need suggestions for a $150-$200 interim scope

[send it_hit]

I will be getting a Tikka T3 in .308 this coming week...

I already know I will be putting a Nightforce on it (along with a bunch of other changes), but I'm still in the process of saving for it. It will probably be around this summer before I can actually shell out for one.

I can spend about $150 on a scope now, so I can still get out and shoot it, if for nothing else to fireform my brass.

Before the "If you can spend a little more..." people chime in, I'd really like to not spend more than $200. I will be spending a little more when I get the NXS.

Anyone have experience with some cheap scopes that surprised them? I will be using this for target shooting exclusively.

[Iloveguns]

Bushnell 3200 Fixed 10x. The only scope at that price range that you should be thinking about.

[ejhc11]

Bushnell 3200 Fixed 10x. The only scope at that price range that you should be thinking about.

+1
With mil adjustments not MOA

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950843/bushnell-elite-3200-tactical-rifle-scope-10x-40mm-1-10-mil-adjustments-mil-dot-reticle-matte

[HK Dave]

SWFA just announced they are putting out a new line of fixed scopes with mil/mil adjustments.

[Pthfndr]

Bushnell 3200 Fixed 10x. The only scope at that price range that you should be thinking about.

This. One of the few, if not the only, scope in that price range that has matching knobs/reticle, with decent glass, and most important of all a proven track record of reliability and repeatability.

That $299 price at Midway is a good deal right now, but give Mike Cecil at CS Tactical a call to see if he has them in stock and can beat it.

[send it_hit]

thanks for the tips. i have a bushnell 3200 5-15x40 on a T3 .223 and i'm a big fan for the price.

pthfndr, is this what you're referrencing? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950...-reticle-matte
cause it's $199, not $299...

[Pthfndr]

thanks for the tips. i have a bushnell 3200 5-15x40 on a T3 .223 and i'm a big fan for the price.

pthfndr, is this what you're referrencing? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950...-reticle-matte
cause it's $199, not $299...

Yes. Just a typo on my part. Fingers faster than the brain and all that.

[send it_hit]

Yes. Just a typo on my part. Fingers faster than the brain and all that.

gotcha. thanks again

[bruce_ventura]

Bushnell 3200 Fixed 10x. The only scope at that price range that you should be thinking about.

I'll third that. Ive been using the moa/mil versions for years. Decent optics. For range work, it will get down the road. I had a reticle adjustment spring fail on one unit. It happens.


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[Divernhunter]

Redfield 3X9 is a heck of a scope for under $200. It is made by Leupold and has their no BS warr for life. You could use it for good if desired and have a good combo.