havoc7usmc
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I'm looking for shooters opinon on what they think is the best low end $ scopes on the market for pistol and rifle.
Low end scopes
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lonewolf5347
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I just pick up from natchez
Simmons whitetail classic scope 3.5x10x40MM
The scopes are new for 56.00 bucks there regular price runs 109.00
I set it up on a 243 Winchester and have no problems with it so far.
Simmons whitetail classic scope 3.5x10x40MM
The scopes are new for 56.00 bucks there regular price runs 109.00
I set it up on a 243 Winchester and have no problems with it so far.
I went through the search for "inexpensive" scopes and red dots not long ago.
What I found was:
1. Barska - The center 1/3 of the field is focused on the target. The rest is focused at 12 feet.
2. NCStar - Pretty clear field of view. Holds zero well. Getting zeroed is a problem, because the adjustments are marked "1/4" at 100 yds", but might move the crosshairs up to 2". And you never know how far each click will take you. That's the 2-6X compact. The fixed 2.5X and 4X are OK on my SKS and M44.
3. BEC red dot - Too dim to see in daylight. The Battery cap falls off on every shot, killing the dot.
4. ATN Ultra Sight red dot. Works great as long as you don't touch it or move it. Then the reticle disappears and won't come back till you tap the damn thing.
All these companies have guarantees, but shipping and service fees are over half what the scope cost and you never know if they'll tell you it meets their standards and no repair is needed. I'll be talking to them at the SHOT Show!!
The cheapest scope I'll buy now is the Leupold VX-1.
What I found was:
1. Barska - The center 1/3 of the field is focused on the target. The rest is focused at 12 feet.
2. NCStar - Pretty clear field of view. Holds zero well. Getting zeroed is a problem, because the adjustments are marked "1/4" at 100 yds", but might move the crosshairs up to 2". And you never know how far each click will take you. That's the 2-6X compact. The fixed 2.5X and 4X are OK on my SKS and M44.
3. BEC red dot - Too dim to see in daylight. The Battery cap falls off on every shot, killing the dot.
4. ATN Ultra Sight red dot. Works great as long as you don't touch it or move it. Then the reticle disappears and won't come back till you tap the damn thing.
All these companies have guarantees, but shipping and service fees are over half what the scope cost and you never know if they'll tell you it meets their standards and no repair is needed. I'll be talking to them at the SHOT Show!!
The cheapest scope I'll buy now is the Leupold VX-1.
havoc7usmc
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Thanks guys
I agree that simmons seems to be the one for low end $ scopes. I have four Bushnell's in a drawer because they failed to hold zero after anywheres from 50 rounds to 200 rounds, I should of learned after the second Bushnell. I, and a few friends, had the same problem with barska too.
I agree that simmons seems to be the one for low end $ scopes. I have four Bushnell's in a drawer because they failed to hold zero after anywheres from 50 rounds to 200 rounds, I should of learned after the second Bushnell. I, and a few friends, had the same problem with barska too.
Havoc7usmc;
Another Simmons tale. I bought an original Whitetail Classic 4-12X A/O in about 1999 & put it on a bolt a bolt action .22lr I had at the time. The scope was twice the glass at half the price of the Burris compact that it replaced.
It served on a knock-around pick up truck gun for years & never gave a moment's problem. I don't know as I'd stick a Simmons on a center-fire hunting gun, but for it's use the thing was unbeatable in both price & function.
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Another Simmons tale. I bought an original Whitetail Classic 4-12X A/O in about 1999 & put it on a bolt a bolt action .22lr I had at the time. The scope was twice the glass at half the price of the Burris compact that it replaced.
It served on a knock-around pick up truck gun for years & never gave a moment's problem. I don't know as I'd stick a Simmons on a center-fire hunting gun, but for it's use the thing was unbeatable in both price & function.
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