Truck Gun Optics

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I bought a TC Compass II in 6.5mm a while back for a great deal to be used as a “truck gun” and a loaner rifle for friends.

We deer hunt GA with most shot opportunities inside of 200 yards. I really need a scope that’s reliable and able to handle a beating.

I bought a Bushnell Nitro Series 3-12x44 but after the first range day sighting the rifle in, the interior scope lens cracked. Bushnell replaced the scope free of charge and sent me a brand new Nitro.

Now my reason for posting this thread is I’m concerned the Bushnell Nitro will not be able to sustain the abuse a truck gun may endure. While I’m thankful Bushnell stood behind their ironclad warranty, I’d rather not have to keep sending scopes back and fourth to be replaced.

Is there a more reliable scope brand in the $500 and under price range with a great warranty? I’ve looked into some nicer stuff like Zeiss, Swaro, etc but it’s hard to justify a $1,000+ scope on a rifle I paid under $250.

 

[PNWGATOR]

SWFA 6x with milquad in mils is as simple and durable and functional of a scope money can buy.

 

[TN2shot07]

I have a stainless 270 that I use for the same purpose, stays in the truck all season. I run a Redfield Revolution on it with no issues and pretty good glass. I’d take a look at the Leupold freedom, available with pretty much any reticle and zoom you want.

 

[Blue72]

SWFA 6x or 10x as mentioned before ….plenty of reviews on them and history too back it up

but under 200 yards, you have lots of red dot options too

 

[25orSo]

Is there a more reliable scope brand in the $500 and under price range with a great warranty?

You should be able to get into a Leupold FX3 6x42 for under $500 as well.

I haven't given mine an endurance test yet, but I expect it to hold up just like all the others I've used have.

 

[chefcreed]

Have a Burris Fullfield 3-9x40 that works great on my truck gun-Howa Mini 6.5 Grendel. Great for deer, pigs, and yotes here in SC. Set and Forget and no issues holding zero.

 

[Usmcff]

My preference is Nikon but they no longer make scopes. I have a monarch 5 on one rifle and a prostaff 3 on the other. Both have endured a lot of abuse rising around in vehicles with me.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Another vote for a fixed power SWFA. No one questions their durability. They're able to be used on .50 cals.