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Posted: 3/20/2007 9:16:16 PM EDT
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Help me out scope guru's I am between these, but open to other options, both are $99 plus shipping. I will be putting it on my AR. Cabela's Centerfire Turret Tactical Scope 3-9 x 40 Item:IH-712758 -comes with these turrets 223 50-grain, .223 55-grain, .223 60-grain, .204 32-grain, .204 40-grain, .22-250 50-grain, .22-250 55-grain. Nikon 3-9x40 ProStaff ..its factory refurbished All in all....I guess which scope would you buy for $100 dollars? |
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What do you want this scope to be able to do for you? At what ranges are you intending on using this scope? YMMV, but if you want consistency, repeatability and precision you are probably NOT going to get it from a $100 scope, that said it you want a "set it at one range" (100 or 200 yards) hunting type scope and do not intend shooting long distances then almost any low-end scope will suffice. One of you choices listed "turrets and BDC wheels" giving the indication that longer ranges maybe something you want your scope to do. These are your choices and directly relate to the 2 questions above, but the decision on your choice must be made before you waste money on scopes that will not perform up to your expectations. Precision optics cost and that's why they cost, because they are precise. mike |
Mr Wilson is absolutely right!!!! I have experimented with numerous scopes from 50.00 to 150.00 bucks, and neve was completely satisfied. From BSA, Tasco, and NcStar. the only thing halfway decent was the NcStar. I ended buying a Leupold MK4 LRT and I wont go back to cheap optics. Save your money and get the good stuff! Im not knocking the other scopes, they have some good red dots and the NcStar does wonders on my M4-gery, but if you are shooting .308 and larger, get a good scope that can handle the recoil. 
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take your $100 and buy a bushnell, or other mid-range, red-dot 1x scope for $75, use the extra $25 to buy some good 30mm rings. The rings that come with the scope are s**t. This setup will shoot better than any $100 magnified scope. You'll have more fun with the red-dot scope, they're great for rapid firing. You can always buy another scope when your monopoly funds mature 
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I agree. I've tried cheap scopes and every friggin time, they have died on me. I see the limitations of $100 being tough to fill. A Burris fullfield is a nice scope at a reasonable price, as well as the Nikon. I would avoid the NcStar etc. One thing I've decided that the optic I buy should match the value and capabilities of the rifle I put it on. |
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You can get this tasco for under a 100 buxs. Brand New Tasco 3-9x50AOE Illuminated Red Crosshair Rangefinder Reticle Scope Features: ~ Highest quality selected ~ All Metal Construction & very rigid built ~ 3-9x50mm Multi-layer Emerald Bright Coatings for Optimum Light Transmission ~ Can be applied to various rifles ~ Special Rangefinder reticle support ballistic compensation ~ Rugged One Piece Tube Construction for ALL Terrains / Weather ~ Windage and elevation housing features machine plate controlled seals, to eliminate risk of water ingress and fogging ~ Power Illuminated Red Rangefinder crosshair reticle ~ 11 Levels of Brightness for red make this scope work effectively under low light condition ~ 1" Nitrogen filled tube give you the best view through the scope ~ Shock-proof, Water-proof and Fog-proof ~ Nitrogen-purged and exceeds 99.9% ~ Operated by CR2032 Battery(included) ~ Two 20mm High Weaver scope mounting rings are included for this scope Specifications: ~ Reticle Type : Illuminated Red Rangefinder Crosshair ~ Objective Diameter : 50mm ~ Magnification : 3-9x ~ Focus Type : Eyebell ~ F.O.V. (100 yards): 39’ – 13’ ~ Exit Pupil : 16.6 mm @ 3x / 5.6mm @ 9x ~ Eye Relief : 3” ~ Parallax Setting: 300 yards ~ Brightness Level : 0 - 11 Brightness Control ~ Weight : 650g ~ Size : 12.5” ~ Built Material : Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy ~ Color : Anodized Matt Black ~ Battery : 1 x CR2032 (Included) Package Includes: ~ 1 x Tasco 3-9x50AOE IR Rangefinder Reticle Scope ~ 2 x 20mm Weaver Mount ~ 1 x Protective Caps ~ 1 x Cleaning Cloth ~ 1 x Allen Key ~ 1 x Instruction ~ 1 x CR2032 Battery |
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I have always heard good things about Nikon. I brought up Cabelas because they have always seemed to be a reputable company...at least when i have dealt with them. Right now i guess i am leaning towards the Nikon... Anyone dealt with Cabela brand scopes? Texasgunman- Did you buy one of those Tasco's? If so, how has it heald up? |
Here's my $65 6.5x24x42 Trashco on my equally cheap 17HMR.  The Trashco works great for this application. I thought about putting it on my new AR as a temporary scope, but the Collective would probably have me burned at the stake for putting a $65 scope on a $1000 rifle. For a low budget low recoil setup, the Trashco is just fine. Of the choices given, stay away from gimmicky stuff, get the Nikon. ZM |
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