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Old Time Hunter · May 1, 2006, 08:05 AM

An expert told me that it more depends on the magnification, the more magnification the better the scope you need. I have been very happy with my in expensive Bushnell's, but they are only 1.75X4-32 Dusk and Dawn scopes. Scope runs $70-80 bucks, but the Weaver mounts and Burris rings add another $30-40 bucks depending on which rifle I am mounting it on. Got Leupold VX II 4x12 on my Ruger 77 Mark II (.300WM), but it has too short of an eye relief for my taste.
Just pick up a bunch of scopes at your local sporting goods store with out looking at name brand or price and see which ones are the quickiest to acquire a target. You might be suprised that the big dollar ones are not necessarily the best.

May 1, 2006, 08:05 AM	#3
Old Time Hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2006 Location: Hinterlands of Wisconsin Posts: 488	An expert told me that it more depends on the magnification, the more magnification the better the scope you need. I have been very happy with my in expensive Bushnell's, but they are only 1.75X4-32 Dusk and Dawn scopes. Scope runs $70-80 bucks, but the Weaver mounts and Burris rings add another $30-40 bucks depending on which rifle I am mounting it on. Got Leupold VX II 4x12 on my Ruger 77 Mark II (.300WM), but it has too short of an eye relief for my taste. Just pick up a bunch of scopes at your local sporting goods store with out looking at name brand or price and see which ones are the quickiest to acquire a target. You might be suprised that the big dollar ones are not necessarily the best.