Crossbow scope recommendations under $350

[supr78nova]

Looking to possibly change scopes on my Darton crossbow. Looking to keep it under $350. Hoping to find some good quality glass with excellent low light capability. An illuminated reticle would be nice, but won't rule out others that don't have it.

 

Which scope do you use and recommend? What do you like/ dislike about it?

 

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[ratherbhunting]

I bought an osprey 3x32 IR (illuminated reticle) at the split rock gun show in Nov. of 2017. I have not put it on my cross bow yet as I was waiting for the season to be over and the weather to break so I could site it in. I bought it from Bluegrass Optics, I think he was originally asking $80 for it and after talking with him he offered it to me for $60 so I bought it. (figured I couldn't get hurt too bad for that price)

He was a nice guy and I would do business with him again. I liked that you do not have to turn it on to see the cross hairs and it seemed to be pretty clear.  Again I have not tried it out yet so maybe next season I will have an opinion about it good, bad or indifferent... Good luck with your search. 

[Joeybeets]

No need to spend big money on a crossbow scope.

[LPJR]

I highly recommend this SA Sports Illuminated 4X32mm Crossbow scope. Purchased one for my crossbow. Very bright, clear, and it has adjustable rheostat illumination in red or green which is invaluable especially when using a ground blind. Love it. Also check with BHC for a review....

 

 Amazon Prime - $57.00. Shipped. 

 

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/sa-sports-4x32mm-illuminated-reticle-crossbow-scope?a=1165541

Edited February 24, 2018 by LPJR

[BHC]

110% agree on the SA SPORT model# 550, clear, crisp, for both non illumination and illumination which you have a choice of green or red and can set the brightness, happy I listen to LPJR

[Reeltight]

Hawk xb-30. Excellent scope. Lifetime guarantee. Super clear, gathers light really good. I highly recommend it.

[Greybeard]

I need one myself, and was thinking of the hawk, but then thought maybe the SA Sport.  Is there anyplace that carries both/either to go look at them?

 

Able to take a shock the next time I fall on ice is also important.

Edited February 24, 2018 by Greybeard

[BHC]

http://huntingoptics.net/crossbow-scopes-reviews/sa-sports-4x32-illuminated-multi-reticle-crossbow-scope-review/

 

https://www.amazon.com/SA-Sports-Illuminated-Crossbow-550/product-reviews/B0083OOC9A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewpnt_lft?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&filterByStar=positive&pageNumber=1

[BHC]

for the SA SPORT 550 I placed a order for the BUTLER CREEK flip open scope covers......Once I get them I will let you know how they fit

[chichi]

Leupold crossbones, Zeiss xb 75..........

[archer36]

Look into the Hawke line. If you want the "same" scope for much less, check Ebay and Amazon for Trophy Ridge and you will be very happy. It's was made for Bear by Hawke. Has same warranty.

Edited February 24, 2018 by archer36

[Lphunsjr]

Hawke XB-1,,,,,,,,great scope

[supr78nova]

Leupold crossbones, Zeiss xb 75..........

Have you used either one or both of these? Likes/dislikes?

 

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[John B]

I own the Leupold crossbones, it's perfect. I passed on the Ziess, hold over marks to 75 yards, too busy, will never shoot that far.

[supr78nova]

I own the Leupold crossbones, it's perfect. I passed on the Ziess, hold over marks to 75 yards, too busy, will never shoot that far.

How is the leupold in the last few minutes of shooting light? Have you ever felt the need for an illuminated reticle?

 

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