I like what you get for what you pay with these scopes. Will probably buy used. Looking at the ones with the illuminated reticle. Easton is only 100yrds. I currently have a 3-9x40 and it doesn't seem to magnify enough for 100 yards (coupled with my poor eyesight). What power should I look into?

My eyesight is terrible too, and my friends Nikon Prostaff 4x12x40 is good enough for me to see the bullet holes of 5.56 at 100 yards. 

I plan on buying one for my rifle in the next week or so. 

depends on the size of target you are looking at.

 

I have a Monarch 6-24x and it is more than enough.

 

get as much scope as you can afford.

 

3-9x will be versatile enough.

From the reading I'm doing it seems that a "quality" 3-9x40 trumps the $80 bushnell I'm currently using. I'm looking on the net and at the evil auction site. I've found a few "pre-Monarch" Japanese make Nikon scopes around $200. I'm going to assume these are superior to their made in wherever counterparts that are on the market today. 

 

I should note this is on a 24" Remington 700 in 308. I'm going to upgrade to that sweet AICS stock one day..

They still use the same glass, but are now assembled in the Philippines. You wont notice a performance difference. I have the 2.5-10x42mm purchased a couple months ago and it is an excellent scope for $400 bucks... wish i coughed up a few extra for the parallax adjustment, but i dont use it much past 100 yards anyway. I can see the holes punching paper at 100 yards and 10x. What problems do you have with the magnification? can't see the target? can't see where your hitting?

Is your current scope a monarch?

The current scope is a bushnell banner dusk 4-12x40 and I can't see the target with it, not a 3-9x40 like I originally stated. It's not exactly a quality scope. At 100 yards everything is very blurred to me. I am hoping to get a scope with GOOD glass not an el cheapo like I currently have.

I am as happy as can be with my Monarch 5-20x44 SF BDC on my 700. I had previously purchased two ProStaff 4-12x40mm scopes for some .22LR rifles I have and had so enjoyed them and had such great experiences with them, I decided I would seriously consider Nikon in my future purchases.  It may not be Nightforce or US Optics but when you consider the value for dollar (or as us wine professionals are forced to say, The  QPR-Quality-to-Price-Ratio) you can't beat it with a stick.

 

 

I was also extremely fortunate to get 25% off mine on Cyber Monday, HAVING HAD THE EXACT SAME ITEM IN MY ONLINE CART PUSHING THE PURCHASE BUTTON the night before, but my dog went nuts and I had to immediately let him out.  When I returned the session timed-out, I lost immediate interest and just went to bed or whatever.  Next morning I wake up with an email, save 25% off any one item DSG sells, how could I go wrong really?

 

 

 

Now I would fully admit that sometimes I lust for a showpiece scope for my showpiece rifle.  I did not think I'd wind up taking this rifle as seriously as I do so when I get to dreaming sometimes I wish I had a flashy $1-2000 scope to show and play with.  But as far as quality and usability, it's EXTREMELY difficult to not love the Monarch.   I didn't know when I bought it that they were closing out the lineup for refresh with the Monarch 3/ProStaff 5 models so, you can get excellent deals if you search around.

With sight picture, you need resolution not magnification. When i picked my scope, i look up what was a good magnification for the ranges i was shooting, and then searched for a company that made the best bang for buck resolution and light capturing capability in my budget. Though I'm not sure how eye glasses effect this if you wear them.

Nikon makes some great scopes for the price. I have a 3-9x40 prostaff on my henry .17 hmr. I can see the holes in paper at 100 yds at efga. If you want a little more just go with 4-12.