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dreher
I'm wanting the best scope for no more than $750.00(unless there is a real standout that is worth an extra $50.00-$100.00).

I have a Leupold picked out. It is the VX III 4.5-14x50mm Long Range Side Focus with a 30mm Tube. I was also wondering if the illuminated model is worth the extra money.

I was also looking into Sightron but I can't seem to find a lot of information about them. Can anyone help me out here? Are they as good as Leupold?

Are there any other brands I should look at?

I'm using this for big game and varmint hunting, maybe some target shooting (nothing serious). The gun I am using is a Remington Model 700 308.

Any information/suggestions would be helpful.

Thank You
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  • dreher
    After having several scopes fail me I have gone to B&L and have not had a failure on them. Am useing a 3200 and a 4200 on 2 300 win mag Rifles, they have out lasted any other American scope so far. I still have a few Lueoples left and will use them on 243 cal and below, May be they will hold togeather. I have one at the factory being repaired now and this is the second time in 3 Mo. for that one, and it's a X3. Any way now is the time to buy B&L scopes, before they start making junk.
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  • USN_Airdale
    i suggest you google each one of them and review all their statistics, i did and found them to be pretty much the same.
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  • He Dog
    Scopes don't gather light. They transmit it. Even the finest scopes in the world, with the best glass and lens coatings cannot transmit more than 94-96% of the light that strikes the objective lens to your eye. The size of the exit pupil also matters and is a function of objective diameter and magnification. As all of these are 3-9x varibles they will have the same exit pupil at any given magnification. Look for fully multi-coated BAK-4 glass, which likely all of these will have. None is near the top of the line of any of the these manufacturers. My choice would be Burris Signature Select or better, but of these, I would go with Leupold for the warrenty.

    Much as I like Brownell's, you can probably find any of these scopes for less by a little googling. Look at SWFA, Bear Basin Outfitters, Soopes n More, Optics Planet, Natchez and there are others. Look for sales, but most of those will beat Brownell prices.
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  • huffmanite
    I certainly agree with HeDog on checking other places on internet for purchasing a scope. Nothing against Midway, I use them regularly for certain gun related things, but none of the over dozen scopes I've purchased the last 4 or so years came from them. Just google the particular scope you are interested in check the supplier's prices and shipping cost. You may be surprised at the wide range of a particular scopes price.

    Example, the last scope I bought was a Swift Premier 4-16X44 AO. Most internet sellers had it for at least $180 or much higher. Found it on Amazon.com for $125 + shipping ($13) Amazon had this scope (model 669M) listed twice, one seller for $125, other for almost $200. By the way, darn nice scope for the price, Swift (an optics company since 1920s) uses their own glass, American made product and life time warranty.
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  • laylandad
    I have two Nikon Prostaff's, and I just ordered one of the new Redfield's. I do know that the Nikon scopes have a lifetime warranty and I have never had a problem with them. They are very clear and bright. The Redfield and the Leupold's have a lifetime warranty as well. The Redfield is even made by Leupold now, so the quality should be right along side the Leupold of equal value.
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  • GunBuff
    Leupold
    The most used by far!
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  • FEENIX
    Of your choices, one brand is Made/Assembled in the US and the other is Made/Assembled elsewhere (Philippines?). One brand has an awesome warranty and customer service.

    Having said that, I'd recommend them in order as Leupold, Redfield, and then Nikon.

    Good luck!

    ADDED:

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    I was at one of the local gun shop and had the opportunity to look through the new Redfield and compared with to Burris FFII with BDC.

    IMHO, for clarity and eye relief, it's Redfield hands down.
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  • He Dog
    To be clear, NO scope maker in the United states builds scopes from the ground up. All use parts sourced from elsewhere, mostly Asia. That is true of Leupold who assembles scopes but does not make their own glass. They do not import scopes however, so maybe that is better.
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  • Maalox
    You didn't post a link to any Burris scopes, but there are quality scopes and a good value for the money you spend. May want to check them out before you buy.
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