Best deal on a decent scope?

[dodge3500]

Just as title says,looking for who has the best deal on a new scope?
Who has the best bang for the buck?
Doesn't have to be anything more than say something like a 4 to 12 range .
More is always better if price is right but a great deal on something a little less is fine also.

 

[jps2486]

Arken LH series. About $250. Bright optics, good illuminated reticle , and lightweight. 4-16 or 6-24.

arkenopticsusa.com

 

[starlingassn]

gotta say arken also,
best deal in scopes that there is!

have had scopes that cost 2x-3x more that weren't nearly as good.

 

[Nico5999]

Whatever scope you're looking for (unless it's a DTC business model like Arken, Blackhound etc.) always check Dvor. It's the Optics Planet clearing house - they blow stuff out all the time. 30-70% off. Clearance section @ Midway USA and CameraLandNY too.

 

[Lewis]

It would be helpful to know what your primary goals are. Things to consider:
Weight/size
Magnification
Parallax (Do you need a close focus of 10 yards?)
PCP or Springer use?
Price range a "decent" scope could cover scopes from 200-2000 dollars.

For an all around scope I have several Vector Optics Sentinel 10-40's. They are on the long side but are springer rated and very clear for about 200 buck on Amazon. They also have illuminated and non illuminated in 4-16, 6-24, and 8-32 for a bit less.

https://www.amazon.com/Vector-Optics-Sentinel-X-10-40x50-Riflescope/dp/B08GKHJR74/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32CEJRBOXNTOX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tM-yvS0QoXjmaSs8W16Oryxk3g1L0g8ao8WcU6xx72gJs8Fyb_Quqko-UK2PwFGzEcQpg15XzEODhCikAO29OX_2EHh5Dw7Z5F2Nd3kWyWZpFiyYWR01mlL-LKBgHAEWoVTe-hR-poyEsfpjwG6cpRrPtKpRChgI79glFhnFFOubuSu9JLn9ixyuJzsxeacYq1RV615Etld7Oknltckf5MyO3fAcqel97bJPTJnzjL_CtxT-2rdqz3Y7eriU_sLaHhcapq2G6gVfZNe6gnZ0gg.Pb2803xtPU_-uX3NH2k_xed4NEO1c3LQWtEc9S4KiFg&dib_tag=se&keywords=vector+sentinel&qid=1713280749&sprefix=vector+sentinel%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-3

 

[Pfddi]

In the "who" category, Arken is one of the best from and OEM standpoint. I find a lot of good deals on DVOR. Also you can go to Optics Planet and look at their "sale" items for a further discount. And I also cruise through the usual big retailers for sale items! Shop until you drop!

 

[rc4fun]

Are you a Vet, LEO, or First Responder?

 

[SteveP-52]

+1 to what Lewis said. Everyone could make better suggestions knowing type of rifle, size of budget you have to work with, what you're wanting to use it for.

 

[theLBC]

never hurts to call doug at cameralandny.com and see what's on sale. tell his team what your looking for and a budget and they will give you some options to consider. they sell enough to shooters to know what works and what isn't worth the savings. pretty sure they are a sponsor here as well.

 

[357cal]

For me, the best deal includes a lifetime warranty. I am certain that both Hawke and Athlon stand behind their products.

 

[peaceful_ruler]

The Hawke Frontier SF 3-15x44 Mil Pro is on sale at camerlandny right now for a pretty good deal. It's a great deal for $385 imo, Frontier is Hawke's flagship line

 

[steve123]

Athlon 2-12x42. There is a FFP Helos G2 and a SFP Heras.

 

[Airgun561]

Arken LH series. About $250. Bright optics, good illuminated reticle , and lightweight. 4-16 or 6-24.

arkenopticsusa.com

Yeah great optic,especially for the price!2-3 month wait time…a little frustrating

 

[JimD]

The least expensive scope I have had good experience with is my Hawke Vantage 2-7. Maybe I should have purchased the 3-9 but for plinking or pesting it's all the scope I really need. I recently used a 4-12 for a few days and was impressed in the quality for the money. Good warranty too.

I have a Vector Sentinel 8-32 but I don't consider it an all around scope. I want less than 8X for finding my target and it's long and heavy. I use it for 30 yard challenge targets. I think a 10-40 would be even better for a target scope - that admittedly could be used for other things.

I have an Arken EPL-4 6-24 but it has fine cross hairs (like the Sentinel) and it is FFP so the reticle gets very faint below about 10X. I prefer my Vector Veyron 6-24. Lighter, smaller, and SFP so 6X is usable. Arken has a little better glass but I was surprised the Veyron is as clear as it is. Lots of people have these in FFP but the only one that carries the SFP I know of is Krale. Less than $200 delivered when I got mine.

But for a near $100 scope I don't think you can beat the Hawke Vantage.

 

[Mr.H]

The Hawke Frontier SF 3-15x44 Mil Pro is on sale at camerlandny right now for a pretty good deal. It's a great deal for $385 imo, Frontier is Hawke's flagship line

Little cheaper on Amazon. $369. Interesting looking scope. Lot of features and relatively low weight.

 

[peaceful_ruler]

I’m really loving mine on my HW 98 right now. The locking turrets are great. I also like that the mil reticle is true at 10X(sfp). It only took three shots to get sighted in and the tracking seems perfect.

 

[jps2486]

But for a near $100 scope I don't think you can beat the Hawke Vantage.

I bought one last year based on what some folks said on this forum. I found that the Vantage series was a huge disappointment and sold it soon after. I like Hawke's Sidewinder and Airmax series, but the Vantage? Nah!

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Pa referb deal got a few interesting scopes at different pricing

For in general use on anything maybe this . ( I use one )

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/...0-talos-mil-dot-reticle-1-4-moa-1-tube?a=8845

Also athlon holds there no questions asked lifetime warranty .. no question no sales slip just send it in ..

 

[dodge3500]

Thanks for all the great ideas would have been replying sooner but man the pollen lately has just absolutely destroyed my allergies effectively putting me out of commission.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Thanks for all the great ideas would have been replying sooner but man the pollen lately has just absolutely destroyed my allergies effectively putting me out of commission.

Don't feel like the lone ranger ..