Best Rifle Scope Under $500: 10 scopes tested head-to-head

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Title	:	Best Rifle Scope Under $500: 10 scopes tested head-to-head
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You got a like simply because you had the balls to kick all the scopes into the pool As it should be Thank you
Comment from : somerandomguy

Arken now has scopes with 30mm tubes and weigh a lot less than the 34mm
Comment from : Lawerance Dodd

One year later this vid is still helping me decid on which scope to get for my next bolty or boltie Thanks again for this informative video
Comment from : sunseasurf1000

ARKEN the EPL4 a 30mm Jap glass , The turrets are extraordinary The EP 5 heavy 34mm great scope 5-25 with all the trimmings ARKEN now has a great lite scope with the EPL 4
Comment from : E C III

Kinda mad I don’t see any Riton Optics scopes… I love mine
Comment from : Brandon Lure

What a joke
Comment from : Mark Hanna

That’s a peace of junk had nothing but trouble with the DB you got lucky
Comment from : Steven Walker

Great review
Comment from : SentoHug

I like my hand guns from Austria my shotguns from Italy my rifles from Finland and my scopes from Oregon Any questions?
Comment from : deep thinker

as soon as he kicked the scopes in the pool I subscribed
Comment from : Jacob Harrod

I have an Arken epl 4 and love it so far Definitely feels more like a 1200 scope instead of 440!
Comment from : P40gin

I have a feeling that if this test were done again today the primary arms 3-18 slx would win (at least for the competition category, and for me personally it's the kind of scope I like to hunt with)brbr3-18 power, pretty good glass, daylight "usable" illumination, optional capped AND zero stop turrets (it includes caps if you want capped turrets instead) and it's only $500brbrPretty amazing
Comment from : Kross8761

Inexpensive adequate for 22 cal pellet rifle
Comment from : Crys McCloskey

I had Bushnell Scope Chief where cross hairs moved from recoil on rifle The scope was 10 years old when it failed
Comment from : Robert Dewalt

So why did you kick out the Arken?
Comment from : David Breckenridge

Nice House bruh !?!?!? Youtube pays good? I need new career lol 🙂brbrDude , send me one ??? they are expensive !!!
Comment from : Pete Hagwash

Yukon Jager ?
Comment from : von Tresk

Great video, I run the Vortex diamondback 6-24x50 on both Remington 700s, and a crossfire 3-9x50 on my Savage Axis
Comment from : 2537gunnyret

Bought a Leupold at a garage sale many years ago Mounted it up Could never get it to hold a zero Called Leopold Sent it in It had been damaged and they could not fix it Sent me a new comparable scope at no charge It didn’t feel right since I had not purchased it new so I called them again and explained that to them It didn’t matter I had it and that was good enough for them They wanted to make sure to take care of the customer Buy Leupold! Buy USA!
Comment from : Rocky Mountain Peterbilts

What do u think about the crossfire 3-12-56
Comment from : Tosh Graham

I live nowhere near a pool, so I picked up the Arken directly from Arken and got a deal on the SH4 Gen 2 4-16x50
Comment from : mattio79

No Crimson Trace scopes?
Comment from : New England Rider

If water gets in nitrogen got out
Comment from : Edward

Love the budget videos but you wouldn't do a whole test on monstrum G3 1-6x FFPWould you?
Comment from : Toxic

Excellent, comprehensive review! Thanks
Comment from : David Patterson

I've got 2 Arken scopes and love them The $399 is misleading because you can always get them on sale More like $299 if you use a code at check out
Comment from : Mark Williams

Great reviews, I recently picked up a new rifle in 65 creedmoor For someone dealing with vision issues or “old eyes” what in ypur opinion is the best bre bones scope with the best optical quality? Looking for something 44 objective with crystal clear reticle I noticed maven wasn’t in your test and what are your thoughts on the Maven crap1 or 2, Meopta meosport or optima 6, and HPO scopes?brThanks Jim, great video!
Comment from : Nickolas McGee

Good Demo brVery useful , getting a scope can be a chore
Comment from : CA Stone

It's almost impossible to do calculations in the head with MOA With MIL you can easily do on the fly calculations in the head
Comment from : Chris von Ahnen

MidwayUSA has Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12 for $19900 and free shipping, great hunting scope! I bought two!
Comment from : Tikka Hunter

I was just hoping the Vortex scope would be in the top 3 It appears I've chosen a good scope for an over all scope Thanks ,,, I do so love your honesty when producing your videos brKeep them coming
Comment from : David Mingues

I'm hoping milrad isn't too bad Just got a diamondback tactical in milrad cuz it was 50 bucks cheaper
Comment from : TXBeats

why did you not include the helix i find it to be excellent
Comment from : lee

I know this is a older video But thank you I am just trying to get into sport where I need a scope and can't see is spending tons for being new but don't want to waste money at the same time on junk
Comment from : Keith Joseph

I can tell Vortex has customer service that is second to none I have returned scopes the I broke and within two weeks I had a brand new scope no questions ask I am not going to pay more for a scope than the gun it mounts on
Comment from : Craig Shumake

Bussis for 160 to 190 is almost a no brainer to just have as back up or a less than 400 yrd shooter
Comment from : travis smith

Would any of these if not the diamondback work well on a cz457 varmint 22wmr? I plan on doing some target shooting but mainly groundhog/small game hunting
Comment from : Quagmire88

Who said you could let those dogs out when kicking them into the pool?
Comment from : Anthony Ring

Thanks for doing the review, lots of good information I currently use Leupold and Primary arms scopes for my rifles but after this review I will consider the Diamondback or Burris I really like the Leupold warranty, they have always repair or replace my scope, with no issues Looking forward to more reviews
Comment from : O G

As a former guide in Montana, and Idaho I find it just plain ignorant for anyone to talk about the weight of a scope just as long as it's capable to do the job At the age of 65 I've been hunting since I've been 12, 14 for whitetails If you're target practicing, you carry said rifle to the bench from the truck If you're locally deer hunting Mid-west east cost, you're carrying this from your truck to your blind If you're hunting out west the pack animal is carrying this for 98 of the trip People need to buckup and shutup on a scope weighing to much
Comment from : Patrick Rhéaume

Does anyone know what power scopes are good for 100-1,000 yards? Im looking for a scope that will do really well for 200-800 yards though would like it to also be able to stretch out to 1,000 yards to try some more long range type shooting to see if it’s something I’d like to get into
Comment from : JDM-Things

I just ordered the Burris E1 about an hour before I found this video I guess I made a good decision 😂
Comment from : Hege Farms

I have a Vortex Diamondback on one of my hunting rifles and the tracking is ABSOLUTE TRASH I have several Athlon scopes from the top dollar model down to the $600-ish range and all of them have been fantastic
Comment from : Adam Pennington

I have 2 Sig Whiskey 3 scopes and love them
Comment from : garyh14

What do you do with all of the gear you test? Do you donate?
Comment from : Rick Noll

Oh look at that, someone who actually has an oponion instead of **all of these scopes are good in their own way*just vomit** Thanks bud
Comment from : Slavik Arlov

Just ordered from your link Thanks for doing the research I’m a casual firearms enthusiast, and I want to actually be able to see impact from my Savage Axis II at 100 yards I feel like this video was made for me
Comment from : Brett Tabler

i came to find something and i did thanx
Comment from : elcas20012003

What do ya'll think about scopes/sights that automatically adjusted for wind with windvanes ? Think it would actually work ? I can picture it in my head adjusting for west , east , or downdrafts but not for updrafts , northernly , southernly , updrafts , nor cockeyed winds Would probably have to have a microprocessor ?
Comment from : Airon Noles

Some serious amount of money and effort was made for this video More than earned my upvote
Comment from : DailyDriver28

Hey JimbrThanks for the comparison and you take on this
Comment from : D S

The rust on the bolts Yikes!
Comment from : Jean-François Bessette

Just purchased a Vortex Diamondback Tactical FFP 4-16X44MM MRAD EBR Reticle for my 325wsm hunting rifle Can't wait for it to arrive
Comment from : Jo Bo

You hurt me I just purchased the Vortex Crossfire II for my Ruger precision 22LR for target and small game I have the CROSSFIRE II br4-16X50 AO, what do you think should I keep it or send it back for the Diamondback??? Thank you
Comment from : Thomas

Bună ziua o lunetă 2-5 15x56 ?
Comment from : Catalin Menghita

Informative Thank you
Comment from : Don Jensen

Please do a review on Element Optics scopes, crazy specs and very affordable
Comment from : Chris Korff

Missing the SWFA SS 10x or 16x fixed
Comment from : Tom Fletcher

No swampfox? Quality, glass and warranty are on par with vortex but like 100$ cheaper l, only in exchange for no illuminated reticle Or spend about the same as a diamondback and get the illuminated reticle with a 4-24x power
Comment from : AquaDonkey

I know this scope is outside the price range of this video, but wondering if you had any thoughts on the Burris Eliminator 5? Really like the idea of having a range finder in the scope and thinking of picking it up, but it’s expensive and can’t find any real reviews on the scope
Comment from : H B

Why does the vortex beat out the Leupold for all round use? I have a vortex diamondback hp 4-16x44 with a bdc reticle on a 17hmr and I love it, but am thinking a V3xi or vx freedom for my next rifle because of weight
Comment from : Trevor K

Nice review but not complete imo without the magnificent Element Optics Helix or Titan
Comment from : Richard van D

A lot of work went into this video Thank you for your efforts! Subbed! I bought an infrared ATN X-Sight scope for $900 a year ago, and it's fine, just wish I saw this video before I bought it
Comment from : Gr1nd3rs

sir your official duties are to uphold the construction of America Not to theFBI
Comment from : Ron Cekoah

Dude your property is amazing (what little I could see from the pool-shot)! I've seen a few of your videos now and love your presentations New Sub!
Comment from : Kevin M

Can you please do another video and include the new Arken EPL 4
Comment from : Red Pgn

im quitting youtube are you on rumble?
Comment from : James Aldridge

Senang bisa melihat teleskop yang anda miliki, mustahil bagi saya untuk memiliki karena sangat mahal😪 👍
Comment from : Lucks Hunter

Not gonna lie I have a way overpowered sniper brand scope out of Texas I have put it through hell And never have I lost 0 on it Yeah I paid enough I could have bought a much better brand I have taken it deep in the woods during the Oklahoma rainy season Drowned it in mud and water while 4wheeling and even practiced the long range with a Lapua and BMG It has withstood a month on a 50 cal muzzleloader going to the range almost daily I also dropped it and while attach to a rifle it was ran over (in the mud) by a truck My only complaint is eye relief It’s very low I don’t remember exactly how low but it’s low enough to be the only one I’ve ever been scopebit by Still I’ve had $1000+ scopes that couldn’t survive half of that
Comment from : J D

Have you seen the element optics???
Comment from : singleken77

It’s not fair you guys get it so much cheaper , that vortex diamondback is almost $1000 here in Australia
Comment from : matt dean

Great video! I didn't see a specific review are your top favorite scopes But if money was no object, and you had the same criteria used in this video; what would be the Top 10?
Comment from : Peter Minearo

This is a great review! I think I'm going to get your number one choice, the Buras, and the Arken Especially after reading what you said in your blog about how they sent you a new one AND fixed the problem! I've heard good things about Arken from Taborasaurus Rex I'm surprised the Primary Arms didn't do better, I've heard A LOT of good things about that company and they're scopes I'm getting a Ruger Precision in 308 and looking for a good scope So I'm going to give your number one pick, the Burus, and Arken a try Thanks for the info!!!😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅👊👊
Comment from : American Patriot

Well Done Sir!!
Comment from : William Boyd

To bad he doesn't mention that Vortex scopes are sent back for repair/replacement 3-4 times more often that most other brands Roll the dice and see what you get
Comment from : No Body

I did my DD and ordered the Vortex Diamondback Tactical before watching your video! brbrHappy I made the right choice!brbrThanks for doing this!
Comment from : Matthew Jai

I just saw your review and couldn't agree more
Comment from : James Baker

Great job Very helpful
Comment from : James Mooney

Great content! Leupold is my choice, learned years ago , remember the euro-class tasco's , I bought one over 30 yrs ago ,15x6 x 44 with 30 mm tube ,it was great , I got it when they discontinued them for $72
Comment from : Jimmy McMullan

@Backfire hi Jim, based on your experience, could you recommend a scope for a CVA PHARAMOUNT HTR Muzzleloader cal 45? I would appreciate it in advance if you could advise me on this issue, greetings from Sunny State Miami💥👊🏻
Comment from : Jacek Castro

do you think that the Burris Fullfield will work well on a Weatherby Vanguard?
Comment from : Gabriel Zumpano

Go to make a correction on your video The VX freedom is not the only scope that's made in the USA on your table Burris Scopes are made here in Greeley Colorado USA where I live
Comment from : Randy Williams

Amazing video!! Are you still sticking with the Vortex Diamondback Tactical???
Comment from : Mel

I would be curious how you would rate the Black hound if that turret was working properly
Comment from : Michael

Happy so see that I own 2 each of 2 of your top scopes Worth mentioning is the Athlon is a First Focal Plane scope and the Diamondback is second focal plane, I don't own the others so do not know, but for rapid-fire with targets at varying distance, the Athlon with FFP has a big advantage
Comment from : david folsom

You didn't test Sun Opticssame glass just not assembled in Oregon (like your "American made" brand)
Comment from : None Ya

Nikon made one of the best scopes see dark conditions too bad quit making them
Comment from : Alan Murray

Swfa super sniper is far better than anything you have in this video 😳
Comment from : Kiss It now

love my tactical on my 65
Comment from : Colton Outdoors

I don’t see the link for the Burris can anyone help me with what model that Is I actually really like that one
Comment from : Gucci Blanket

good
Comment from : DiscoverySports & DiscoveryOpt

I have one of those black hounds and both of my windage dials had that feel No click whatsoever Honestly just assumed it wasn’t suppose to click But after watching this I pulled it out and messed with it And the top dial does seem to have a tiny little click/indent feel So I’d assume it’s just crappy manufacturing
Comment from : Nasty Habitz