http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-monarch-2-8x32-riflescope.html is the one I'd get for around $300 now.

I got one of these last fall when they were around $350
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-monarch-4-16x42sf-riflescopes.html

I don't think you can beat Nikon quality for the price.

 

It would be nice if I could spend that much. I just lost my job (thanks Obama!) this month and I only have about $100 to spend for a scope. I just sold off a few things just to have some scope money. Im not looking for the perfect scope, just something that will do the job and do it well. Squirrel season is comming up in a few months and Id like a decent scope to hunt and kill cans with.

 

It would be nice if I could spend that much. I just lost my job (thanks Obama!) this month and I only have about $100 to spend for a scope. I just sold off a few things just to have some scope money. Im not looking for the perfect scope, just something that will do the job and do it well. Squirrel season is coming up in a few months and Id like a decent scope to hunt and kill cans with.

To answer your question, Truglo is a cheap CHINESE scope. These scopes have lower grade optics and mechanical parts. They have much higher failure rates, both right out of the box as well as after a year of use. If your needs are very modest, these scopes might work for awhile. A nice Weaver V24 (6-24X) is going to cost just over $300, for example. BTW, a 6-24X scope is a bit high power for squirrel shooting IMO.

Please, PLEASE, avoid those low priced bells and wistles scope that have a 4X zoom range, like that TruGlo. Look at me, I'm just like a Weaver V24. Most of these low priced scopes get a bit fuzzy at higher power. Here is a review of your TruGlo at Shootingtimes.

The key points from that Shootingtimes review are:
1. Not recommended past 18X
2. MADE IN CHINA
3. About 60 MOA control range, 1/8 MOA increment, elevation knob was a bit mushy, Windage knob distinct clicks,
4. Closest focus is marked 15 yards
5. Target dot, no spec on thickness
6. 15.8 inches long and weighs 21 ounces
7. Color rendition was good but on the warm side with a hint of red.
8. Passed a simple box target test.
9. Changing magnification had no effect on point of impact.
10. Reviewer concludes with "My only question is how well the leaf spring adjustments will maintain their repeatability over time."

Sorry to hear you lost your job. You might consider buying a new scope after your economic conditions improve a bit.

There are some nice bargin scopes under $100. For example, a quality Light Optical Works Japan Weaver Shotgun 4X scope can be purchased for $79 at Natchez. The ATK Intensity Philippine made 4-12XAO and 3.8-12X44AO can be purchased in the $75-$85 range. The Intensity Philippine made 6.5-20X44 is still available for $99 from SportsmanGuide, which is a bit high in power for squirrel hunting.

A lot of folks on RFC like the CHINESE 22MAG Simmons 3-9X32 AO scope for $51 from Natchez. See Chuck Hawks rimfire review here. He liked the cheap CHINESE Simmons I mentioned as well as the Bushnell Rimfires. Better scopes were the Weavers and Nikon Prostaff but they in general tend to go for slightly over $100.

You might look at the Chuck Hawk and SWFA general scope review. Use this information for whatever it is worth. In general, vendors that target the low end market, such as: BSA, Leaper, NCStar, A1-Optics, TruGlo, Barska, Tasco, Center Point, etc don't do that well.

 

have one

I have a tru glo...I bought mine at Cabelas. It works great on my Ruger Charger. . I was shooting sub 1 inch groups at 20ft.
It seems well made..they had the black model for $59

 

I have a tru glo...I bought mine at Cabelas. It works great on my Ruger Charger. . I was shooting sub 1 inch groups at 20ft.
It seems well made..they had the black model for $59

Thank you Zecpull! Thats all I needed to hear:t .

 

Thanks MGT. Your views are well taken and you have given me alot better insight. I try to avoid Chinese junk as much as possible. If anyone else can chime in on a good low dollar scope for my 10/22, please feel free.

 

I will second the Intensity Line of scopes. Fantastic value! You won't be dissapointed.

 

Check into this
im impressed with the scope on my rifle (Mini 14 tactical)

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=IT94630&src=tpMfg

 

I have owned two Tru-Glo scopes

Neither would hold point of aim. Tru-Glo equals total junk! The Intensity is a much, much better scope. I own 4 of them!!!!

 

You could also look at the Whitetail Classic 6-24x50 they have them at Midway and SWFA for $99. I'm pleased with the one I have and thinking about another or a Mueller scope.

 

I also have 3 Whitetails

They are excellent also. The Mil-Dot reticle is way to thick. Get the regular reticle.

 

they are both politicians.... obama and bush... therefore you cannot expect them to do anything good... its common, sad knowledge....

 

I have to argue a bit about the BSA & Center Point scopes.

I've got a BSA mounted to a 2005 Marlin model 60...best group at 50 yards has been .3" :bthumb: I can live with that.

I've got a Center Point 4-16x40 on a Marlin model 25MN with a bipod...it shoots .62 groups at 100 yards on average. I drop coyotes in Georgia just fine at up to 150 yards. I can also live with that.

For sub-$80 scopes, they ain't bad...they ain't Nikon's or Leupold's either, but for a rimfire, they'll do just fine. It ain't like you're going to be using either past 200 yards.

On my Marlin XL-7 in .30-06...a Shepherd Scope. At 200 yards it'll keep 'em in a 50 cent piece. But centerfires deserve serious glass.