I can always add target/tactical turrets to these, how well do you guys think the lower level Leupolds stack up against these other scopes?

[Desert_Rat]

http://www.snipercentral.com/milletttrs.htm

I too am looking for a good entry level scope for my new .308 I'm looking at this one. Millett trs-1

[Kelvrick]

The new falcon 5.5-22 is great.

[slagusmc]

Yeah, Ive looked at the Millet TRS-1 too. Got a ton of awesome features on it, probably more than most for its price... To be honest, I can afford to buy a top of the line scope but for the somewhat actual limited use that I will be putting it to, Id rather not pay that much. If I was back in the sandbox, Id buy top of the line but as Im not something more budget friendly would be nice. Hence my jeep has a $300 Smittybuilt winch VS a $1000 Warn...I dont get stuck THAT often, and if I do its not life or death,lol

[a1fabweld]

Falcon Menace 4-14x44 FFP. About $470. Very nice & full of features.

[SCMA-1]

http://www.snipercentral.com/milletttrs.htm
I too am looking for a good entry level scope for my new .308 I'm looking at this one. Millett trs-1

I have the Millett TRS-1 on my Savage 110FP/308 and it has been great. Great quality and features for $300. The glass isn't as good as my Nightforce but then again it's pretty darn good for less then 1/3 the price. I did the box test on mine and it returned to zero just fine. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

SCMA-1

[Hans Gruber]

I got a Vortex 6-20x44mm on my .308 that I've taken to the range a few times with success. Just another name to toss on the heap for consideration

[badhabit90]

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[elSquid]

Another option: this Nikon 6-18x mildot Buckmaster is on perpetual sale at Midway for $300. It comes with a set of target knobs.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=123107

http://www.nikonhunting.com/riflescopes-buckmasters-buckmasters-6-18x40-sf.html

-- Michael

[supermario]

Hey dont leave out Burris, those are great scopes for great prices. My hunting buddies have used them for years and years, in various weather environments without any problems whatsoever.