Best scope on Reddit
168 reviews from r/22lr, r/longrange, r/canadaguns and 29 more subreddits
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#1
Vortex
4.3
(56)
"I've used this for the past 4 years and been extremely pleased with it."
"Thanks for the inputs, everyone! I think I'm gonna go with the crossfire - I've got a couple Vortex scopes, and they've preformed well for me, so I'll stick with what I know."
"Vortex Crossfire II, either a 2-7 or 3-9. I've got a few of both and they're great."
"Vortex Crossfire is the go-to for cheap 22 scopes that get it done within 100 yards."
"Vortex Venom 5-25x56 FFP EBR-7C (MRAD) $417.99."
"Vortex Diamondback 3-9"
"I’d look at the Razor 13-39x56 too."
"I love it. A tad on the heavy side but it’s phenomenal."
"Vortex 3-9x40 Crossfire II would be my recommendation."
"Vortex crossfire 100%. my mom just bought herself a Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x40 for $320 and it is fantastic."
#2
Bushnell
4.4
(17)
"I've used a vortex venom and currently a Bushnell MPED on my cz. Both excellent for the money but obviously the MPED is the better of the two."
"Bushnell Match Pro 6-24-50 checks all your boxes. $400 at EuroOptic. Fantastic scope for the money."
"The bushnell elite tactical 3.5 - 21 is the best in my opinion, it’s really solid for everything."
"About the best value under $1000 you can get."
"Love the Bushnell."
"I'm a big fan of my match pro 6-24."
"Add 50 and buy the best."
"I've used a vortex venom and currently a Bushnell MPED on my cz."
"Bushnell MPED with vortex PMR rings."
"The Bushnell Tactical Elite is the one with the highest zoom (x21), but personally I prefer the Overgaard Long Range (x15 zoom)..."
#3
Leupold
4.6
(12)
"I rock Swarovski binos and Leupold scope. Both work amazing in low light."
"I have the Leupold VX-6HD 3x18x44 on mine and it works great."
"For scope I can recommend the Leopold and the Panorama."
"Leuplod VX-Freedom 3-9"
"The new Leopold MK4HD 2.5-10 is what I would buy for under $1000"
"Any low power scope from Leupold with low rings would be my go to."
"Planning on mounting one of these."
"Leupold VX Freedom 1.5-4x."
"Another option that's within your budget is the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44."
"Leupold or Vortex both have nice options that won't break the bank."
#4
Athlon
4.2
(11)
"Athlon Argos BTR Gen2 6-24X50 and a 30 MOA rail. Scope is currently $255 on Amazon."
"I put an Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50 on my 457 Varmint."
"I bought one for my CZ 457 Varmint, my first Athlon scope and I’m impressed."
"I have really enjoyed the Athlon BTR 6-24 FFP."
"Look at Athlon Argos 10x40 on the low end price."
"Athlon midas tac"
"Have Gen 1 and Gen 2 Cronus, Ares ETR and Razor II - Cronus gives up little to the Razor."
"The Athlon Ares ETR is the best Chinese optic Athlon makes and it's pretty darn close to the Japanese made Cronus."
"Athlon Midas TAC, Bushnell MPED, Vortex PST Gen II(on sale). Should be all under your $800 budget."
"Athlon Ares ETR. Not BTR. BTR is fine and would compete with those you listed."
#5
Burris
4.1
(7)
"Burris make some very nice scopes."
"Good deal on the RT-25 at amazon right now."
"Burris Fullfield in 3-9"
"Get the Burris over the Crossfire. The Crossfires eye relief isn't that good for a scout scope."
"I chose the 2-7x32 burris scout scope. It goes down to 2 power which is low for closer things, and up to 7 power if you are trying to give a gopher a vasectomy from a good ways away."
"The Burris Fullfields are good budget options also."
"If you go scout, spend slightly more to get the Burris over the Vortex."
#6
Simmons
3.8
(5)
"I put a Simmons 3-9x40 on it that I had taken off of a rifle years prior. It works."
"I’ve got a brand new Simmons pro hunter 3-9x40mm I would sell you for $50 shipped."
"I have a Simmons Truplex .22 MAG 3-9x32mm Rimfire Rifle Scope I’ll sell off my savage 64."
"I was very happy with both of them. Bright. Sharp. Light."
"Simmons are an easy to find cheap scope at Walmart."
#7
Meopta
4.3
(4)
"I’ll say it every time meopta."
"Meopta Optika 6 might be worth a look."
"Another option in that price range would be the Meopta Optika6."
"Meopta make good affordable scope with impressive glass, they were oem for ziess."
#8
Hawke
4.0
(4)
"Hawk vantage 3-9x40 ao or the vantage 2-7x32 ao."
"+1 for a Hawke Vantage. Save the extra and get a side focus model because twisting the entire front end of the scope to focus it gets really annoying really quickly."
"Save a few more pennies and buy hawk vantage."
"Check out the Hawke Vantage range."
#9
Zeiss
5.0
(3)
"I woukd find a used Zeiss Conquest on 3-9x40 and call it a day...lol"
"I would take a hard look at the zeiss conquest v4 4-16."
"In any zoom and lens size you’d like."
#10
Primary Arms
4.3
(3)
"I’m a big fan of the Primary Arms scopes that are setup for the .308 round."
"Primary arms. Get an lpvo or mpvo with whatever magnification you prefer."
"Look into Primary Arms, some of the best scopes I've used for the money."
#11
Heritage
4.0
(3)
"If you want something cost effective that is in-between, I would go for a table top dob. Heritage 150 most likely would be my pick."
"You could get the Heritage 150P and pair it up with a Sky-Watcher AZ5 Mount."
"I think the heritage 150 and a small portable table might be a good setup to think about."
#12
Tangent Theta
5.0
(2)
"Tangent Theta gets my vote!"
"Tangent 7-35 would be a no brainer for me."
#13
Ares
5.0
(2)
"Ares ETR and some seekins rings."
"It's definitely worth the extra to save and buy the Ares ETR."
#14
Trijicon
5.0
(2)
"Trijicon Huron 3-9"
"Trijicon Credo 3-9"
#15
Swampfox
4.5
(2)
"I got a Swampfox 2-12 Kentucky LR and I love it. Great glass for the price point."
"I’ve got the Swampfox Warhawk 2-10 with mil reticle and I’m pretty happy and impressed with it"
#16
Celestron
4.0
(2)
"Personally I feel like the 18 power scope is nice but that’s just me."
"Maybe a celestron CPC 1100 starbright XLT?"
#17
UTG
4.0
(2)
"UTG Bug Buster."
"I had great success with the UTG SWAT 4-16x Accushot 30mm scope."
#18
CVLife
4.0
(2)
"I also got their 6-24x50 ($50) for my 6.5 grendel AR."
"I took Ron Spomer's advice about CVLife's (very) budget friendly 3-9x40 $30 scope... Both have been great scopes."
#19
ATN
3.5
(2)
"I currently have 3 ATN scopes."
"I’ve been shopping as well. My research says ATN but I have zero real world experience."
#20
Daisy
5.0
(1)
"The 880 is probably the best pumper available."
#21
Wulf
5.0
(1)
"If available in the US, Wulf scopes are my go to for budget builds. Really good for the price point."
#22
Apertura
5.0
(1)
"I would get either the starsense explorer 130mm D for a good scope, or if you could stretch the budget get a apertura AD8 for 599."
#23
GPO
5.0
(1)
"GPO Passion 3-9"
#24
Telrad
5.0
(1)
"Telrad everytime"
#25
SWFA
5.0
(1)
"Swfa fixed 10 slaps"
#26
Texas Precision Optics
5.0
(1)
"Got one on my 10/22. love it."
#27
Redfield
5.0
(1)
"It’s great. Much better than the cheap barskas that are out there."
#28
Vortex Viper PST
5.0
(1)
"Viper PST 2-10 ... I absolutely love it for this kind of stuff."
#29
Leupold MK5 HD
5.0
(1)
"MK5 HD with Tremor3 reticle."
#30
Leupold VX3
5.0
(1)
"I just put a Leupold VX3 4.5-14x40 on my 30.06. So far, so good. Great clarity, warranty, and customer service."
#31
Beeman
4.0
(1)
"Beeman qb78 is easily my choice of everything shown but its c02."
#32
DNT
4.0
(1)
"DNT Themnight hands down."
#33
Vector Optics
4.0
(1)
"Yeah, Vector Optics S6 is one oft the best and cheapest Options For an LPVO under 100€."
#34
AGM
4.0
(1)
"I like my AGM ratttler v2 384."
#35
Ruger
4.0
(1)
"Ruger Blackhawk Elite .177."
#36
CVLIFE
4.0
(1)
"I have a CVLIFE 6-24x50 AO on mine."
#37
Orion
4.0
(1)
"Orion observer was great, but orion went out of business."
#38
unknown
4.0
(1)
"I use the 3.5 most of the time just because it helps me focus."
#39
Cabela's
4.0
(1)
"The Cabela's 1-8x LPVO is actually pretty good for the money and I wouldn't be surprised if it goes on sale."
#40
Cortex
4.0
(1)
"It is a great scope for a 22 IMO."
#41
Chinese
4.0
(1)
"It works great for zeroing at 100 yards."
#42
CVlife
4.0
(1)
"I have a 4-16x40 ($69) slapped on my cheap EM-332 ($199) and honestly I'm quite happy with it."
#43
Theta Optics
3.0
(1)
"Theta Optics 4x32. they cost around 30-35 Euros here. they are simple, reliable, and easy to adjust."
#44
Pinty
3.0
(1)
"I've got a pinty 3-9 from Amazon."
#45
Cronus
3.0
(1)
"I think the Cronus is fine. If I could go back I’d probably get another MPED instead."
#46
Meade
1.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend not to buy either brand."
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