Choosing a decent scope around $600

[Familyguy]

I’m looking into getting a decent optic on my 300 win mag. It must be 30mm minimum, but would prefer 34mm tubes. I’ve done a little research and want to hear what you guys think or maybe someone has a better suggestion for the price point. I’ve been looking into the new vortex venoms 5-25x56 on 34mm tubes for around $500. The Arken optics 34mm tube at the same magnification for $600. It the vortex diamond back tactical in the same zoom. I’ll be getting a cantilever style one pieced machined mount either from vortex or Arken. I’d love to hear your guys input, thanks

 

[ssgrock3]

I don’t think you can go wrong on either of those. I have seen diamondbacks in the money as well in the 5x25x50 I believe. I bought one for an ar-10 build I haven’t assembled yet. I also might look around for a larue mount, I am damn partial to them

 

[AER244]

Regarding the the 30mm minimum, is this a dedicated long range gun?

 

[Oklahunter3]

I have a vortex hs lr 4x16x44 that has been a good scope. They are around $600 but you can get them cheaper when they go on sale.

 

[Oklahunter3]

Just remembered, I saw I think on Midway USA a Zeiss Conquest V4 on sale for like $550. That’s a heck of a scope for that price. Might do a search and see if they are still on sale.

 

[ssgrock3]

euro optic has their demo and used section that has some killer deals on top shelf gear

 

[Familyguy]

It will be a mid range dedicated plinker. 1000 yards most likely max. I’ll have to look into the Zeiss scopes as well. And I’m definitely going to look at the euro optics demo bin!

 

[mouthpiece]

Arkens are amazing for the money. For the features and clarity of glass i really don't think they can be beat for the price.
@chazroh he is a lot more knowledgeable about optics and he likes them a bunch.

 

[chazroh]

Arkens are great for the money. Only down side is they are a tad heavy/bulky. It’s only a problem if your building a lightweight carry rifle

 

[Rez Exelon]

I got my first Arken a few weeks ago and it seems built like a tank. Not sure what I'm going to do with it, but first impressions are that it's nice glass. Really liked the reticle design. My other favorite brand for the money is Riton optics. There are some fabulous deals on their stuff that can be had from time to time as well.