[glockbanger]

What is the best mid-price Edit:≈4-16x45 scope?

Edit:I think the Nikon M-308 looks like a great choice, just looking for something a little cheaper. The scope will be going on a bolt action 308 rifle, maybe a browning A-bolt. One with a reticle tailored for 308 would be great.

Also, the Leupold VX-II 4-12x40 LR reticle looks like a great buy, but I'm not expert, so your opinions are appreciated. Is 4 power too great for hunting?

Thanks!

[AK_Stick]

Define "mid priced"


What I think of as mid priced, probably isn't quite the same as you.


That said, Ziess, Leupold, Nightforce, US Optics, Schmidt and Bender all make good scopes for a reasonable ammount of money.

[Cole125]

Need more info. I can suggest the Leupold Mark AR, as a good one.

Burris makes very nice reasonably prices scopes, also.

[glockbanger]

Originally Posted by AK_Stick

Define "mid priced"


What I think of as mid priced, probably isn't quite the same as you.


That said, Ziess, Leupold, Nightforce, US Optics, Schmidt and Bender all make good scopes for a reasonable ammount of money.

Preferably $300, Max $400

[ronin.45]

In your price range the Nikon Buckmaster is a solid scope. They come in 4.5-14 and 6-18. Includes side parallax and pretty good glass.

If you can go up to $600 the Vortex Viper PST is a really nice scope for the money. It has features of much more expensive scopes.

Obviously neither of these is a super top end sniper scope, but they are both very good pieces of equipment.

[PzGren]

Originally Posted by AK_Stick

Define "mid priced"


What I think of as mid priced, probably isn't quite the same as you.


That said, Ziess, Leupold, Nightforce, US Optics, Schmidt and Bender all make good scopes for a reasonable ammount of money.

That's what I was thinking, just that I consider Svarowski superior to S&B, particularly in low light.

[AK_Stick]

Originally Posted by PzGren

That's what I was thinking, just that I consider Svarowski superior to S&B, particularly in low light.

I've shot through most.


I prefer the Loutec treated Ziess over all others. Then S&B, and then Swarvoski.


But they are all top quality scopes.


As for the OP, I don't know that you'll find any "decent" scopes in that range. The scope on my 22 cost more.


Save a couple extra days, and spend a little more to get a better scope, vs one that will likely plague you with issues. You will only ever be as accurate as your scope.

[glockbanger]

What do you think about a Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 with Side Focus for around $350?

[glock2740]

Originally Posted by glockbanger

What do you think about a Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 with Side Focus for around $350?

Great scope for the money.

[10mmbob]

The Nikon Monarch is a really good scope. For $350 it's a great scope! I've always believed that a great sciope on an inexpensive rifle is better than the other way around. Buy the Monarch!

[glockbanger]

For the Nikon Monarch 4-16x42 SF what reticle?

BDC, Mildot, Nikoplex?

[10mmbob]

I would say either the Nikoplex or the BDC. The Mildot IMO is a little "busy". They take a lot of practice to become proficient.

[glockbanger]

Originally Posted by 10mmbob

I would say either the Nikoplex or the BDC. The Mildot IMO is a little "busy". They take a lot of practice to become proficient.

Yeah, if I'm getting a 16 power scope, I definitely need a reticle that helps long range. What are the guidelines for using the Mildot?

[Cole125]

Originally Posted by glockbanger

Preferably $300, Max $400

A good scope in that price range for a .308 bolt gun would be the Redfield Revolution Rifle Scope 4-12x

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/173...-reticle-matte

The magnification you will need depends on the range you are shooting, and even at 50 yards 4x is not too much.