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    Posted: March/07/2009 at 18:44
I am sorry to bother you guys with this trivial question but I need some advice. I only have 100 bucks to spend on a 3x9x40 scope for a .22-250 rifle. Okay, more like only 50 bucks but I can save up for the rest. I see simmons, barska, bsa, tasco and bushnell offering scopes for this price range. Which scope would offer the best quality at that price range? Thanks in advance for your replies !
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If that is your top dollor than look at the Bushnell Trophy line?  look here at www. Riflescopes.com/ or www.swfa.com..... this site sponsor.     welcome to the OT.
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  Here ya go:
 
  I've got a 2-7x32 Prohunter on a 7lb .30-06 and it's doing just fine. In fact I'm going to be ordering one of those 3-9x40's in the next few weeks myself.
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Thanks guys !!!
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I would really recommend you save a little longer and look at something like this Pentax.
http://www.eabco.com/
I know it's over your budget, but I think in the long run you well be much happier.  Lot of scope for the money.  Have you looked at the Mueller scopes?
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I've had pretty good luck with the Bushnell Trophy line in the past, I'd also look consider a used/reconditioned scope off the sample list.  Samplelist.com

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote martin3175 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/08/2009 at 10:52
Originally posted by lucytuma lucytuma wrote:

I've had pretty good luck with the Bushnell Trophy line in the past, I'd also look consider a used/reconditioned scope off the sample list.  Samplelist.com

 
Me too...
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http://www.swfa.com/pc-6003-786-barska-3-9x40-huntmaster-rifle-scope.aspx
 
or better still
 
 
I mean it's "world class", isn't it?!? Wink
 
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A used one in great condition...........Bucky      
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+1 the Simmons Prohunter. The optics are very good for the price.

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10025 BSA 4-16x40 Mil-Dot MD416X40IR, Matte finsih, illuminated Mil Dot reticle, 1" tube, adjustable objective 15yds infinity, target knobs, fast focus eye piece, light ring marks $185.00 $84.95
I dont think any of these will be a long term solution but this has a lot of nice features.

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If you do a little shopping you may find some other better scopes like the Nikon ProStaff or Bushnell Legend.Any of the above scopes should work the older Japan made Tasco or Bushnell scopes are your best bet.
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Bushnell!
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My vote goes to the Simmons Prohunter. I own one of these and for the price I believe it is a  good scope.
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    For $119.95, S.W.F.A. has the Sightron S1 series 3-9X42.  I recommended one to a coworker for his son's budget 25-06 and it's performed very well.    -Al
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  Got an SI 3-9x40 also.  GOOD scope if want to spend a bit more than your $100 H!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote big boar Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/09/2009 at 16:49
This is pretty good,  the stuff I look for is high quality scopes and binos and I spend a LOT of wasted time going over this site getting opinions on these. Now a guy comes along, asks for help on some cheaper stuff and he gets lots of good advise. Very impressed.  
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  We aim to please,bb!        Plus some of us are of meager means.
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pentax 4-12 for 59.00 would be my choice
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