Best Budget Scope Under $300 for Deer Hunting

[Alan]

I'm looking for a reliable scope for deer season but need to keep it under $300. Any suggestions on scopes that offer good clarity, hold zero well, and can take a beating out in the field?

 

[Tim Horton]

Trivia.... At one time I got a pair of scopes as a package deal from Cabelas Canada... A 3x9 BDC set up for 30-06 and a 1x4 duplex variable.. I put the 3x9 on a 24" Husqvarna 30-06 and the 1x4 on the same action 20" Husqvarna 30-06 carbine... These were our ...go to... rifles for hunting and predator protection of our livestock on the ranch... They worked well...

 

[CTom]

There lots of good, reasonably priced scopes out there. Vortex Crossfire scopes are very serviceable and cost less than 3 bills. I have 2 Crossfires. The Leopoldo American series of scopes are dandies but cost a bit over the $300. They're worth very penny more.