Hey All, the title says it all. I'm looking for a decent fixed power scope with magnification less than 4X. All I've really come up with is the Leupold Scout. Seems to sell around $280. I was hoping I could get a decent low power fixed for less than that.

Anything I'm missing?

Less than 4x is a tough bill to fit for a good value priced scope. Leupold also makes the 2.5x Ultralight for around $270, which will give you about 4.5 - 5" of eyerelief. What application are you planning for the scope?

Going on a 308 for close in deer hunting, 20 to 100 yard shots for the most part, 150 at the very outside. I've got a Leupold 4x. I guess I'll just put that on.

JWK,

I started with fixed 4X's way back in the 50's for the woods and did fine. While some touted the 2.5X then I liked what I had. With practice and entering some running deer matches I found the 4X excellent even up close.

These days I would not buy another fixed scope for a deer rifle. I would get a 2.5-8 or 2-7 variable which is what I have done many times over. I still have the old fixed 4X's however but they seem like a disadvantage to me.

The 2.5-8 Zeiss Conquest is a superb scope.

You might look at these, they seem to meet your requirements. Burris FFll 2.5x20, Pentax 2.5x25 and Sightron 2.5x32. These were designed for shotguns but that just means the parallax is set at about 75 yards. I found these all listed at Midway. I have a couple of 1.5x6 scopes that I use for my woods rifles.

You can usually find a used Weaver K-3 or K-2.5 on ebay for reasonable money and in good condition. They are "bullet-proof" scopes. The optics may not be quite as bright as newer products, but I've never had one fail to deliver for me.

weaver used to make a 1x3 a couple years back. Parallax is probly set at 75 yards. It may be suitable for your needs.

sorry did'nt see the fixed power need. Weaver does have a short 4x though.

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Originally posted by Stonecreek:
You can usually find a used Weaver K-3 or K-2.5 on ebay for reasonable money and in good condition. They are "bullet-proof" scopes. The optics may not be quite as bright as newer products, but I've never had one fail to deliver for me.

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