$300 budget 1-4x or 1.?-6x illuinated Scope?

**newkirk** · 03-08-11, 11:04

I havent seen anyone mention the Weaver 1-3 scope. I ve had one for years that I 've hunted with a lot and it has worked fine. non illuminated though.

**Canonshooter** · 03-08-11, 12:08

For the $$, the Bushnell Elite 4200 1.25-4X is mighty decent. It has the German #4 reticle with an illuminated dot that is used for low-light conditions. Wide field of view at the lowest setting (81 feet), very clear optics and seems to be built well. I have had no issues with mine. Full specs here. Amazon has them new for about $370 here.

I just bought the SWFA SS 1-4 so I'm selling the Bushnell. Feel free to PM me if interested.

**deadduck357** · 03-08-11, 17:00

For $300 I don't believe there is anything available that can compete with the Burris TAC30.

Here is a little review I previous had-

Burris sent me their new Full Field 30 Tactical. The scope is 1-4x24mm with a 30mm tube and features their Ballistic CQ reticle.

Scope comes with factory slingshot lens covers.

And a technical sheet.

Once I opened the box and unwrapped the scope I noticed the finish was excellent. It has slightly more sheen than the XTR-14. Kind of a satin finish. Very nice.

The FF30 Tac in a P.E.P.R. mount.

Fit of the mount to the scope was perfect.

Non-illuminated, 1x magnification at 50 yds.

Illuminated, 1x power at 50 yds.

Non-illuminated, 4x magnification at 50 yds.

Illuminated, 4x power at 50 yds.

I did not use the high illumination settings for any of the above pictures. The setting depicted is middle to middle-high.

I am not a professional photographer by any means. Picture quality does not accurately depict the clarity of the optic tested. The glass is extremely crisp and clear. I was very surprised by the image quality for a ~$300 scope.

Illumination is activated by pushing the rubberized button on the left side. It is adjusted in intensity by pushing again. To reverse intensity settings it is necessary to hold the button for three seconds. To turn illumination off, hold for five seconds. Illumination will automatically shut off two hours after the last intensity change.

Weight, the FF TAC30 is 13.1 oz. Length, the FF TAC30 is 10 9/32 in.

For a $300 scope it offers a number of features that make it stand out in this price range. Burris could easily ask more for this optic, but it's good to finally see a quality scope for those who have to shoot on a budget.

I cannot emphasize enough how amazed I am with the quality of this optic.

**SA80Dan** · 03-09-11, 09:56

Originally Posted by newkirk

I havent seen anyone mention the Weaver 1-3 scope. I ve had one for years that I 've hunted with a lot and it has worked fine. non illuminated though.

Maybe that's because he said "Illuminated", lol

I agree though, it is a great little scope....was my starter 3 Gun optic, and now resides on my M&P15-22 practice rifle.

Regarding the $300 budget - I'd concur with what has already been written - the Burris TAC-30 1-4x is taking the market by storm....in fact, they are sold out right now in most places.

**Xfire68** · 03-09-11, 12:13

Yes I was going to "Pull the trigger" and buy one about a week ago but, I could not find anywhere that had one in stock! I still don't like that I can not pull a rear flip up cover on it but, that is a minor inconvenience.

I am also thinking hard about the GRSC CRS as I like that it is a guy trying to make it with hit design and I kind of like it from what I have seen and he gives a pretty darn good discount to Vets! I have not dismissed the recommendations to shoot for a higher budget but, I do want to be able to shoot this year! LOL

I would have never guessed I would have had this much trouble deciding on a rifle scope!

Originally Posted by SA80Dan

Maybe that's because he said "Illuminated", lol

I agree though, it is a great little scope....was my starter 3 Gun optic, and now resides on my M&P15-22 practice rifle.

Regarding the $300 budget - I'd concur with what has already been written - the Burris TAC-30 1-4x is taking the market by storm....in fact, they are sold out right now in most places.

**Dualspringfields** · 03-09-11, 15:22

http://swfa.com/Weaver-15-6x24-Super...pe-P40570.aspx

http://swfa.com/Burris-1-4x24-Fullfi...pe-P48171.aspx

http://swfa.com/Nikon-1-4x20-M223-Ri...pe-P45743.aspx

Good luck brother with whatever you decide on getting. I once pulled the trigger on a real expensive scope IOR 4-14 ill. Great scope. But the scope that it replaced was IMHO was just as good just the recticle wasn't a ranging one. Nikon BuckMaster 4.5-14. Glass is just as clear. I have since sold the IOR losing my a$$ on it. For the M4 platform I luv the AimPoint. But they aren't $300.00.

**Xfire68** · 03-09-11, 17:34

Thanks for the links I did not know that they were in stock at SWFA? I could have swore I checked yesterday?

Originally Posted by Dualspringfields

http://swfa.com/Weaver-15-6x24-Super...pe-P40570.aspx

http://swfa.com/Burris-1-4x24-Fullfi...pe-P48171.aspx

http://swfa.com/Nikon-1-4x20-M223-Ri...pe-P45743.aspx

Good luck brother with whatever you decide on getting. I once pulled the trigger on a real expensive scope IOR 4-14 ill. Great scope. But the scope that it replaced was IMHO was just as good just the recticle wasn't a ranging one. Nikon BuckMaster 4.5-14. Glass is just as clear. I have since sold the IOR losing my a$$ on it. For the M4 platform I luv the AimPoint. But they aren't $300.00.

**Xfire68** · 03-17-11, 13:13

Well I went with the GRSC 1-4x CRS from Ed! Ed spent 45 mins on the phone with me today answering questions and telling me his struggle of getting his scopes design to market. What a great guy he is.

I not only got the Veterans discount I also was able to trade some of my once fired pistol brass to cover another $57 of the cost!

I ended up getting it for $234 shipped!

I will be mounting it with the Burris P.E.P.R mount.