Best Scope Under $1,000: 9 scopes reviewed head-to-head

Thanks all for the support! I contacted many other companies who chose not to participate or failed to respond. I can really only review what's in front of me. Also, some companies like Arken make awesome scopes and I will definitely be reviewing them, BUT their scopes are much less expensive than these so I didn't think it'd be a fair comparison. Tried to keep everything in the $750 to $1,000 range and as close to 3-18 FFP as possible.

Burris review re:rangefinder, you only blanked one turret wind.

maybe the sequence of the tests could have been different? Like dropping them then measure the turrets? Last being the drowning.
But thank you for the info. Still wanting to get the veracity ph tho lol

That Burris is fine. If u get a waterproof glue and put it on before u go hunting, ur set for life. They also fixed that flaw since

I have loved your videos. You helped me pick my wives cva and my new Ruger gen 2. Spearfishing, we got dialed in, but long range shooting, we are still learning. Was wondering what you do with the used scopes when you're done? Some of us newer shooters would not mind a High end scope with a few nicks and scrapes if you sold them when you were done. You know the old saying, Losers cant be choosers 😅. Thanks for all the info and great videos!

Anyone able to find the element optics scope anywhere. Seems like it was discontinued

Would have loved to see a Swampfox in this comparison. Oveall though, this was a great video.

If you do one under $500 if possible can you do a review on a Axeon just don't here much about them

Honestly I would have never even considered paying a thousand dollars for any of these scope, I knew none of them were worth that. For $899.00 throughput tye holiday specials you can get a Leupold 5HD 3-15X44, 30MM with side parallax adjustment that completely obliterates all of these scopes by a mile in function, quality and glass…..

Screw YouTube libs.

Cool video. However, The right answer for 90% of big game hunters is going to be a standard 3-9 or 4-16 type, SFP, American, German/Austrian, or Japanese scope in the $1000 range.

None of those brands need to compete with other less known or less reputable or less expensive ones solely because of their brand names carrying the day. Every deer camp in America will have at least one Leupold or Swarovski or Zeiss or Vortex or Nikon (or all of the above) among its rifles. You cross the Atlantic and you’ll see even more Steiners and Leicas and few Leupolds or Nikons or Vortexes.

No Leupold? No Zeiss? No Vortex? How do you do a sub-$1000 without at least the Leupold and Vortex?

What I would like to see is your thoughts on the RIGHT scope for the caliber/cartridge (hunting). Of course, there will be a "well… where do you hunt?" issue… but you could add a 50 to 400 and a 500+ comment. Look… I been around gun since childhood but… my aging father just gave me his twin rifles, a 22-250 and a 270. Both are Rem 700's with thumbhole stocks (?? – Can't find whn Rem made one in the 70's). Both have the old Buschnel Banner 3X9 scopes… They are grinding and I would like to replace them… Now – 22-250 (small-medium game in 500yrs) and the 270 (medium-large game to 600 yards) could require differnet scopes. What AFFORDABLE scope would one recommend… how about a Bergara 6.5CM SP (18") or a 7mm Rem Mag… 308? Just an idea…

I wouldnt use a hawk on anything but a gas rifle , had problems with them on springers , dont rate hawk scopes

Excellent video as always Jim, thank you for all your hard work. I am that much wiser after takin in your videos.
Thanks from Canada

The best scope under $1000 is the Meopta. Meopta is waaay better than those off brand scopes

Would love to know your full Sig Cross setup and what scope you have mounted on it regularly

I would’ve liked to have seen a Leupold Vx5, Zeiss Conquest v4, Trijicon Credo or Tenmile, and a Bushnell LRHS2 tested simply because of how popular they are. It would be nice to have them compared to the rest. Comparing apples to apples means nothing to those who have never tasted them.

Why not the vortex scope

Awesome video. Your content is always greatly appreciated. Have you thought about doing a review on the Meopta brand scopes? i have heard alot of good things about their quality and clarity.

No way I buy one of those scope brands. I don't buy Kia or Hyundai vehicles either.

I would have used the superior version of the Element Titan, a lot better, and I would include the Arken Sh4 and the Ep5 in the comparison.
In my opinion the Element and the Arken are the best for their price range.

I'm looking at getting my first quality scope, I'm looking at the leupold vx3-hd 4.5 x 14 and burris signature Hd which would you reccomend and why?

Dang. That Burris is on sale right now for $700. I was about to buy it. Still might.

Love your channel— can you review Tract,Apex,Meopta

Appreciate your review. Just got a Bergara Crest squared in 7 PRCand ordered your new recoil pad for it. I’ve been looking at the Burris illuminates 4. What is your thoughts?

What are your thoughts between the Maven RS1.2 2.5-15×44 ffp vs Vortex Razor HD LHT 4.5-22×50 ffp?

New to the sport…in the process of vetting/puchashing my first set up…here’s the question…moa or mil reticles?

Really Appreciate And honest Review
But i didn't see any MTC scope in collection or any test what you say about MTC viper pro

No vortex in this test… ?! With their warranty alone they should be in every test! 😅😅.

Should have done the drop test before the tracking test, verifies the internals

Youtube doesn't allow you to tell your pick? I've never heard that. And I can go read more stuff after watching this long video. Bummer on not giving your pick.

Thoughts on the Bushnell 5×30 ???

What do you think about the Vortex Strike Eagle for this category?

Half of these scope makers will probably be out of business in less than 10 years. Get a brand with staying power.

No Vortex in comparison? Viper PST Gen 2 can be had for under $1000.

We were especially impressed with the Burris Veracity PH, which has quite a lot of electronics inside, and still passed the waterproofing test with flying colors.

Didn’t consider anything European. Given the US seems to think they’re the kings of the shooting industry, their scopes are blown out of the water by the likes of Steiner, Kahles, Zeiss. Swaro and S&B

Please do a review & comparison like this of 1-6x & 1-8x LPVO's

I just picked up a Leupold VX-3HD 4-14×50 for $500. The quality is amazing.

Sending your viewers to your website after watching your entire video to find what they clicked on the video for in the first place is a douche thing to do.

No Arken in this review? That's unfortunate.

Have you jad a chance to look at the GPO rifle scopes

You missed Athlon.

I think I would say all the scopes should go back through the other tests pre/post drop test.

Id much rather hunt w SFP scope

I love my vector optics Continentals I have 4 of them.

Great work Jim.

That's why it is called CensorTube*

Was hoping to see Arken in there.