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Re: Rifle scope brands to avoid?
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:34 pm
by techmike
You said you are not interested in Barska, but perhaps you might check
THIS ONE. I had higher $$ lower power scopes on my AR's but replaced them a pair of these Barskas. They have enough power that I can see .22 cal holes in paper at 100 yards. Mine have maintained zero for several years and seem well made. The only issue I had was the turrets on both scopes were very stiff out of the box. Removed the turret caps, cleaned out the factory grease and have had no more issues.
Re: Rifle scope brands to avoid?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:03 am
by TSiWRX
Even good optics can break unexpectedly - that's what the warranty is for, and sometimes, you're paying for knowing that you will have that customer-service should you ever be unlucky enough to need it. To wit: my Aimpoint T1 borked itself after just one class and a few low-round-count range days. It took a vacation to Sweden, and came back in the form of a different T1 altogether: they actually couldn't repair the original.
Also, make sure your budget includes a good mount.
Re: Rifle scope brands to avoid?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:14 pm
by sodbuster95
Greg the baker wrote:Mr. Glock wrote:The Nikon stuff for ARs is pretty nice, espcially with the 223 BDC reticle, and not too pricey.
+1. I've got a 3-9X40mm Nikon p223 on my varmint rifle AR build.
Late to the game, but I'll add a "me too" for the Nikon 223.
Like you, I'm not interested in spending a fortune on scopes. Particularly as I rarely use them. In contrast, I prefer better than the low-cost scopes seem to offer. I've had two of the Nikon scopes and have found them excellent for the cost.