I am looking for a new scope because the scope that is currently on my gun cost me a good buck this past weekend. Sat in the rain Friday and had a fogged up scope Saturday morning. I mostly hunt in woods and may shoot 200 yards at most (majority of shots are within 100 yards). My budget is around $600, but I may be willing to spend more. What do y’all suggest? I shoot a 130 grain bullets out of a Remington 700 .270 if that makes any difference.

I'm in the market myself. Only ever had a $150 dollar scope. Interested to know what scope you had fog up? Mine fogs up everytime it's cold. Had to get used to breathing down. Between that and aging eyes I gotta do something.

I'll add I have been looking at the Leupold Freedom line.

They’re intriguing, but I have heard from several people that they have had issues with them. I was going to buy one before I heard that. Has anyone had a good experience with them?

Meopta MeoSport R
Meopta Optika6
Trijicon Accupoint 2.5-10x56
Anyhese all will get you to 45 minutes after sunset in average conditions or longer in good. You have to spend a lot more to do any better. You can come in under budget if you shop a little. I'd mount in DNZ one-piece unless you use the rings that come with the MeoSport R. They're good, but they're tall.

Can you buy those new for $600?

Trijicon Accupoint 3-9X 40 Duplex with green dot, can be had for $669. Just a little over your $600 . They are great scopes and don't require batteries for the dot. Some of the Leupold VX3 HD would hit your price point. the 2.5-8 or 3.5-10 would work well. If you can find one a Leupold VX-R is a fine scope for the $. There's several others that come in at around 600. My advice is avoid the 50 or 56 mm objective and spend the $ on better quality glass . Good glass is where you get clear , low light performance .

Swarovski Z3. They pop up all the time in the classifieds throughout forums.

The 3-10x42 Z3 with the 4A reticle is my favorite set and forget scope. Little more than $600 but worth it IMHO.

The gen 2 SWFA 6x will be available in a few months, if you can wait. If you can’t wait, get their 10x scope. They cost about $350.

Zeiss conquest v4 3-12 redhawk rifles $649 out the door.
I purchased one last night I have 5 and love them

I would look for a demo/used scope on redhawk rifles, scope list, euro optic. I have bought a few and they have all been like new and you will get more for your money. I would look for a zeiss v4 or leupold vx3 and with a little patience and looking you should be able to find one. 24hourcampfire is also a good source.

https://www.scopelist.com/Like-New-...MOA-Z-Plex-20-Riflescope-w-Ballisti.aspx

did it fog up on the inside or outside ?

This scope is an excellent low light scope. I love it

It fogged up on the inside. It’s still fogged up three days later.

The z3 mentioned is absolutely worth saving and waiting for as they are all I have now. But, a Zeiss v4 or Leupold vx3HD are both excellent as well. Low light differences between these 3 are very minimal and really based more on one’s eyes. As mentioned, shopping the used/demo categories are the way to go.