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tammons
12-02-2010, 12:27 PM
What is the best 3-12x scope for the money with a decent eye relief with a ballistic reticle..
savageboy
12-02-2010, 02:08 PM
How much do you want to spend? I have Leup, Nightforce, Nikkon, Burris. For the money, its tough to beat the Burris. But that depends on "for the money"- what that means to you!
rjtfroggy
12-02-2010, 06:58 PM
See if Natchaz's still has the Intencity scopes for sale.They have a 4-12 for $75 these were over $200 originally, then Weaver discontinued them and renamed them the 40/44 Weaver. I have a 3.8-12 the glass is crystal clear and it is holding up on my 260,hasn't been out of adj. yet,they are heavy duplex with 44mm objective.
tammons
12-02-2010, 09:12 PM
Want 3 on the bottom end.

As far as cost maybe in the $250-300 range max.
savageboy
12-02-2010, 10:22 PM
For that money, I have been very happy w/ the Burris Sig Select (used) or fullfield for new. But I havent tried too many other than that. I loved my Bushnell 4200 6-24x but that was a bit more $, but quality and clairity was awsome. I would guess the 3-12x version is just as good for the buck
dcloco
12-02-2010, 11:29 PM
Pentax Gameseeker II with Penta Ballistic Plex reticle. 3-10 and 4-12 available.

Long eye relief, fully multi coated lenses, and adjustable eyepiece.

I have three of the above scopes, including a 6x42 planted on an AR15. VERY impressed with the glass.
savageboy
12-03-2010, 12:02 AM
I think I heard that one of the Pentax scopes are Burris??
leather5to1
12-19-2010, 03:51 PM
Mueller scopes are the best for the money I have found, they would keep you in that range.
HankG
12-19-2010, 07:29 PM
Check out the Redfield Revolution. Redfield is now owned by Leupold and this scope is made right here in the US in Leupold's factory.
jpdown
12-19-2010, 07:37 PM
Look at the Sightron Big Sky in 3-12 x 42 with HHR Reticle. Hard to beat performance and clarity for the money.
lostart
12-20-2010, 01:42 AM
From what I have seen Redfeild is the best for the money. I have a 4-12 on my 270 and don't feel the need for anything more. Good glass and a value of more than you would pay at this point. I expect a significant price increase in the future. Good stuff for the money.
HankG
12-22-2010, 02:31 PM
I just recently purchased a Redfield scope for my 270 and my dad went out and bought himself one right after seeing it. They really are a great value.