I have this older .270 rifle that my late grandfather passed down to me about 25 years ago. I love the gun, especially for its sentimental value. But it shoots very well, too. I use it primarily for deer hunting and it has served me well. Most years, I shoot it maybe 5 times (4 times to ensure it's sighted in, and 1 more to take down my deer in the fall).

I'd like to put a new scope on it. I know that one could go absolutely NUTS when buying a scope -- I've seen some of them north of $2000. I want to stay well below that.

Given how much (or, rather, how little) I shoot it, I'd like to stay below $200. Are there are really good scopes at this price point? I'd like an adjustable mag scope, like 3x9 or something like that.

Thanks in advance for any good suggestions.

 

thinking how much meat cost 1 deer equal x amount weight,,,why not just spend little more?

 

They're probably a little more than your stated budget, but either Nikon Buckmaster or Bushnell Elite series scopes are good for the money and are pretty close to your price range depending on the magnification and lens size you want.

 

Thank you. I'll look into these.

 

Leupold make good scopes. Here's a link to the sportsmansguide that have a couple listed on this page.
Scopes | Rifle & Spotting Scopes, Laser & Red Dot Sights

 

X2 Never had any complaints on their products, the best IMO.

 

I just bought another nikon Monday, my wife didn't like the scope on her .270 so i am taking the nikon off of my .300 and replacing it with a bullet drop compensator nikon and putting my old scope on her .270
the nikon prostaff 3-9x40 bdc is what I just purchased. it was on sale at cabella's for $149.00

 

I have a bunch of Nikons and Leupolds on my rifles.

A few years ago I use to sell rifles and scopes for a department store so I got to look at a lot of them.

For your budget I would put a second vote in for the Nikon ProStaff. It is bright, clear, crisp and gathers light really good. You can't beat it for the price. I would dare to say that the Nikon mentioned will out perform Leupolds costing much more in certain areas. Granted, I know and respect Leupolds reputation when it comes to scopes...(they are second to none over all IMHO) BUT if you saving money for your kids or what ever and you want a very nice scope without spending a lot then the Nikon is your answer.

Nikon makes World Class lenses for cameras all over the world so they know what they are doing when it comes to making a lens.

I have a lot of both on my rifles and I am just as happy go into the field with a Nikon. If you can find a local country boy type of store...visit them while the sun is setting and look out the window with the Nikon and the Leupold and you will see what I mean.

 

That Nikon ProStaff looks exactly like the kinda thing I'm after. $140 on Amazon and the reviews are excellent. Thanks for the head's up on this one! I'll keep it on my short list of scopes to be considered.