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Best 30 mm scope under $500

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11 January 2008, 02:18
Coltchris
Best 30 mm scope under $500
Considering buying a 30 mm scope in the 3-10 X range under $500. Right now, the Burris Euro Diamond 2.5-10x44 looks most inviting in that price range. Anybody got any better suggestions considering quality & price?


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11 January 2008, 05:36
jstevens
I'd probably buy a Conquest 3.5-10x, in a 1 in tube of course.


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11 January 2008, 06:59
kudude
Look around and see if you can find a Leupold European scope. Kudude
11 January 2008, 07:15
Coltchris
I totally agree on the Zeiss (own 4), but I need a 30 mm to fit the rings on a .338 Win. Sako Finnbear Deluxe that I got a helluva buy on a couple years ago. Considered replacing rings with 1", but kinda want to keep the original Sako rings. Not real familiar with the Leupold European; is it still made? Not many Leupold's in 30 mm for under $500!!!


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12 January 2008, 06:37
jstevens
The Euro 30's are still around and a lot less than $500. I have a 2-7x on my 7x57 that has been drug all over the world. It is a pretty darn good scope and doesn't look silly on a smaller rifle like some 30mm scopes do.


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12 January 2008, 17:42
Coltchris
Thanks; I did finally find them. I'm assuming the glass quality & coatings are similar to the VX11, not the VX111, correct?


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