help with some mid-range scope options (nikon, weaver, vortex)
First off, I want lots of power. I don't really NEED it, but I want it. I have a 12x vortex viper (can't see the .22 or .25 cal holes at 150 yds) that I want to replace with something more powerful. (not a scope snob, honestly can't really tell the difference in optical quality between my viper, my mueller apv, or my grand slam) This is a range scope, not a hunting scope.
Here are my top 4 options right now, and I"d love ya'll take on which one to jump on. Price is important, but these are all pretty good deals:
weaver 40/44 6.5-20x44 $175
nikon buckmasters 6-18x40 $225
Weaver Classic V 6-24X42 $240
vortex viper 6-20x44 $280 but would also need new 30mm rings ($30-50) and am concerned about bolt handle clearance as it has a fairly large rear bell and a 30mm tube
I'm left handed, so having side paralax is not really a selling point. It's actually easier to adjust a front parallax. I'm currently leaning toward the classic v, but if one is a vastly superior scope than the others or I can save a few bucks I'm always up for that.
What say you all? (I am also open to suggestions, but they have to be new, below $300 shipped, and above 16x magnification)
help with some mid-range scope options (nikon, weaver, vortex)
I have a Pentax gameseeker 30mm 6-24 I like it and well below your budget. But it is a side parallax so that might take it out.