Best Budget Rifle Scope Options Under $300

[Alan]

I'm looking for a reliable rifle scope under $300 that can handle some rough conditions. I hunt deer in varying light and need something that won't lose zero after a few shots. What have you had success with?

 

[BuckDoeHunter]

All of mine were Nikon but since they no longer sell scopes, I try to buy Vortex. Their warranty is excellent. I watched a video where a muzzleloader class was being conducted, and a guy double charged his and it blew a Vortex Golden Eagle to pieces. Vortex replaced it even though it was the shooters fault.

 

[Kodiak2]

Check out the Arken scope line.
I have 4 of them on my 45 cal and 30 cal SML rifles, and have not had a problem with them in over 4 years.

 

[ameshawki]

I've had good luck with Burris.

 

[Ia390]

I will echo the Arken line.

https://www.arkenopticsusa.com/lh4-...l-less-turrets-illuminated-vhr-vpr-30mm-tube/

 

[Spikedriver]

Bushnell has some decent scopes right around the $200-300 dollar range, but I wouldn't get the Walmart ones. I'd also check the used scope market. I got a Cabela's Alaskan Guide used a few years back for $90, and it was probably $300 new. It's very good glass.

 

[Dobeman2000]

You "might" be able to find some Leupold Freedom series rifle scopes in the price range, particularly if they are used. I have a Freedom series scope on my daughter's CVA Scout in 350 Legend and it works very well. What rifle/ML will you be putting it on? Good rings are very important if it is a caliber that has some recoil to it, as well as making sure the screws are torqued correctly. I always use some blue locktite as well on those scope rings screws.