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Title: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 16, 2020, 09:52:58 PM
You guys find great bargains and I need your help. 1" scope rings

This one was sent in a post here... https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-t-6-24x50-sfvf-dlt-ffp-mil-first-focal-plane-hunting-shooting-riflescope-for-airgun-air-rifle-scope-camera-adapte (https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-t-6-24x50-sfvf-dlt-ffp-mil-first-focal-plane-hunting-shooting-riflescope-for-airgun-air-rifle-scope-camera-adapte)

I like it but have a more of a 'beer budget' than this right now.

$150ish is better

Prefer:
4-16 x 50
6-24 x 50

Edit... My AirForce 3-90 x 40 AO blew out and I need another after sending it in to AirForce for repair/replacement.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: Leaded on June 16, 2020, 10:20:34 PM
I have the UTG 6-24x 50 hunter, works well. @ 24x it is clear. Springer rated

https://www.amazon.com/UTG-6-24X50-Hunter-36-color-Mil-dot/dp/B00LNKUJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Utg+6-24x&qid=1592356452&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/UTG-6-24X50-Hunter-36-color-Mil-dot/dp/B00LNKUJ5W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Utg+6-24x&qid=1592356452&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 16, 2020, 10:30:16 PM
Thank You Mike. That's a strong contender!
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: Mole2017 on June 17, 2020, 01:05:08 AM
You might take a look at the Crosman Father's Day sale--better than half off on some of those scopes!

https://www.crosman.com/fathers-day?product_type=1522 (https://www.crosman.com/fathers-day?product_type=1522)
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: Doug Wall on June 17, 2020, 08:40:31 AM
In these price ranges, I really like the Leapers UTG scopes. I have 3, and they work really well for me.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: Fate on June 17, 2020, 10:57:25 AM
Quote from: Doug Wall on June 17, 2020, 08:40:31 AM
In these price ranges, I really like the Leapers UTG scopes. I have 3, and they work really well for me.

Great scopes IMHO. I have three and happy with them. They have choices with specs that rival far more expensive scopes. Their TS platform is designed specifically to endure air guns, but are often the choice for PB guys as well. Shock and environmentally impervious.

i'm not as big a fan of their mounting hardware, however. Hawke's line is more my choice, and theirs is what I chose to solve my D48's scope mounting dilemma. And while their scopes are also great, they can be twice the money of UTG's similar options.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: fwbsport on June 17, 2020, 11:10:57 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Beeman-5007-Riflex-Piece-Mounts/dp/B01E79QT7W (https://www.amazon.com/Beeman-5007-Riflex-Piece-Mounts/dp/B01E79QT7W)

I have the above on my R9 and it works brighter and clearer than I expected.  If you want one get 4 and put them on anything with R9 and less power.  It's lasted 2 years on my air rifles until I left it on the R9 .177.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 17, 2020, 11:17:18 AM
What are you putting the new scope on...didn't see it mentioned so springer or PCP......
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 17, 2020, 11:20:37 AM
The UTG 6-24X50 1" Hunter Scope suggested above is looking REALLY good right now.

I was VERY tempted by Discovery VT-T 6-24X50 SFVF DLT FFP MIL First Focal Plane but not really sure I'm doing that much better but for sure spending more.

https://store.discovery-optics.com/collections/vt-t/products/discovery-vt-t-6-24x50-sfvf-dlt-ffp-mil-first-focal-plane-hunting-shooting-riflescope-for-airgun-air-rifle-scope-camera-adapte (https://store.discovery-optics.com/collections/vt-t/products/discovery-vt-t-6-24x50-sfvf-dlt-ffp-mil-first-focal-plane-hunting-shooting-riflescope-for-airgun-air-rifle-scope-camera-adapte)

My Guns:
Beeman RS2, 177 - no scope, iron sights only
TalonSS, .177 - no scope
BSA R10 TH, .22 - Hawke Vantage 4-12 x 50 Mil-Dot IR

Just sent in my AirForce 3-9 x 40 for warranty repair / replacement. Probably a month at least. The Talon uses the least air and the one I'll shoot the most.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 17, 2020, 11:23:44 AM
This scope will likely go on the BSA. Not sure yet.

Eventually I need one for the Beeman but I'm not in a hurry.

If the Leapers would be OK on the Beeman all is well once I get my AF warranty scope back. I asked AF to, should they decide to replace, upgrade me to a 4-16 x 50. Just don't know what they'll do.

Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: A moron on June 17, 2020, 11:27:15 AM
I just ordered a Athlon talos mildot.   Check out them and there neos . Most of the 2 lines are under 150

No questions asked warranty.  And quickly answers emails on there product's
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 17, 2020, 11:41:02 AM
It's $9 over your budget but 4-16x50, side focus (the Hawke on my Galatian has side focus, way easier to use) not front and only 2 colors on the IR, not 36 (and why I never bought a UTG, too many colors...lol).

https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: chemclay on June 17, 2020, 11:46:33 AM
An Athlon Optics Talos 4-16x40 Mil-Dot Scope is very good at that price.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: A moron on June 17, 2020, 11:49:30 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 17, 2020, 11:41:02 AM
It's $9 over your budget but 4-16x50, side focus (the Hawke on my Galatian has side focus, way easier to use) not front and only 2 colors on the IR, not 36 (and why I never bought a UTG, too many colors...lol).

https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns

There nice but  was told by them and the guy here who deals in discovery that they won't back them on strong Springer's.

The guy here with them even has a footnote with not for magnum use.

So why pay to be limited?

At least there honest and did not hide that fact. That was nice of them.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: Xraycer on June 17, 2020, 11:50:59 AM
I have this scope, and I really like it. It's well within your budget. AirgunArcheryFun is a vendor on this forum, they carry Discovery scopes.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LY8R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b0I6EbZRRN9SE (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LY8R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b0I6EbZRRN9SE)
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: SteveP-52 on June 17, 2020, 11:54:11 AM
Quote from: A moron on June 17, 2020, 11:49:30 AM
Quote from: SteveP-52 on June 17, 2020, 11:41:02 AM
It's $9 over your budget but 4-16x50, side focus (the Hawke on my Galatian has side focus, way easier to use) not front and only 2 colors on the IR, not 36 (and why I never bought a UTG, too many colors...lol).

https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns

There nice but  was told by them and the guy here who deals in discovery that they won't back them on strong Springer's.

The guy here with them even has a footnote with not for magnum use.

So why pay to be limited?

At least there honest and did not hide that fact. That was nice of them.
He said PCP, I merely suggested one that would fit, except for the $9, inside inside his parameters for a scope on a PCP...lol.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: bear air on June 17, 2020, 11:56:04 AM
If you have just a touch more money in your budget Camera Land NY has Bushnell Nitro 2.5x10x44 FFP scopes clearanced out to 199 dollars. I got one earlier this year during the peak of the C-19 stuff and it shipped from NY and was in Iowa in 4 days. It has a great reticle as well. Good luck on your search.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: A moron on June 17, 2020, 11:57:13 AM
Quote from: Xraycer on June 17, 2020, 11:50:59 AM
I have this scope, and I really like it. It's well within your budget. AirgunArcheryFun is a vendor on this forum, they carry Discovery scopes.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LY8R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b0I6EbZRRN9SE (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LY8R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b0I6EbZRRN9SE)

That's the guy I was talking about above ho deals the discovery scopes.


I just can't see paying 150 for a scope that I'm limited on it's use to one at the same price point I can use on everything I shoot. (Opinion)
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: A moron on June 17, 2020, 11:58:38 AM
Quote from: bear air on June 17, 2020, 11:56:04 AM
If you have just a touch more money in your budget Camera Land NY has Bushnell Nitro 2.5x10x44 FFP scopes clearanced out to 199 dollars. I got one earlier this year during the peak of the C-19 stuff and it shipped from NY and was in Iowa in 4 days. It has a great reticle as well. Good luck on your search.
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That's where I ordered mine from (Athlon)
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 17, 2020, 12:13:52 PM
You guys are awesome, I'm grateful.

Shopping fatigue was leading to 'analysis paralysis'. I pulled the trigger..... DISCOVERY OPTICS VT-2 4-16X50 SFIR SIDE FOCUS ILLUMINATED HAWK STYLE RETICLE RIFLE SCOPE WITH SUNSHADE

https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns (https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns)

Done... Order Confirmed!!!!!!!!!

The reticle currently is bit wiggly even at 12x so 16x is probably the max I'd want anyways.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 17, 2020, 12:20:47 PM
With the 10% off signup thing I ended up at $143.10. Perfect.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: A moron on June 17, 2020, 12:59:08 PM
Well congrats!

But I think you sold yourself short to limited to what they offer for price
 Limited to gun it's used on and a 3 year warranty

3.1 The warranty period for the riflescope products sold by our company is three years, except our ED line which includes a lifetime warranty beginning from the date of delivery.

For that $. It could of been no questions asked lifetime and be used on anything you want  from mag Springer's to a 300 win mag or a rock if needed.

Anyway good luck and enjoy!
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 17, 2020, 01:06:03 PM
Quote from: A moron on June 17, 2020, 12:59:08 PM
Well congrats!

But I think you sold yourself short to limited to what they offer for price
 Limited to gun it's used on and a 3 year warranty

3.1 The warranty period for the riflescope products sold by our company is three years, except our ED line which includes a lifetime warranty beginning from the date of delivery.

For that $. It could of been no questions asked lifetime and be used on anything you want  from mag Springer's to a 300 win mag or a rock if needed.

Anyway good luck and enjoy!

I see your point about limiting myself to PCP's but the springer is really a last option thing for me to shoot. I don't care too much about warranty. Sadly, I've come to associate "lifetime warranty" with a pre-determined certainty that IT WILL BREAK. I could be dead in three years, who knows.

I appreciate you pointing in smart directions.

BTW... Your comments in You Know You're a Redneck were cracking me up this morning!!!
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on June 17, 2020, 01:10:26 PM
A Moron,

Funny that you mentioned 300 Super Mag because that's on my want list. Sold my Armalite AR 50BMG and need something else to make noise with.
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: A moron on June 17, 2020, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: JohnnyPDX on June 17, 2020, 01:10:26 PM
A Moron,

Funny that you mentioned 300 Super Mag because that's on my want list. Sold my Armalite AR 50BMG and need something else to make noise with.

A .243 is all a guy needs around here  out west I used a 7 mag Remington bdl  it was sweet but too much gun for my area
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: RichH on June 17, 2020, 08:18:47 PM
Couple minutes late to the party, but I think this Riton at $123 is a STEAL. Reg price $299. (Add to cart for pricing) FREE shipping

https://www.ganderoutdoors.com/riton-rt-s-model-3-gen-2-6-24x50-riflescope-287709.html?cgid=scopes-2 (https://www.ganderoutdoors.com/riton-rt-s-model-3-gen-2-6-24x50-riflescope-287709.html?cgid=scopes-2)
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: geotech on July 02, 2020, 10:16:42 PM
There are tons of scopes priced under $150.  What kind of improvements are you getting when you spend $150 vs $90? 
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: JohnnyPDX on July 03, 2020, 07:31:51 AM
I ended up over budget and HAPPY...

https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns (https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns)
Title: Re: I need a scope for sub $150
Post by: Yogi on July 03, 2020, 05:25:59 PM
Quote from: JohnnyPDX on July 03, 2020, 07:31:51 AM
I ended up over budget and HAPPY...

https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns (https://airgunopticsplus.com/collections/scopes/products/discovery-vt-2-4-16x50-sfir-hawke-reticle-side-focus-for-target-shooting-hunting-riflescope-1-inch-for-airsoft-air-guns)

Let us know how you like it.  Looks nice. ;)

-Y