I'd like a nice 1-4x illuminated scope so I can shoot steel between 20 an 100 yards. I'd like to get something I could transfer to a hunting rifle at some point.

Looking for something with good glass, bright reticle and true x1 power.

Suggestions?

Leupold make several. Some reasonably priced. Though I believe the minimum magnification (lower priced versions) is 1.5x.

yup, i really want true 1x power

Depends on budget, but if you're looking for inexpensive but still good, this is the one I have on my 22AR, and it is totally fine out to 100.
https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arm ... cope-pa14x

Nice! I like the reticle. How's the brightness?

Check out the Bushnell Banner dusk-dawn. No frills, but it hits everything you need. At least I believe it's illuminated (tritium). I had one on a 12 gauge with no problems.

thanks!

senorgrand wrote: Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:13 pm yup, i really want true 1x power

That'll cost ya...

https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact- ... mm-cds-zl2
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact- ... d-1-5x24mm
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact- ... d-1-6x24mm
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle-sc ... 6-1-6x20mm

As for resolution and contrast, Leupold is on par with Zeiss, Leica, and Swarovski. Priced accordingly.

senorgrand wrote: Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:51 pm Nice! I like the reticle. How's the brightness?

Not bad actually, especially for the price. The Burris will run a bit more and is a scope that competitors use.
https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/mta ... =pg:2/ct:r

I ran the PA for the steel challenge last week- now I know why people stick red dots on their 1-4 scopes- a red dot is definitely still better for quick target acquisition.

nice--just looking for a scope for a pig hunting rig for 50-200 yards

If true 1x isn't a huge deal, the the Redfield scopes are quite nice these days for the price range.

I'll take a look. Leupold makes a 1.5-4x scope that's illuminated and in my price range, but I'd like that true x1. The also make an illuminated scout scope in my price range, but I don't have a way to mount it.

Since I'm making a practice 22 lr trainer first, the cheaper scope should work for now.