Looking for the best scope at or around $500 Any suggestions?

Question

My local gunshop is very high on Leupold. What's your take on it?

Thanks For the help

Answer 1

THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF SCOPES USED FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
FOR INSTANCE, A LONG RANGE TARGET SCOPE OF 24-36 POWER WOULD NOT DO ON A DEER HUNTING RIFLE.
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT USE YOU HAVE IN MIND, THEREFORE I HAVE TO BE PRETTY GENERAL.
THERE ARE MANY GOOD SCOPES FOR $5OO DEPENDING ON YOUR NEEDS.
I SHOOT ALOT OF HIGH POWER (300 MAG AND 7 MAG FOR INSTANCE) I CHOSE THE LLEUPOLD DUE TO THE LONGER EYE RELIEF WHICH KEEPS ME FROM WACKING MY FACE OR SHOOTING GLASSES FROM RECOIL.
I AM HAPPY WITH THE RESOLUTION ALSO.
MUCH RESEARCH NEEDS TO GO INTO THWE SCOPE YOU WANT. TYPE OF GUN, CALIBER, TYPE OF HUNTING OR TARGET, SHOOTING DISTANCES, LIGHT FACTOR WHEN YOU SHOOT.
DO YOU WANT A VARIABLE POWER OR FIXED. DOU YOU NEED ADJUSTABLE FRONT OPTICS FOR PARALAX ADJUSTMENT.
HOW ABOUT A SUN SHADE OR MIRAGE SHIELD FOR LONG LONG RANGES WITH A HOT BARREL ?
CONSIDER TALKING TO A KNOWLEGEABLE SHOOTING PRO RATHER THAN A GUY ON COMMISSION AT A GUN SHOP OR RETAILER.
HAPPY SHOOTING
P.S. TRY CONSUMER REPORTS, TOO

Answer 2

You should be able to land a very decent scope (didn't say what magnification/size/type) for that price. The few I consider the best are Leupold, Zeiss, Kahles, and Swarovski. You will not be disappointed with a Leupold....I have three. Not knowing what your target is though, makes this a crapshoot.
Also check out: www.riflescopes.com
Great people and great prices.

Answer 3

For 500 dollars you could get a high end Leupold (probably with money left over) or checkout a Zeiss(500 dollars would get you on the low-mid range).I'd go with Leupold,as the Zeiss are just too expensive for me personally.

What are you doing with the scope?Target shooting?Long range hunting?Short range hunting?The price is also dependent on the magnification as well.

Answer 4

I would most certienly get a luepold or swarowski. I have used several types of luepold on everything from rifles to muzzleloadersto shotguns and have never had a single problem with them. They also pick up light in those final minutes of hunting hours so you can be to sure to get a good luck at what your shooting.

Answer 5

I'm not sure what model your looking for, but I found a Leupold scope for different prices depending on the specs.

Here is a link for one that is $179.99:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=20ZIQ2QU3VW2WCWQNWTCCNYK0BW0CIWE?id=0021742711811a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0540101&cm_ite=0021742711811a&_requestid=5925

Here is a link for one that is $329.99:
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2498940

It really comes down to what type you want.

I hope this helps.

Answer 6

Nikon Monarch.It's cheaper than a leoupold but the same quality.I love a leoupold scope but you are paying extra for a name.

Answer 7

Confused Papa nailed it