Hunting Scopes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 18 posts to rank the best Hunting Scopes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Hunting, r/LewisMachineTool, r/65Grendel, r/ThermalHunting, r/300BLK. Top-rated brands include Vortex (4.2/5), Leupold (4.3/5), Nightforce (4.4/5).
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Reviews164
Subreddits10
Posts18
Brands21
Products85
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#1
Vortex
4.2
(41)
"I’ve had a lot of luck with my Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40."
"Just bought and mounted a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16x44mm on my .303 and I’m pretty happy with it."
"Vortex Diamondback Tactical"
"I've got a vortex on my 30-06 and .17hmr, love them, price point ia decent as well."
"I will second Vortex . I think we have about ten of them now . Never an issue ."
"I love Vortex. They stand behind the lifetime warranty as well."
"Leupold and Vortex are the only major manufacturers that offer a no-fault lifetime warranty."
"Vortex or Sig Sauer. Have a few of both and love em."
"Ive got a vortex viper lht 4.5-25 that I really like. Taken several deer out to the 500 mark with it."
"Vortex Viper 6.5-20x is an amazing scope for decent price."
#2
Leupold
4.3
(25)
"Hunting? Can't beat a 2-7x33 Leupold. Light, slim, clear, forgiving eye-box."
"Bought a Leupold 3-9x. Used the setup a lot and its still very accurate."
"Every hunting rifle I own has a Leupold on it. Never been let down."
"Do this or a Leupold 3-9x40 and call it good."
"If walk n stalk? I'd go with a Leupold 1.5-5x20 or a 2-7x33."
"Without knowing your budget I’d say get a Leupold for top end, or Vortex for budget. I have both and they both work well."
"I can see the crosshairs 15-20 minutes before first light and 15-20 mins after last light."
"I use a Leopold scope on my hunting rifle and it’s been the best scope I’ve ever used."
"Leupold every time (and on Sundays) with what you've shown."
"Leupold 100% man."
#3
Nightforce
4.4
(15)
"I upgraded from a Leupold to a Nightforce last year and I love my new scope."
"Hands down the NightForce NX8 2.5x-20x50mm. For a hunting scope, they are awesome."
"Night Force is generally considered top of the line for quality and durability."
"Nx8 2.5-20 has become a favorite scope."
"Mil XT 4-16 superiority fur shur"
"I have the Nightforce Atacr 4-16 and I couldn’t be any happier."
"Nightforce is lighter. By 4 ounces. Seriously would take a hard look at the H6Xi"
"Settled on 4-16 ATACR. Leupold didn’t interest me."
"You want the atacr 4-16 or nx8 2.5-20."
"I have one with MIL-XT reticle. you are correct, reticle is very tough to use at 2.5x."
#4
Burris
4.4
(12)
"Unpopular opinion: Burris Eliminator, get the 6 if you can swing an extra $500 on your budget."
"The glass is super clear in low light too."
"I've been really happy with Burris. The droptine line is affordable and is great quality"
"My first hunting scope was a Burris Prevail 4.5-14 and it was fantastic for what it was. Excellent in low light conditions, with adjustable parallax."
"One budget option that I would suggest is a Burris Fullfield. It’s the only scope I’ve ever seen that outperforms its price point."
"I like Burris. Does the job. Lifetime warranty."
"Burris 2.5-10 fullfield"
"Burris does as well"
"I have that exact scope on two deer rifles and I'm really happy with it."
"This is a decent scope for the $: Burris 3x-9x40mm Fullfield II Ballistic Plex E1 riflescope"
#5
Trijicon
4.4
(9)
"Just picked up a 3x9x40 Trijicon Accupoint. It’s amazing."
"Trijicon Accupoint is what I’ve started putting on all of my hunting rifles. They’re light enough, durable, and have better glass than the vx3 series IMO."
"I put a Trijicon Credo HX on my new rifle and it’s been amazing."
"I perfectly have felt very comfortable with my trijicon tenmile 3-18. Glass quality is excellent full optical range and it’s fairly light weight. I also prefer the reticle since it’s fairly basic mil tree (less busy)."
"Trijcon Huron, accupoint, or credo in whatever your zoom preference is"
"Trijicon Credo 2-10x36? Or if you're patient Steiner is eventually releasing a fairly compact 2-12 with mil reticle."
"Tracks well and has proven to be pretty durable."
"I’d put this over all of those for similar fad8"
"If I was stuck in PA I’d get a Trjicon Accupoint."
#6
Zeiss
4.8
(8)
"Zeiss or swarowski"
"Among the best are definitely Swarovski, Kahles, S&B, Zeiss and Leica."
"Zeiss or Schmidt & Bender"
"I have both Zeiss and Swarovski."
"A Zeiss is a good option."
"Ziess conquest V4 is a fantastic scope for this"
"If not hard to go wrong with the Zeiss v4"
"Zeiss have some "budget" optics and some that will brake you bank but few run around 1k mark if you can get your hands on one it will not disappoint."
#7
Steiner
4.1
(8)
"The Steiner is fantastic. You won't regret it"
"I'm a really big fan of my Steiner Predator4 2.5-10x42"
"I like the 2.5-15 stiner"
"Itll be the stiener or leupold for sure. i like the 2.5x alot."
"Steiner H6Xi 2-12x42. Mil/Mil FFP coming 22oz tree reticle perfect mag range."
"I sold both of my mk5 3.6-18 and went to steiner t6xi 2.5-15 and 3-18."
"I have a Steiner M5Xi 3-15 on mine and love it. However, it's more of a DMR-style rifle."
"Steiner was a no go for me, due to the green only illumination"
#8
Bushnell
4.3
(7)
"A Match PRO 6-24X50 has all the zoom would need and the glass is clear."
"Match Pro ED has been great for me."
"Crazy good glass for the $."
"U got a Bushnell match pro. Just wait for the scope rings to come in"
"I have a Bushnell trophy x30 with rings. It’s 2.5-15x50 illuminated reticle."
"Bushnell or Simmons have cheap scopes perfect for .22 plinking."
"I've had better luck with the cheap Bushnell banner II then I have with Nikon scopes."
#9
Athlon
4.3
(6)
"I just got the helos btr2 4x20. I was honestly impressed with what I got for the price."
"If you’re shooting out to 200, this is the perfect scope. I have it and love it."
"I just went through all the research and ended up with the Athlon Cronos and am super happy with it."
"Athlon and Burris are much nicer in my opinion and the same price"
"Athlon or vortex."
"Athlon"
#10
Primary Arms
4.4
(5)
"It's an awesome package."
"Primary arms is the tits."
"Had one on my Ruger American ranch 300Blk for a bit and liked it."
"I have one on my .556 and it’s great."
"PA SLx 1-6, runs about 350 at the moment. 6x is plenty for 200 and in, and the 1x is quite good for quick closer shots."
#11
Swarovski
5.0
(4)
"Among the best are definitely Swarovski, Kahles, S&B, Zeiss and Leica."
"If your budget is 1k-2k you can get some pretty good stuff. I’d prolly go Swarovski."
"I have the same riffle with a Swarovski on it."
"Get it. I just got one and it is better than several VX-3 I have."
#12
SWFA
4.8
(4)
"SWFA Fixed powers are the cheapest you're going to get something that works correctly/ the 6x is one of my favorite scopes"
"SWFA 6x when in stock is a fantastic scope. Rough as nails and won't lose zero."
"The best value scope when looking at what a scope objectively needs to do, has probably been an SWFA fixed power for at least the past 10+ years."
"SWFA 2.5-10 Ultralight. If you want to keep the aesthetic, some of the older Weaver scopes that were made in Japan can be had for around that budget."
#13
AGM
4.0
(4)
"AGM Rattler V2 25-320 brand new asking $900"
"The Agm v2 rattlers perform very well in my area of ga. They come with 2 battery packs and the battery lasts all night."
"I got the 19x256 rattler for that very reason 90% of the time I’m hunting pigs and coyotes"
"I took a look through the rattler v2 19x256 and 25x256 the other day, the 19x256 was good for what you are describing"
#14
Schmidt & Bender
5.0
(2)
"Among the best are definitely Swarovski, Kahles, S&B, Zeiss and Leica."
"Zeiss or Schmidt & Bender"
#15
Monstrum
5.0
(2)
"I put a Monstrum Marksman Prism scope on my 350Legend. Excellent optic."
"I bought a Monstrum G3 this year for my 270 and it did perfectly."
#16
Sig Sauer
5.0
(2)
"I have had several sig buckmasters. One on a 450 bushmaster and another on a 300win mag. Both have held zero and dealt with fairly harsh conditions."
"Vortex or Sig Sauer. Have a few of both and love em."
#17
Leica
5.0
(2)
"Among the best are definitely Swarovski, Kahles, S&B, Zeiss and Leica."
"Leica 2.5-15x56 scope is good in low light conditions."
#18
Arken
4.5
(2)
"Arken optics are awesome and affordable. I have one with the Japanese glass & it’s damn good."
"I think Arken makes a great scope for the money. They are a little heavy but their newer series is def lighter."
#19
DNT
4.0
(2)
"I really like my DNT Hydra HS256"
"Dnt hydra 256 from custom night vision is a clip on and standalone and handheld for $799"
#20
Tasco
3.5
(2)
"Japanese Tasco? If so, those are very nice."
"Anything from a name brand will be fine on a .22. put a $40 tasco on it and call it a day"
#21
Rix
3.0
(2)
"Rux storm s2 will get u out there with your price range however imo 256 really disappointed me"
"Rix storm s2 $800"
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