$400 -$500 Optic recomendation

whitsend · Aug 17, 2016

I'm getting my son a Ruger American Predator .308 for his birthday and am trying to decide on a scope.
I want more that a 3-9, and like my Nikons, but willing to consider other options. Currently looking at a M-308 4-16x42 BDC 800 for $420 shipped.

Any other suggestions in that price range?

bulldog · Aug 17, 2016

Vortex Viper, 4-16X44, 30mm tube
At Cabela's on sale for $299 (website)

whitsend · Aug 17, 2016

Thanks. I don't like that reticle, but they do have the HS Long Range with the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for $399 with free shipping.

stephenmcrna · Aug 17, 2016

vortex wait for labor day sale if possible

whitsend · Aug 17, 2016

Do you think Vortex Viper HS Long Range 4-16x42 will get lower than $399?

Or maybe 4-16x50 for that price?

Anybody know of a Vortex labor day sale?

noob · Aug 17, 2016

I have a Primary Arms 4-14x FFP I'd sell for under your price range.

RG43 · Aug 17, 2016

I just got my son a Remington 700 that had a Millet 4-16 Tactical scope on it. Seems like a pretty nice scope and they sell for a little over $300, so in your price range.

Barney88PDC · Aug 17, 2016

The Nikon or Vortex would be a better buy than the Millet IMO.

bsoileau24 · Aug 17, 2016

This is on the upper side of your budget but I really like mine
http://www.eurooptic.com/vortex-viper-pst-4-16x50-rifle-scope-ebr-1-mrad-pst-416s1-m.aspx

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RG43 · Aug 17, 2016

Barney88PDC said:
The Nikon or Vortex would be a better buy than the Millet IMO.

For my own education, what is it that makes the Nikon or Vortex a lot better than the Millet (since they are more expensive)? Just wanting to gather info for when we might want to upgrade the Millet.

InterstateGuns · Aug 17, 2016

RG43 said:
For my own education, what is it that makes the Nikon or Vortex a lot better than the Millet (since they are more expensive)? Just wanting to gather info for when we might want to upgrade the Millet.

Consistency of the product along with the optical system are probably the two biggest differences.

InterstateGuns · Aug 17, 2016

whitsend said:
I'm getting my son a Ruger American Predator .308 for his birthday and am trying to decide on a scope.
I want more that a 3-9, and like my Nikons, but willing to consider other options. Currently looking at a M-308 4-16x42 BDC 800 for $420 shipped.

Any other suggestions in that price range?

Vortex HS LR 4-16X50 w/ bdc
Vortex Viper 6.5-20 w/ bdc if you want more mag and don't care for an external elevation turret
Meopta Meopro 4-12x50 if you are looking for the glass quality and not whiz bang features

Jmfox3 · Aug 17, 2016

I don't think you can go wrong with a Nikon scope. The other brand I'm big on is Burris. They have quite a few models in reasonable price ranges and a lifetime warranty. The Fullfield II runs about $100 less than the Nikon.

IGCHRIS · Aug 17, 2016

Jmfox3 said:
I don't think you can go wrong with a Nikon scope. The other brand I'm big on is Burris. They have quite a few models in reasonable price ranges and a lifetime warranty. The Fullfield II runs about $100 less than the Nikon.

The new Burris product has been pretty sweet. Everything after the acquisition by Beretta Defense Group has been top notch.

RG43 · Aug 17, 2016

InterstateGuns said:
Consistency of the product along with the optical system are probably the two biggest differences.

Thanks, I'm taking notes here for when my son outgrows his Millet. Those Vortex look pretty nice.

Drummy · Aug 24, 2016

bulldog said:
Vortex Viper, 4-16X44, 30mm tube
At Cabela's on sale for $299 (website)

Just what I am looking for as well. Thanks! Anyone know how this looks at dusk or dawn in low light?

TheBigRServices · Aug 25, 2016

InterstateGuns said:
Consistency of the product along with the optical system are probably the two biggest differences.

Yeah I've literally opened one up right out the box and heard stuff rattling around inside the scope.. IMO that pretty much sums up millet.

$400 -$500 Optic recomendation

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