Need some suggestions for a scope for my Savage BTVSS. I've had this rifle for almost a year and haven't put a round through it yet, time to get her going for sure. I'm looking for something with adjustable power in the 3-9X+ range. Would like something with 36mm+ objective. Non-capped turrets are prefered though not an absolute requirement. And would like to keep it sub $200.
Here's what I'm currently considering.
Mueller APT 4.5-14x40mm ~$170
Mueller APV 4.5-14x40mm ~$130
Nikon Prostaff BDC150 3-9x40mm ~$150
Nikon Target EFR 3-9x40mm ~$170
The iffy ones I'm considering...
BSA Sweet 17 3-12x40mm ~$140
Bushnell Banner super 17 3.5-10-36mm ~$90
I'm leaning toward the BDC or the APT, or if I was going to spend $140 on the sweet17 I'd probably go ahead and get the APV instead. I have a sweet22 on my Marlin and it's "OK", but I'm looking for thoughts. Mostly going to be punching holes in paper, I would like to do it reliably at 150yds, but varmit hunting past that is not out of the question.
The rifle in question.
Here's what I'm currently considering.
Mueller APT 4.5-14x40mm ~$170
Mueller APV 4.5-14x40mm ~$130
Nikon Prostaff BDC150 3-9x40mm ~$150
Nikon Target EFR 3-9x40mm ~$170
The iffy ones I'm considering...
BSA Sweet 17 3-12x40mm ~$140
Bushnell Banner super 17 3.5-10-36mm ~$90
I'm leaning toward the BDC or the APT, or if I was going to spend $140 on the sweet17 I'd probably go ahead and get the APV instead. I have a sweet22 on my Marlin and it's "OK", but I'm looking for thoughts. Mostly going to be punching holes in paper, I would like to do it reliably at 150yds, but varmit hunting past that is not out of the question.
The rifle in question.