what is a good rifle scope for under 50 dollars?

Question

For a centerfire rifle.

Answer 1

What we have here, is a contradiction, you can't have a good rifle scope for under 50 bucks, it just aint gonna happen.

Answer 2

The old axiom is true that you get what you pay for. If price is the only factor you are looking at, I would say Bushnell would be the obvious choice. You also said a centerfire rifle. That indicates a recoil. Truthfully, any scope that retails for less than $50 will just not hold up with any moderate recoil. You would really be far better off saving your money till you could afford a quality scope. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Just put a 3x9 or 4x12 power on that rifle and set it in for the range you see them the most at. Then fire at ranges a little closer and farther and write that down as to where you will need to aim at those distances and you'll be all set. Or if you don't like doing this and want a flatter shooting rifle look at a 17 mach2 this only has 1/3 the drop a 22 long rifle has at 100 yards. Ive been using a t/c contender set up like this for the past 9 months and have been quite pleased with the results of this new cartridge. dropped a raccoon at 75 yards with only one round and I remember a 22 taking several shoots to put one down.

Answer 4

all i can say is that when you pay for cheap glass you get what you pay for.it will not be constant od really clear. no need to spend the multi hundreds of dollars.you can get a fair scope for around $100.you can get a great scope for $200. you can get a leupold vari 1 3x9x40 or 3x9x50.when yo buy glass you get what you pay for.cheap scopes are knocked out of focus extremely easy..a hunting partner shot a great buck for a $95 scope. every time he shot the gun it would knock it out of fucus. save your self some time and worry and get a decent scope.
there is the world's largest scope dealer located in texas. they take trade ins and sell used and demo scopes. you can get some great deals. give them a look. the site is "SWFA".good luck
------retired texas deputy sheriff------

Answer 5

Some police departments auction unclaimed property on a yearly basis, including firearm scopes, usually mixed quality.
Suggest telephoning regional law enforcement business lines
to determine property disposals. Express interest in scope
as someone might dismount one off a weapon waiting to be destroyed. Harbormasters dispose of unclaimed hulls or as such in custody for unpaid port billing in yearly auctions too
if seeking possible waterside liveaboards.

Answer 6

Triple that and get a Nikon Prostaff.
It will be the best 'bang-for-your-buck' upgrade you will make this decade. A $50 scope is $50 worth of trouble.

Answer 7

The best scope I believe would be a bushnell 3x9x40. Or possibly a tasco scope.

Answer 8

In optics 'you get what you pay for`.
At a $50.00 limit, check out the local market
in used scopes.
You won't be happy with anything you can get
for $50.00 new. There's a LOT of junk being sold,
but you don't have to buy it.

Answer 9

I'd recommend a Bushnell.

I've had problems with Simmons and Tasco scopes under repeated heavy recoil (30-06, 308 and 8mm)

Answer 10

Save your 50 quid for ammo and just use open sights. They will be more accurate than a cheap scope, and never get foggy.