Thread: Scope for hmr for around $200

Burris-200236 Bur C4 3-9x40 - 1" Tube

I had a cheap Hawke Varmint Mildot scope on my 17HMR which was ok, it had turrets and mildot and an adjustable objective.
But I just didn't feel like it was that reliable, and the optics were OK at best. I replaced it with a Burris Fulfilled 2, which was a 100 times better clarity wise. But I wanted something which I could have accurate hold offs for windage. Even for under 300US in the US, you are pretty much stuck with either a good quality scope with only a BDC turret, or a OK quality scope, with all the bells and whistles, which I would struggle to rely on and they usually weigh a tonne.

The scope I linked is what I ended up buying, I had it at my door for around $280. From the little I have used it, it is exactly what I want, beautifully and clear glass, repeatable adjustments and small and lightweight.

I'd either go for one of these, or a Burris Fulfilled 2, or a Burris Timberline or really would have liked a mildot Nikon Buckmaster, bit they have stopped making those.
I wouldn't be that keen on going for a Tasco or Barska or NC star, purely on the basis they generally look like crap to look through, where as a Redfield or Burris would be a lot better in that department.