What is the most durable, rugged, and reliable scope under 200 bucks?
What is the most durable, rugged, and reliable scope under 200 bucks?
I had the same on my 700BDL 30-06 but the Burris FF2 allowed me to mount a little further back for better fit without messing with my whole mounting set-up. The Nikon TP is a Monarch and I didn't feel I lost much (if anything) putting the FF2 on there. I can't imagine why someone would recommend the Prostaff over a FF2. For that matter, I can't see why people like the VX1 just because it says Leupold on it. I shot a few rifles with VX1 and VX2 scopes and the VX1 doesn't come close to FF2, Buckmasters, or 3200 Elites that I've used. Maybe I just looked through a few bad ones.I have a 3-9x40 Nikon Team Primos on my 30-06 and like it a lot. And there isn't a bad choice on your list. You'd probably be pleased with any of them. I voted for the Weaver, though. Because I have several Weavers and they seem to offer the best overall quality for the price, in my experience.
I agree with this post, other than having run a pair of Burris Fullfield II's for years, I would opt for the Burris in the $200 price range. If you are lucky, you can find them well under that price.save up another hundred and buy a Leupold VX2. I think you can still get them for $300 on various websites. Don't shortchange yourself by buying less scope than you really want.
That said, if you absolutely can't pay $100 more, buy the Burris or Redfield.