Scopes for the 'budget minded'.. ?? Suggestions?

[paprotective 362]

Ok. I need your folks help.. trying to stay between $100-150 for a scope.. but want 12x power..

 

I am looking at the following scopes. for my 308 Saiga... so its got to HOLD up abit to recoil.

 

BSA 3-14x44 w/mil-dot reticle (Tactical Model).. has a 3.7" ER (eye relief).. about $80

 

Nikon ProStaff 4-12x40 w/500 yard BDC reticle... #6325.. has a 3.7 ER... about $150-170

 

Bushnell Trophy XLT 4-12x40 w/600 yard DOA reticle... #73-4120B.. has a 3.5" ER... about $150-170

 

Bushnell Banner 4-12x40 w/Multi-X reticle... #71-4124.. has a 3.3 ER... about $84-110

 

I have a Bushnell in 3-9x40 but want a little more distance capability..

 

Anyone have ANY of these BRANDS or TYPES?? Feel free to look them up and give your $.02 on them..

 

I'm open to other options.. like a BDC reticle (for multiple distances) or no-less than a Mil-Dot..??

 

 

Suggestions???

 

 

 

Albert

[L5K 162]

A while ago I was looking for a scope for my K31 (7.5x55mm). After researching it seemed that the Nikon Prostaff outclasses almost every other option in it's price range.

 

I got one and love it. Mine is 3-9 with the regular reticule not the bdc one.

[Mike38 26]

Go to your local WalMart and look into the Center Fire brand of scopes. Six months ago I bought the 4-16x40 Mil Dot for my .223. So far it's working fine. I think the price was right around $90. It's no match to my Leupold scopes, but at 25% of the cost I wouldn't think it would be.

[marsofold 6]

I bought a Swift 669M scope. 6-18x44. Got it on an almost half off sale for $150. The 44mm bell just barely clears the top of the rifle. Be aware that a full sized scope adds some weight to an already heavy rifle.