I like to find something that works and stick with it, but scopes are one area I haven't been able to get consistent. Right now on my active rifles I have Leupold, Swarovski, Nikon, and Zeiss. They're all good, but don�t ask me which one is best. I think Nikon is making some of the best binoculars and scopes for the dollar though on the low to mid-range.

Check out the Vortex line!!

For the $ Burris Fullfield, Nikon Buckmasters and Prostaff, Busnell 3200, Vortex Viper are all good scopes.

BDC or not that is a personal preference for you to make.

for the money, Nikon, good good scope wont break the bank

Trijicon

Nikon

I've long been a Leupold guy, but I did buy a Burris FFII in 4.5x14, just to see what I could get for $300. I've been very impressed with it. I also had a Nikon Monarch for a while (4x16), but it broke. I replaced it with another Leupold.

Zeiss Conquest. Check out SWFA for discounts and look at thier sample list (refurbs and demos)

For $300 or less, I'd give Leupold VXI, Redfield, Nikon or Burriss Fullfield a look. Tend to stay away from anything Bushnell under $300.

I have the Nikon Monarch 3x12 40mm on my .270 and I'm very happy with it. Like someone mentioned - get the best scope you can afford.

Nikon all the way

Got both Leupolds and Nikons. Can't go wrong with either. I do enjoy the BDC reticle in the Nikon though (and the price).

If you want to upgrade and save yourself some coin, go gt yourself a Leopold M8 fixed 6X scope. I've got them on several rifles, and used them with success on 3 continents. Once you practice enough with the fixed power, you'll not miss the extra magnification. Just my opinion. Good luck

Lots of votes for Nikon. I will add another. Have a buckmaster and 2 prostaff. Love em all I shot my 22-250 today with a tasco and when I switched to the .243 with the prostaff on it I really noticed how clear it was. I will buy a prostaff when I need my next scope.

Leupy

Not trying to hyjack this mans thread so please pm me. Can someone give me the short version on how to use the bdc reticle and the 1000 yrd adjustment knob on a nikon monarch please. I got this scope on a trade and its above my paygrade.

The one of the best tests for a scope is how much light it picks up. Try looking through the scope after sundown. If you can see better (more light) than with out it, it's good, if not don't buy it.

I agree with dlrz71, Zeiss Conquest to be exact and it'll be worth it for you to checkout SWFA. And yes check out their sample list. I've bought 8-10 scopes from them along with binocs and all have been priced great and have performed as advertised.

Also I have Leupold, Zeiss Conquest, Swarovski, and Khales and I believe the best for the money are Zeiss Conquests.

I have 3 Leupold and one Nikon. For the $ there hard to beat!

Nikon or if money is tight bushnell

X2 or Nikon. Very good glass for the money. Or Zeiss. Leuopold is good too.

Zeiss

Swarovski