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TxAggie94 · 08-22-2007, 12:27 PM

OK, I've decided I want a Savage 116. Now I need to pick a scope for it.

This will be going on a 7 mag, so I'm thinking about the Leopold VX-I in 4-12. This scope is less than some other Leopold offerings VX-II and VX-III, as well as less than the Burris options in this magnification range.

Anyone have experience with the VX-I?

What other scopes should I consider? I really don't want to spend much more than 300 - 350.

fritzmeister · 08-22-2007, 12:33 PM

Try here.

Rifle scope ??? best bang for buck

kc8ykd · 08-22-2007, 12:48 PM

I've got Burris optics on two of my rifles, I think I spent about $120 each on them. One is on my Ruger 10/22 (4-12 variable) and the other is on my Steyr Scout in .308win (1.5-9 variable, going to be replaced with a 4-12). Both have held up great, I've had them about 2 years now.

I realize the scopes I have are probably 1/2 of what you want to spend, but for what I use them for (varmit/deer/plinking) they seem to do real good, plus, $300 would equate to two more 10/22's, which would be real tough for me to justify. But, hey, if you got the money, spend it

(I did the same thing with buying my Scout instead of a Rem 700 or something similar for 1/3rd the price)

I ordered mine from www.opticsplanet.com in two separate orders. I found good prices and shipping. They might be worth checking out.

Have fun with your new Savage, I've only heard good things about that brand.

-Chris

TxAggie94 · 08-22-2007, 02:24 PM

Thanks. I haven't done a lot of looking, but I had not considered the Burris, simply because of what I saw at Cabelas on pricing. They had some 2-7 power Burris scopes listed comparable to the Leupold 4-14, but their 4.5-14 Burris scopes were pushing 500.

Anyway, thanks for the link.

Gunzzi · 08-23-2007, 11:44 AM

Check these out!

http://www.muelleroptics.com/

**jnclement** · 08-23-2007, 03:43 PM

I'd look at the Pentax at www.cameralandny.com or the Swifts at www.eabco.com. I've never been a fan of the VX-I personally. Or the Brownings on closeout at Natchez.

panther308 · 08-23-2007, 04:04 PM

Regardless of what you hear and what you are told "Don't go cheap on the glass" www.riflescopes.com

TxAggie94 · 08-23-2007, 06:56 PM

I'm not interested in going cheap. My dad has always been a fan of $59 Tasco scopes. Now, for all I know, tasco may make some good quality optics, but their $59 options ain't it.

I grew up shooting a Redfield Widefield on my 243. That was a good scope, and still is, I think. Unfortunately, it got cloudy up on the high magnification end, and, since Redfield is no more....

Still, I wouldn't trade that scope for a cheap one.

Anyway, I don't plan to go cheap. I want a good scope that I will be happy with and will last forever. Of course, I don't have $800 to spend on a scope, either.

On that note, What do y'all think of the Burris Fullfield II. Cabelas in Ft Worth has one with the Ballistic Plex reticle that I could afford.

**Tyoung** · 08-23-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxAggie94

On that note, What do y'all think of the Burris Fullfield II. Cabelas in Ft Worth has one with the Ballistic Plex reticle that I could afford.

I have that scope on my 30-06 and it works great and wont break the bank

**jnclement** · 08-23-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxAggie94

On that note, What do y'all think of the Burris Fullfield II. Cabelas in Ft Worth has one with the Ballistic Plex reticle that I could afford.

Good scope, I heard Pentax makes the glass. I can't believe you can't it anywhere besides Cabela's for a lot less.

08-22-2007, 12:27 PM	#1
TxAggie94 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 123	Now I need a scope OK, I've decided I want a Savage 116. Now I need to pick a scope for it. This will be going on a 7 mag, so I'm thinking about the Leopold VX-I in 4-12. This scope is less than some other Leopold offerings VX-II and VX-III, as well as less than the Burris options in this magnification range. Anyone have experience with the VX-I? What other scopes should I consider? I really don't want to spend much more than 300 - 350.

08-22-2007, 12:33 PM	#2
fritzmeister XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southeast Nebraska Posts: 1,405	Try here. Rifle scope ??? best bang for buck __________________ ...to be truely happy in life, one must learn to embrace the recoil.....

08-23-2007, 11:44 AM	#5
Gunzzi XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 921	Check these out! http://www.muelleroptics.com/ __________________ NRA Member Warning: May contain lead.... The land of the free BECAUSE of the brave! I don't dial 911 - I use .223

08-23-2007, 03:43 PM	#6
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,492	I'd look at the Pentax at www.cameralandny.com or the Swifts at www.eabco.com. I've never been a fan of the VX-I personally. Or the Brownings on closeout at Natchez. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

08-23-2007, 04:04 PM	#7
panther308 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 509	Regardless of what you hear and what you are told "Don't go cheap on the glass" www.riflescopes.com __________________ panther308 Always Remember: A firearm is only an instrument. It contains no evil, no conscience, and no ability. It is strictly the intent, competence, and character of its user that decide the outcome of any and all actions taken with it.

08-22-2007, 12:48 PM	#3
kc8ykd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 188	I've got Burris optics on two of my rifles, I think I spent about $120 each on them. One is on my Ruger 10/22 (4-12 variable) and the other is on my Steyr Scout in .308win (1.5-9 variable, going to be replaced with a 4-12). Both have held up great, I've had them about 2 years now. I realize the scopes I have are probably 1/2 of what you want to spend, but for what I use them for (varmit/deer/plinking) they seem to do real good, plus, $300 would equate to two more 10/22's, which would be real tough for me to justify. But, hey, if you got the money, spend it (I did the same thing with buying my Scout instead of a Rem 700 or something similar for 1/3rd the price) I ordered mine from www.opticsplanet.com in two separate orders. I found good prices and shipping. They might be worth checking out. Have fun with your new Savage, I've only heard good things about that brand. -Chris

08-22-2007, 02:24 PM	#4
TxAggie94 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 123	Thanks. I haven't done a lot of looking, but I had not considered the Burris, simply because of what I saw at Cabelas on pricing. They had some 2-7 power Burris scopes listed comparable to the Leupold 4-14, but their 4.5-14 Burris scopes were pushing 500. Anyway, thanks for the link.

08-23-2007, 06:56 PM	#8
TxAggie94 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 123	I'm not interested in going cheap. My dad has always been a fan of $59 Tasco scopes. Now, for all I know, tasco may make some good quality optics, but their $59 options ain't it. I grew up shooting a Redfield Widefield on my 243. That was a good scope, and still is, I think. Unfortunately, it got cloudy up on the high magnification end, and, since Redfield is no more.... Still, I wouldn't trade that scope for a cheap one. Anyway, I don't plan to go cheap. I want a good scope that I will be happy with and will last forever. Of course, I don't have $800 to spend on a scope, either. On that note, What do y'all think of the Burris Fullfield II. Cabelas in Ft Worth has one with the Ballistic Plex reticle that I could afford.

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