The most you'd spend on a scope

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The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by scrolllock » 16 Nov 2013, 5:30 am

I was reading up on some short range scopes and looking at the Kahles K16i in 1-6x24

Got a bit ahead of myself and decided it would do, then found the price of $2,800 US :shock: Too much for me...

If you're doing real long range I get the need for an expensive scope, for such smaller zoom hunting range though that really up there.

Somebody's obviously buying them, but not me.

How much is the most you guys would pay for a scope and feel your actually getting your monies worth?
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by sillada » 16 Nov 2013, 10:48 am

I'm in the process of getting a bushnell 6-24x50 and i'm paying ~$1100. everything I've read about it says it is pretty decent for the price.
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Techc » 16 Nov 2013, 2:56 pm

sillada wrote:I'm in the process of getting a bushnell 6-24x50 and i'm paying ~$1100. everything I've read about it says it is pretty decent for the price.


I reckon about $1,000 - $1,100 is the ceiling for me.

There are so many good scopes at that range there's no reason I'd spend any more.

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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Spooner » 17 Nov 2013, 9:03 am

$2,800 for some massive zoom range, maybe...

For a 1-6 though that's a bit rich :shock:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Supporter » 19 Nov 2013, 8:51 am

Spooner wrote:$2,800 for some massive zoom range, maybe...

For a 1-6 though that's a bit rich :shock:


No kidding.

Like Techc said, plenty of fine scopes at the $1,000 mark.
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by RealNick » 25 Nov 2013, 12:37 pm

I could stretch to $1,500 if there was something amazing.

They'll never get 3k out of me for a scope though.
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Vati » 25 Nov 2013, 12:46 pm

RealNick wrote:They'll never get 3k out of me for a scope though.


You'll never bore people to death with stories of how awesome your Nightforce scope is then? :lol:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Baldrick314 » 25 Nov 2013, 6:44 pm

I plan on spending about $2200 on my next rifle scope but that's considerably more than I've spent on one before
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Monty » 25 Nov 2013, 8:33 pm

Baldrick314 wrote:I plan on spending about $2200 on my next rifle scope but that's considerably more than I've spent on one before


What's on the cards for the next one?
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Baldrick314 » 26 Nov 2013, 2:12 pm

Monty wrote:What's on the cards for the next one?

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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Ariat » 26 Nov 2013, 3:31 pm

However much SWMBO gives me permission to spend :lol:
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Post by Baldrick314 » 26 Nov 2013, 4:12 pm

Ariat wrote:However much SWMBO gives me permission to spend :lol:


All purchases must be approved by the minister for war and finance :lol:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Aster » 27 Nov 2013, 7:52 am

Baldrick314 wrote:All purchases must be approved by the minister for war and finance :lol:


But she's such a pain in the ass :lol:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Baldrick314 » 27 Nov 2013, 8:48 am

Aster wrote:But she's such a pain in the ass :lol:


The secret to getting your purchases approved quickly is to cook dinner and do the washing up. Works every time :lol:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by sarki » 27 Nov 2013, 10:02 am

"What's that dear?

A new scope?

No?

No, that's the same one that's always been on there..."

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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Lorgar » 27 Nov 2013, 10:06 am

sarki wrote:No, that's the same one that's always been on there..."


I'd try this for the new Browning T-Bolt and BLR lever action that I want, but I think she'll notice when 2 whole new rifles turn up in the safe :lol:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by kram » 08 Dec 2013, 12:26 am

Lorgar wrote:
sarki wrote:No, that's the same one that's always been on there..."


I'd try this for the new Browning T-Bolt and BLR lever action that I want, but I think she'll notice when 2 whole new rifles turn up in the safe :lol:

If she doesn't have a key to the safe, it could be a goodly long while before she notices if you are sneaky enough about it. :lol:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by kram » 08 Dec 2013, 12:31 am

On topic ; I would spend as much as I could afford whilst taking into account things like warranty etc.
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Press » 08 Dec 2013, 12:11 pm

kram wrote:If she doesn't have a key to the safe, it could be a goodly long while before she notices if you are sneaky enough about it. :lol:


Just brace yourself for the inevitable fallout when she eventually finds out you bought two new guns.

Sneak in some enjoyment in the mean time :lol:
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Re: The most you'd spend on a scope

Post by Skadoo » 08 Dec 2013, 12:51 pm

kram wrote:On topic ; I would spend as much as I could afford whilst taking into account things like warranty etc.


Sound advice.

A good scope lasts you forever so a few extra $$$ if possible is a good investment.
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