Inexpensive Scope for a MBR

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Time to scope my CETME, I have found a scope mount that **should** work with the stamped CETME that I have, now i just need to find the right scope to go on there.

I need to do this fairly cheaply, $100 or less.

I am looking for something rugged, probably with just a 4x magnification, although I can go for a zoom, I just don't expect to get one.

Mil-dots would be a plus

I was originally thinking of the t28 that tapco has offered, but I have also looked at Nikon Pro-Staff 4x, or a Thompson Center Hawken 4x.

Any ideas?

I.G.B.
 
A Weaver K4 might be an option. About $125 new, above average optics, fairly durable.

There are probably better solutions out there, though. I'm curious to hear what others might suggest.
 
Check gunshows and eBay for a used Leupold 4x. Unless you are extremely lucky, any new scope (chinese) will not hold up to the rigors of full-power rounds and will be a waste of money.
 
I agree, save your money up and buy a better scope than what you will get for $100.00

I like the IOR Valdada Dragunov scopes for general purpose battle blaster use.
 
Isn't "inexpensive" and "MBR" a contradiction? I guess it depends on your intended use. If reliability under adverse condx is a goal, "inexpensive" and "optics" generally don't mix.
 
JNewell is right, inexpensive optics will usually be a bad decision. One exception may be the T6 from Clearview Investments, it's only $40, offers flip up caps, lighted mil dot reticle and 6x magnification. Warning, it's made in China, so if you have any problems buying Chinese "junk", stay away. That being said, I bought one and have had it mounted on both my AR rifle and my FAL with no problems. Good clear optics and so far it seems pretty rugged, while I haven't tossed it around or run over it with my truck, it handled hundreds or rounds through the AR and about 250 through the FAL. My only real complaint is the switch for the lighted reticle, it works, but it's nothing to brag about. Of the 4 or 5 cheap optics I've bought this is the only one that's still in service on one of my guns.

If it fails I'm out 40 bucks, but it answered the question of "do I want optics on these rifles", now I can either stick with irons or buy the good optics I want for these guns and move the cheap T6 to a 22 rifle or another range gun.
 
This from http://blogostuff.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_blogostuff_archive.html

"Thursday, June 02, 2005
Hakko 4x21mm scope first impressions
A couple of weeks ago I ordered a Hakko 4x21mm scope for my Colt AR-15A3 from Personalsecurityzone.com. Although it's a flat-top, I decided on the carry handle-mount Hakko because for now I don't want to shell out more money for a BUIS. The scope came today. After S&H from NV to PA, the total cost came out to about $166.

Basically, this scope is the current production version of the old Colt 4x carry handle mount scope. IIRC, Hakko was Colt's OEM.

The Hakko came wrapped in a thin layer of foam packed in a cardboard box, along with a very generic instruction flyer, lens caps, and a lens cleaning cloth. After putzing with it for a minute or two I figured out how to mount it on my Colt.

The optics seem to be quite clear and the duplex reticle should allow precise aiming within the rifle's usable range. For a 21mm scope, it seems to have pretty good light gathering properties. After mounting it on my carbine I aimed at my kids' sandtable in the backyard. The sandtable was much more visible through the scope than through the irons. This was at about 8:45 PM, dusk."

I'm not familiar with either the scope or the source, but it seems a reasonable price.

Geoff
Who is still looking at EBRs, with the Olympic Plinker as the front runner.
 
Chinese scopes are much better quality than they used to be. NC-Star and Target Sports are holding up quite well.

Mueller is a good inexpensive option.
 
I've got a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5x32mm mounted on my CETME. It was around $55 and it works fine. I got it mounted on a Brugger & Thomet mount with Leupold throw lever rings.
 
I have the PO 4x24, but without the illumination. I have it on my CZ 452 Lux for testing.

The optic is clear. You need to shoot it a bit to get use to the recticle. The manual that I got with the scope is in Russian. I think there is an English version floating on the net somewhere.

If you are not used to Chevron recticle, it might take sometime to get use to it. I like mine. I mount it on my 22, sothat I can shoot a lot a see how it actually work.

-Pat
 
One of the members on AR15.com used a T68 in IRAQ and listed all his experiences there. The scope satisfied his needs on patrols etc. and he was quite happy with it.

Russian optics are also a VERY good choice. They're extremely durable.
 
I used a Bushnell Sportview 4x on my slug gun for 4-5 years. Never fogged or shifted zero, even with 3" copper solid sabots. If it will hold up to that recoil, it'll take a rifle. HTH
 
Myself i like nikon but i agree with what one of the guys said. Save your money because inexpensive and scopes dont go hand in hand. When dealing with scopes you get what you pay for! :)
 
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