Scopes are often more expensive than the rifle they are mounted on. There is a good reason for this, because most guns shoot straight out and achieve passable shooting results. The glass, however, determines how much of the shooter's skill actually reaches the gun. High, sharp magnification allows relatively distant pieces of game to be taken into the glass. A high light transmission of 90% or more, however, can make or break those all-important minutes that you can sit longer thanks to the optic. There is no upper limit to the price of riflescopes.
For beginners, young hunters or hunters who do not go weekly to the hunting ground, it can sometimes be important to equip with a cheap Einstiegtsoptik.
We have done some research and compiled a list of affordable hunting optics. Premise: They must not cost more than 1,000 euros.
Nikon Prostaff PROSTAFF 7 2,5-10x42 M IL R4D
The Nikon Prostaff PROSTAFF 7 2,5-10x42 M IL R4D is a solid entry-level model from the renowned Japanese optics manufacturer Nikon. It convinces with its comparatively large field of view and solid workmanship. The MSRP is about 800 Euro.
Technical data
- Rail: none
- Magnification 2.5-10x42
- Exit pupil (mm) 4.2
- Field of view at 100m 14,5-3,6
- Center tube diameter 30.0
- Length (mm) 321.0
- Weight (g) 535.0
- Reticle: Reticle 4 with dot
- Color: matte black
- Lens diameter: 42 mm
- Objective outer diameter: 52.3 mm
- Ocular outer diameter: 44 mm
- Exit pupil distance: 101.6 (at 2.5x)/93.98 (at 10x)
- Gradation of adjustment (mm/1 click): 10 mm at 100 m
- Graduation of adjustment (arcmin/1 click): 0.36
- Max. internal adjustment (arcminutes): 140
- Parallax adjustment (m): 100
- Exit pupil: 16.8 - 4.2 mm
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Meopta MeoPro 4-12x50
The all-rounder model from Meopta is available for an MSRP of 600 euros. The universal scope is filled with nitrogen, making it safe from fogging.
Technical data
- Magnification: 4 - 12 x
- Lens diameter: 50 mm
- Lens filter thread: M53x0.75
- Center tube diameter: 25.4 mm
- Exit pupil diameter: 12.4 - 4.2 mm
- Exit pupil distance (mm / in): 99 - 102 / 3.9 - 4.0
- Field of view (m/100m // ft/100yds): 9.2 -3.0 / 28 - 9
- Field of view on the objective side: 5.25 - 1.72 °
- Reticle plane: 2
- Diopter adjustment range: -3 / 3 D
- Transmission in daylight: 92
- Transmission at twilight: 90
- Twilight factor: 14.1 - 24.5
- Reticle adjustment step (cm/100m // in/100yds): 0.7 / 0.25
- Reticle adjustment range (cm/100m // in/100yds): 166 / 60
- Length (mm / in): 360 / 14.2
- Weight (g / oz): 516 / 18.2
Sig Sauer Sierra 3BDX 4,5-14x50
The Sierra 3BDX 4.5-14x50 riflescope from Sig Sauer pairs with the BDX Range-Finder rangefinder via Bluetooth. In the interaction of the riflescope, the rangefinder and the "Ballistic Data Exchange" technology from SIG Sauer, the corrected breakpoint is displayed on the reticle. This means that at long range, the red dot in the reticle is corrected downward according to the distance. Especially in difficult terrain and at long ranges, this combination unfolds its full potential. With Sig Sauer's glass, estimating distances and staying on top of things are a thing of the past. The innovative product is already available for an MSRP of 950 euros.
- Rail: Without rail
- Magnification: 4.5-14x
- Exit pupil (mm): 3.6-11.1
- Twilight factor: 15.0-26.5
- Center tube diameter: 30.0
- Length (mm): 320.0
- Weight (g): 706.0
- BDX-R1 second image plane reticle with LEVELPLEX feature
- Precise .25 MOA (0.7cm) click adjustment
- Bluetooth indicator in magnification changer
- Parallax compensation for high magnifications
- fine brightness control of the illuminated dot
- lifetime warranty on material
- 5 years warranty on electronics
ZEISS Conquest V4 4-16×44 ASV-H
A ZEISS glass is rarely wrong. Only specification you should consciously choose: The 42 objective - this is most suitable for day hunting in good light conditions.
Technical data:
- Rail: none
- Magnification: 4-16x44
- Exit pupil (mm): 2.8-8.5
- Twilight factor: 11,5-26,5
- Field of view at 100m : 9,5-2,4
- Center tube diameter: 30.0
- Length (mm) : 356.0
- Weight (g) : 640,0
- Magnification : 4x
- Effective objective lens diameter : 33.2 mm
- Exit pupil diameter: 8.5 mm
- Twilight factor: 11.5
- Field of view at 100 m: 9.5 m
- Objective angle of view: 5,4°.
- Diopter range: -3/+2
- Interpupillary distance: 90 mm
- Parallax free: 45.7 - ∞ m
- Adjustment range at 100 m: 230 x 175 cm
- Adjustment per click at 100 m: 0.7 cm
- Center tube diameter: 30 mm
- Eyepiece tube diameter: 44 mm
- Objective tube diameter: 50 mm
- LotuTec® / nitrogen filling: yes / yes
- Water resistance: 400 mbar
- Operating temperature: -20/+55
- Length: 356 mm
- Weight without inner rail: 640 g
- Magnification: 16 x
- Effective objective lens diameter: 44 mm
- Exit pupil diameter: 2.8 mm
- Twilight factor: 26.5
- Field of view at 100 m: 2.4 m
- Objective angle of view: 1.4°.
