Thread: $1000 bang for buck general purpose scope

VX3i is the go to here.
Use 3.5-10x40.

The CDS clicks on the VX3i are mushy and turn as you carry them so I recommend capped turrets. Dial up is not bang for buck; its expensive.
If you can get the heavy duplex reticle, I think that is better for dark work in the bush. I personally find the standard duplex too fine for hunting.
Ballistic reticle like the B&C are a nuisance - they need the correct magnification otherwise they are wrong. Have cost a few deer.

A fixed 6x42 S&B would also be very good. You will never regret it.
You might find the A8 reticle has quite a wide opening so you're in effect using a plain fine crosshair. The A4 could be more useable and is a classic configuration
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My take is that you want the best scope you can afford and quality drops off markedly from $1000 to $500. So save for binos or else buy some real cheap ones for a start. It's true that you can use binos a lot more but you need a good scope for that last 30 seconds of the hunt. (not counting the time spent boning out and carrying venison).