tjdwillis Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Im about to get a .243. I cant afford more than £250 on the scope...is a Leupold a good choice or does anyone know any other options in this price range that may be better. Its for deer and fox. any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 A Leupold is a good choice, but their Rifleman range is their budget range. I havent looked through one so wouldn't be able to pass comment. For £250 though I would be looking secondhand, if not, many on here like the MTC Viper or the Nikko Sterling Nighteaters - both should be within your budget new. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Look on RimfireCentral in the optics section, that will put you off one. For your budget if you don't need high mag then keep your eyes peeled for a SH 8 X 56 Hungarian Schmidt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248809 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete evans Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I have a 3x9 by 50 rifleman on my .243. its the cheap end of the scale but im happy enough with the clarity and low light performance. ive also had a nikon monarch on the same rifle 5.5 - 16.5 x44. the nikon is better glass but i like a fixed parallax scope for lamping. on your budget i would look at the monarch 6x42 best glass for your sort of money unless you get something 2nd hand. pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) I've got a Leupold M8 6x42 you can have for £125 delivered (it's in good condition), a Leupold Vari XII 3-9 for £145, a Leupold 4-12 Rifleman which is very little used (not sure how to price that) and a Leupold Vari XII 4-12 with unmarked glass which you could have for £235 posted. All are boxed and in better condition than the prices suggest! I'm selling them as I'm reducing the number of rifles I have. Any use? Edited January 15, 2008 by Sako7mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdwillis Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 They all sound like good offers, which one would you recomend for a .243, for muntjac, roe, and fox. Thanks for the advice everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mry716 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Is it a new rifle and have you plenty of cash to spend? If so buy new and buy something you will not be changing a year down the line but spend at least £350 or better still £450 BUT Remember most of us work to a budget and buying a budget scope may just get you sorted until you decide for yourself what is best. I used cheap Tasco scopes for years until they moved their lens supply from Japan to Taiwan and Korea and have just removed a 6-24 BDC from a 25-06 that was used for deer and fox that has served me well for 15 years as I have now sold the rifle. It is for sale if you want it - not like new but more than servicable and will no doubt be good for another 15 years at least. mry716@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 They all sound like good offers, which one would you recomend for a .243, for muntjac, roe, and fox. Thanks for the advice everyone. Well, I like higher magnification scopes for foxing. The 4-12 Vari XII would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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