Need good scope for $300

[1911user]

You can get an excellent scope for $300 no doubt about it.

Edited to add: The scopes made for military use cost more, not because of some magic glass, but because on military-grade optics the click adjustments will keep clicking even after being turned 1,000 times back and forth. They will do so and stay positive and precise. That's what you're paying for. If you get a $100 scope with mil-dot and turrets...the dial will turn to mush over time.

One of the desirable things about the Mueller Tac2 is it has "steel-on-steel" adjustments so it should be good for lots of elevation/windage changes plus it has a large adjustment range for only having a 1" tube.

BBLUMEN,

I have not shot with the scope yet (waiting for the rifle to go with it) but the light transmission and clarity are great. The reticle stays sharp and looks like a mil-dot reticle should. The zoom moves smoothly. The turrets are easy to move/set and they have a nice click for each 1/4MOA. I bought it based upon the recommendations and reviews of several precision shooting websites. For under $300, I'm happy with it so far. This scope is supposed to be a cut above the regular Mueller line. There is quite a bit of discussion about it on snipercentral.


Here's a review of the scope: http://www.snipercentral.com/muellertac2.htm

 

[chrisTx]

i have a burris fullfield II with the ballistic plex. it's an awesome scope.

 

[BulletFan]

BARSKA SWAT ALL THE WAY

I posted a range report on the Barska SWAT 10-40x50mm tactical scope I bought for my rifle....
Check it out here:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=175364&highlight=barska+swat

Several people have sent me PM's saying they love the new scope... give this one a chance.

Matt

 

[Don't Tread On Me]

1911user, very nice about the Mueller. I've heard nothing but good things about Mueller, but have never handled one myself. They don't get a lot of talk or recognition, but owners swear by them. Things like steel-on-steel are very important, and many optics companies charge and insane premium for scopes with this feature. This is another reason why people like Mueller so much. Wonder where they get their glass from...

 

[bofe954]

I was looking at the Mueller website. What is the difference between the tactical and the hunter 4-10X? They look about the same. The hunter lacks the Mil dot but is 169, does the reticle double the price?

 

[Freelance Tax Collector]

How about the IOR 6x42? I think the price is a little above $300, but maybe you can find a used one. If not then either the super sniper 10x rear focus or the bushnell 3200 10x.

Any of those would be in the $300 range, but given that I believe it's mandatory to buy good mounts, you are most likely going to have to spend more money beyond the minimum $300 for your scope to get those.

For that, I would suggest a STEEL one piece mount with STEEL rings. There are many good ones out there. Badger ordinance to me seems the most noted.

 

[1911user]

I was looking at the Mueller website. What is the difference between the tactical and the hunter 4-10X? They look about the same. The hunter lacks the Mil dot but is 169, does the reticle double the price?

My understanding is the Tac2 (not the original tactical) has better quality optics than the rest of the Mueller line and that costs more to make. It was, I believe, an attempt to step into a higher quality (and price) scope market hence the $300 price vs. $170-$225. The original tactical is also reviewed on snipercentral.com That website and savageshooters.com have more Mueller info/reviews than other places I've seen.