Help for sub 200$ rifle scope with dark reticle

[shedfinder7]

Looking for a good simple scope for a 243 rifle i don't shoot much. Simple, no turrets needed. Open to BDC or duplex reticle. Really like dark reticle if anyone knows of a decent scope in this price point. Thanks a lot

 

[Justace]

I have a Vortex Crossfire 4-12 x 44 with the BDC reticle on my .243 and it does everything I need it to.

 

[Binocular Henry]

I have to agree with Justace. Vortex dominates that price point. Even some of the Diamondbacks can be had for $200.

I have a bunch of ~$200 Leupold scopes that fill the role you're talking about and they're not great. I want to try out a Meostar 3-9x40 for $375. They have a nice aesthetic and I'm told they're optically bedazzling.

 

[gumbl3]

Fullfield II™ Riflescope 3-9x40mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

Forget about Vortex

 

[TxxAgg]

In that price range I'd pay $200 for a Redfield or Leupold before I used a free Vortex

 

[Corvus Corax]

For $200? Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33. That’s what I have on my .243 win.

 

[Elk botherer]

Burris Fullfield is worth looking into. Holds zero well and they have a similar warranty to Vortex. And unlike Vortex, I’ve only had to use their warranty one time and it was my fault.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Leupold Freedom

Burris Four X 1.5-6x42mm - 3P#4 E Dot Illuminated

Hawke Vantage

It's our pleasure to discuss options with you

 

[Wapiti1]

Burris Fullfield.

Jeremy

 

[Thoff1989]

I just purchased a Burris Fullfield for my mod 70 and like it.

PM incoming for a couple suggestions.

 

[22lr]

I've had great experiences with the Crossfire and Diamondback lines from Vortex. Used/refurbished or on sale the Diamondbacks can be found under $200 pretty regularly. They offer a pretty meaty and simple duplex reticle that is usually on sale since more people are looking for some fancy BDC or Christmas tree reticle these days...

 

[Doc Holliday]

Good video here:

I agree with others that a Vortex Dimaonback with BDC reticle would serve you well. I have one and have never had any issues with it.

 

[DropTyne]

Another vote for the Burris Fullfield II

 

[Blockcaver]

The one Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 with the Ballistic Plex reticle that I own is a decent scope. 13 ounces, decent clarity, clicks work accurately when sighting in, very useful hash marks in the scope, etc. No issues with it on a .22 LR, a .17 HMR and mostly on an accurate Remington M7 with a custom 22" barrel in.260 Rem.

Drawbacks are limited eye relief...wouldn't want it on a hard kicker as well as a rotating rear eye piece when you turn the power ring to zoom up or down. Only is an issue if you have a flip up rear scope cap on it. Good luck!

 

[shedfinder7]

Thanks all. Finally picked up the full field as mentioned above. Well within price point.