It seems to be getting harder and harder to find new scopes that don't have great big clunky tactical knobs, 60mm objectives, ect especially when getting into variables with 20x or more magnification.
Planning to save up for a Kimber HS if I can find a good one in a few months and wondering what to scope it with. Ideally a variable between 18-24x Ideally between 20-24x that focuses to 25 yards or less. Use is my own personal silhouette shooting (no competitions in my area), some bench, maybe a little squirrel hunting.
Are there any options for good looking scopes that work well and aren't geared toward the tactical crowd... and also under $500?
Have considered Meopta but their looks are just borderline ok to me. Leupold 6.5-20x40 is an option but new ones and most used are out of financial range. Most used Leupolds at a decent price have coin slot turrets which I'd like to avoid.
Burris has some more classical looking scopes but think they focus at 50 yards minimim.
Getting long winded but seem to be stuck looking for a deal on a used Leupold, Sightron, maybe Weaver but bo warranty and still high cost makes me leery. Have had some good luck with Tasco Japan Silhouette scopes and that's maybe what I need to focus on.
Old scopes with lifetime warranty a consideration but don't feel great about spending $400+ on some of the nice 20 year old scopes with no warranty.
Planning to save up for a Kimber HS if I can find a good one in a few months and wondering what to scope it with. Ideally a variable between 18-24x Ideally between 20-24x that focuses to 25 yards or less. Use is my own personal silhouette shooting (no competitions in my area), some bench, maybe a little squirrel hunting.
Are there any options for good looking scopes that work well and aren't geared toward the tactical crowd... and also under $500?
Have considered Meopta but their looks are just borderline ok to me. Leupold 6.5-20x40 is an option but new ones and most used are out of financial range. Most used Leupolds at a decent price have coin slot turrets which I'd like to avoid.
Burris has some more classical looking scopes but think they focus at 50 yards minimim.
Getting long winded but seem to be stuck looking for a deal on a used Leupold, Sightron, maybe Weaver but bo warranty and still high cost makes me leery. Have had some good luck with Tasco Japan Silhouette scopes and that's maybe what I need to focus on.
Old scopes with lifetime warranty a consideration but don't feel great about spending $400+ on some of the nice 20 year old scopes with no warranty.
