Best Budget Scope for Elk Hunting Under $300

[Alan]

I'm looking for a reliable scope for elk hunting that won't break the bank. Has anyone tried a good budget scope under $300 that holds zero well and has clear optics? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

 

[Deleted member 22]

I am not really a firearm hunter, but I am a big fan of Vortex optics. Have used many of them over the years on my AR's and have used their binos. Found this one for under $300 and Vortex has a lifetime no questions warranty.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00794LHTI?th=1

 

[lihpster]

Also a Vortex fan.

 

[Bulzye]

I really like the front focal plane Arken EPL4 4x16x44 FFP (MIL or MOA)
They have excellent glass, very clear and FFP!

https://www.amazon.com/Arken-Optics...a?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

I use to be a big fan of Vortex until the quality went down, got a lot more expensive and they're heavy. I have a few Vortex scopes.

 

[Koda]

Im more a Leupold fan but will include a really good deal on a Vortex. Both are good basic scopes in the same class that would work for any big game hunting.

Leupold VX Freedom 3-9x40 for $299


Vortex Viper HS on sale for $250

 

[Deleted member 22]

Im more a Leupold fan

I concur! They make some very decent scopes as well.

 

[Rustybore]

My first couple scopes 50 years ago were Leupold, but since have bought a few Vortex scopes, and most recent have been a couple Sid Sauer Buckmaster scopes. I like strictly the duplex type reticle, being a hunter I don't have time to read all the little calibration lines while a buck is running away.