Mid range scope options

[Minnow]

Just read a long thread about scopes on here and their was a lot of comparisons of high end scopes to stock Excalibur. Now I would love to own a crossbones or xb30 but they ar probably more than double what I could spend. I currently own an ibex smf and have the stock scope on it (cheapest they make). I don't wanna spend more than $200 cdn but would go to $250 if I really liked something. So my options that I'd like to here some opinions on are
-redfield revenge
-Hawke xb1sr
-Nikon bolt(no speed ring)
-twilight dlx (good deal at al flaherty's)
Any advise and alternate suggestions would be appreciated

[Sparkey]

The DLX for 159 shipped is a great deal. I have personally never used it, but hear it is the best glass of all the Excal scopes.

I have a Redfield ABS Crossbow. Very nice and great glass but again, it is a bigger scope.

What crossbow are you putting the scope on ? Reason I ask is the DLX or Redfield on a micro would look monstrous.

I have been debating buying a micro 315. Woody's has a barebones bow for 625.00. If I did that, I'd take my TZ off the 350LE and put it on the micro and then put the redfield on the 350LE.

[Minnow]

I have an ibex which is the Exo series size so big isn't a problem, the redfield is the one I'm most interested in becaus it seems to have all the stuff I'd like in an upgrade like the speed ring, decent glass, good warranty and I think it's an illuminated rectical (is it?). I heard Nikon has great glass for the price but no speed ring or illumination. That twilight is a screaming deal at $159 cdn but reviews kinda scare me

[flightattendant100]

Leupold 1-4x shotgun w heavy duplex. Hands down! My fave scope to hunt with. Or there is a used Crossbones on the Trading Post for less than 2 bills!

[L. E. Carroll]

Even though the Nikon Bolt has no speed ring.... it is just about perfectly dialed in for a bow in the speed range of yours... I had one on a Axiom which is also a 305 fps model and it was awesome.....for their price, you will find nothing even close to their quality.....

I do have XB30's and a Crossbones and the " Bolts " quality and crisp optics are right up there with both of them..... there are lots of Nikon Bolt's out there, but you see very few ever hit the "Classifieds" for a good reason.....Very few who own one ever lets go of it.

BTW, that's a Bolt on the 355 Matrix in my avatar picture with the bull.
Gene

[xcaliber]

Go with the Redfield Revenge, you won't be sorry.

[Quintehunter]

Just picked up a Nikon Bolt @ Canadian Tire in Belleville a couple days ago for under $200 taxes in. It was on sale, but I'm not sure if it was a local store sale or chain wide...

[Sparkey]

I have an ibex which is the Exo series size so big isn't a problem, the redfield is the one I'm most interested in becaus it seems to have all the stuff I'd like in an upgrade like the speed ring, decent glass, good warranty and I think it's an illuminated rectical (is it?). I heard Nikon has great glass for the price but no speed ring or illumination. That twilight is a screaming deal at $159 cdn but reviews kinda scare me

The Redfield Revenge ABS Crossbow is not an illuminated scope, but it is Nitrogen filled and has fully multi-coated optics plus a lifetime warranty to original purchaser. I was fortunate enough to get one from Cameraland NY for $79.99USD shipped a month ago.

[Rather-B-Huntin]

PM or email me ([email protected]) for some good prices on scopes.
I currently have New In Box Redfield Revenge & Excalibur Tact Zone scopes, and a pre-owned yet still Like New In Box Leupold Crossbones for sale.

[Hi5]

Minnow, why don't you just buy the one that the guys from Excalibur were dragging behind the Quad?

If the cruelty they inflicted didn't break that scope, THAT'S the one to get. Not one like it. You want that very same scope.

[Eck]

Another vote for a Nikon Bolt here. Nothing fancy, just reliable and bright.

[sproulman]

Nikon bolt scopes around 139/145 dollars tyd..

hawke sb30 pro 299.00...

[racking up points]

In that price range, a used Crossbones is the best option. It's lighter, speed adjustable, has better glass/higher resale value and comes with a lifetime warranty that you'll never need to use. Even if it means saving some cash and delaying the purchase, (hunting season is still months away), it appears to be the scope that best suits the criteria you set out.

[flightattendant100]

In that price range, a used Crossbones is the best option. It's lighter, speed adjustable, has better glass/higher resale value and comes with a lifetime warranty that you'll never need to use. Even if it means saving some cash and delaying the purchase, (hunting season is still months away), it appears to be the scope that best suits the criteria you set out.

The Nikon is s fine scope but.... If you can buy a used Leupold for same money( you can) it would be silly not to. Leupolds warranty is forever to whomever owns it. Don't be afraid to buy a clean used Leupold.two in Trading Post for less than two bills.

[Sparkey]

http://pickabow.com/best-crossbow-scope-reviews/

Detailed reviews for each of the listed scopes.