I wonder if it will hold up on my diana 48? I have one on my Sumatra and love it. Thinking I'd replace the tasco varmint scope I have mounted in a knock off ZR that I modded. I'd like to mount it directly to the rifle.
This IS a True Hunter class.
I like their mildot but only the glass-etched version.Their wire has too plump dots.
Quote from: Rick67 on July 24, 2022, 02:28:46 PMI like their mildot but only the glass-etched version.Their wire has too plump dots.You are right, it just occurred to me that the UTG 3-12x44 30mm scopes I have are the SWAT models with etched-glass mil dot reticle and IR. I ordered this one here anyway a couple of days ago, and I don't regret it. I am pretty sure the internals and glass are the same. If not, I will report back and also on the difference etched vs. wire. The wire one may have slightly larger mil-dots, but I have read hundreds of reviews on Amazon on the non-etched 3-12x44 scopes and no one is really complaining or saying it's a deal breaker. Some people said they own both and like them both, and a few even said the non-etched appear to be more clear in normal lighting, whereas the etched ones are better in very low light conditions. To be fair the UTG glass-etched models go for $179-$189 and this model averages $130. For $100 this scope is definitely a bargain, so I tend not to be as critical as long as the glass is clear or what I am used to with the other UTG 3-12x44's. I almost never use the illumination on any of the dozen or so scopes I have with IR, and I rarely hunt/shoot beyond 35 yards, so I wanted a more basic 30mm scope without all the bells & whistles and the price tag. If you shoot long range and in low light conditions, then get the SWAT or the ones with IR and glass-etched mid-dots.
Quote from: only1harry on July 27, 2022, 12:52:10 AMQuote from: Rick67 on July 24, 2022, 02:28:46 PMI like their mildot but only the glass-etched version.Their wire has too plump dots.You are right, it just occurred to me that the UTG 3-12x44 30mm scopes I have are the SWAT models with etched-glass mil dot reticle and IR. I ordered this one here anyway a couple of days ago, and I don't regret it. I am pretty sure the internals and glass are the same. If not, I will report back and also on the difference etched vs. wire. The wire one may have slightly larger mil-dots, but I have read hundreds of reviews on Amazon on the non-etched 3-12x44 scopes and no one is really complaining or saying it's a deal breaker. Some people said they own both and like them both, and a few even said the non-etched appear to be more clear in normal lighting, whereas the etched ones are better in very low light conditions. To be fair the UTG glass-etched models go for $179-$189 and this model averages $130. For $100 this scope is definitely a bargain, so I tend not to be as critical as long as the glass is clear or what I am used to with the other UTG 3-12x44's. I almost never use the illumination on any of the dozen or so scopes I have with IR, and I rarely hunt/shoot beyond 35 yards, so I wanted a more basic 30mm scope without all the bells & whistles and the price tag. If you shoot long range and in low light conditions, then get the SWAT or the ones with IR and glass-etched mid-dots.I have one of the SWAT scopes on my Marauder. I went to get another for my Akela and it was basically junk when it arrived. Very foggy lense. So how did you make out with this one? Looking for something a little better than the CP scope that came with the rifle. Hoping to avoid breaking the $200-$250 mark.
Quote from: RocketMan58 on August 02, 2022, 07:28:10 PMQuote from: only1harry on July 27, 2022, 12:52:10 AMQuote from: Rick67 on July 24, 2022, 02:28:46 PMI like their mildot but only the glass-etched version.Their wire has too plump dots.You are right, it just occurred to me that the UTG 3-12x44 30mm scopes I have are the SWAT models with etched-glass mil dot reticle and IR. I ordered this one here anyway a couple of days ago, and I don't regret it. I am pretty sure the internals and glass are the same. If not, I will report back and also on the difference etched vs. wire. The wire one may have slightly larger mil-dots, but I have read hundreds of reviews on Amazon on the non-etched 3-12x44 scopes and no one is really complaining or saying it's a deal breaker. Some people said they own both and like them both, and a few even said the non-etched appear to be more clear in normal lighting, whereas the etched ones are better in very low light conditions. To be fair the UTG glass-etched models go for $179-$189 and this model averages $130. For $100 this scope is definitely a bargain, so I tend not to be as critical as long as the glass is clear or what I am used to with the other UTG 3-12x44's. I almost never use the illumination on any of the dozen or so scopes I have with IR, and I rarely hunt/shoot beyond 35 yards, so I wanted a more basic 30mm scope without all the bells & whistles and the price tag. If you shoot long range and in low light conditions, then get the SWAT or the ones with IR and glass-etched mid-dots.I have one of the SWAT scopes on my Marauder. I went to get another for my Akela and it was basically junk when it arrived. Very foggy lense. So how did you make out with this one? Looking for something a little better than the CP scope that came with the rifle. Hoping to avoid breaking the $200-$250 mark.This one is pretty good, and you can return it:https://www.walmart.com/ip/CenterPoint-3-12x44mm-Rifle-Scope-30mm-tube-with-Precision-Lock-Turrets-Black-LR312SFT2/578419421