Author Topic: Cheap scopes (Read 3617 times))

Sqrl_chsr · « **on:** August 25, 2017, 12:32:40 PM »

Anyone bought a cheap scope on Ebay?
I'm looking for a replacement for my Crosman F4 and there are several 3-9x in the $20-$30 range.

lizzie · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2017, 01:12:41 PM »

I haven't bought any off of Ebay, but I have several around here that I have picked up in pawn shops. I generally look for Bushnell brand, because they reportedly hold up well to springers, but I also have an older tasco and a couple of Weavers.

Sqrl_chsr · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2017, 02:45:13 PM »

Not many pawn shops here.

maraudinglizard · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2017, 03:55:43 PM »

Make sure that they are air gun rated, some may not hold up to springers. I use centerpoint, aim sports, or NC Star scopes on my air guns. Good luck.

tennx · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2017, 04:22:50 PM »

As is most things u get what u pay for , I tried the cheep scope route...had to move on up....good luck

lizzie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2017, 05:18:40 PM »

Quote from: TennX on August 25, 2017, 04:22:50 PM

As is most things u get what u pay for , I tried the cheep scope route...had to move on up....good luck

Generally I think thst is the case, however Leapers/UTG has some very affordable products that are great, and I have a few old scopes that I would not trade for some of the newer and more expensive ones.

AHMSA · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2017, 06:30:33 PM »

I have many cheap scopes and a couple of more expensive ones (nothing super expensive). Most of my cheap scopes held up pretty well. My .25 Hatsan 125 ate an NcStar 3-9X40 and my Gamo Swarm Maximm ate the Gamo scope that came with it.

I suspect that most cheap scopes are manufactured by the same factory and labeled with different "cool" brand names (i.e. Hammers, NcStar, Pinty, Tasco, Gamo, Optima,... etc.). Many of them even come with the same manual.

tennx · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2017, 06:49:59 PM »

Quote from: lizzie on August 25, 2017, 05:18:40 PM

Quote from: TennX on August 25, 2017, 04:22:50 PM
As is most things u get what u pay for , I tried the cheep scope route...had to move on up....good luck

Generally I think thst is the case, however Leapers/UTG has some very affordable products that are great, and I have a few old scopes that I would not trade for some of the newer and more expensive ones.

LOL.. I guess cost is subjective....I dont consider UTG that cheep....

lizzie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2017, 06:52:14 PM »

Quote from: TennX on August 25, 2017, 06:49:59 PM

Quote from: lizzie on August 25, 2017, 05:18:40 PM
Quote from: TennX on August 25, 2017, 04:22:50 PM
As is most things u get what u pay for , I tried the cheep scope route...had to move on up....good luck

Generally I think thst is the case, however Leapers/UTG has some very affordable products that are great, and I have a few old scopes that I would not trade for some of the newer and more expensive ones.

LOL.. I guess cost is subjective....I don consider UTG cheep....

When I can buy a scope for under fifty dollars, to me it's a bargain.

Sqrl_chsr · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2017, 10:23:48 PM »

1 I looked at was 30 days money back and a 1 year warranty. Looks like I'll drop the cash.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2017, 10:31:13 PM »

Maybe it was this CV life scope you are thinking of... There is a thread here on it getting impressive results on GTA.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Optics-Hunting-Rifle-Scope-6-24x50-AOE-Red-Green-Illuminated-Gun-scopes-Mounts/201497450317?hash=item2eea2f174d%3Ag%3AnjkAAOSwi8VZQI3h

WesBob · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2017, 11:54:16 PM »

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on August 25, 2017, 10:31:13 PM

Maybe it was this CV life scope you are thinking of... There is a thread here on it getting impressive results on GTA.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Optics-Hunting-Rifle-Scope-6-24x50-AOE-Red-Green-Illuminated-Gun-scopes-Mounts/201497450317?hash=item2eea2f174d%3Ag%3AnjkAAOSwi8VZQI3h

I've got that same scope under a different name, riorand I believe, nice scope ☺️. Pretty heavy though

Sqrl_chsr · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2017, 01:11:27 PM »

My search string for ebay:
3-9x40 Air Rifle Scope 11mm
The F4 has 11mm rails and I would rather the scope came equipped with the same.

WesBob · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2017, 01:58:54 PM »

I'm looking for something similar, with ao adjustment. There a few on ebay and aliexpress that are close to that price range. If you get one I'll be looking forward to your review on it☺️.
I think I'll try sell my 6-24 since it makes my gun so heavy, or maybe stick it on my hunting rifle instead.

Sqrl_chsr · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2017, 06:29:49 PM »

I ordered a cheap scope from Ebay, location given was Staten island so I figured it would be here in a day or 2.
Not so! It took 2 days for the tracking number to become active and it is shipping from CA!

GumpIsrael · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2017, 07:05:47 PM »

I went the cheap route with scopes for a long while... got tired of replacing them. But if you really want a cheapie then you could go with Daisy, they seem to last reasonably well, no match for mag springers though. The cheapest I go now is around $80, just food for thought.

archellas · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2017, 10:05:20 PM »

Cheap is relative .....

I have bought a NEWEER brand scope ~$60 with side wheel AO and illuminated reticle. Even has an etched reticle! Honestly did NOT think it would make it on a springer. Well, it still holds perfect zero on a springer after 500 shots. (and a few knocks). I am actually thrilled, it has held up better? than some of my "cheaper" UTG/Leaper scopes (~$130)

Maybe I got lucky, but that brand manufactures camera and photo equipment so maybe they know what they are doing

GumpIsrael · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2017, 10:53:48 PM »

Is NEWEER on amazon? I might have to check them out

lizzie · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2017, 11:21:46 PM »

Quote from: archellas on August 30, 2017, 10:05:20 PM

Cheap is relative .....

I have bought a NEWEER brand scope ~$60 with side wheel AO and illuminated reticle. Even has an etched reticle! Honestly did NOT think it would make it on a springer. Well, it still holds perfect zero on a springer after 500 shots. (and a few knocks). I am actually thrilled, it has held up better? than some of my "cheaper" UTG/Leaper scopes (~$130)

Maybe I got lucky, but that brand manufactures camera and photo equipment so maybe they know what they are doing

Cool! Great to know!

archellas · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2017, 04:22:18 PM »

Quote from: GumpIsrael on August 30, 2017, 10:53:48 PM

Is NEWEER on amazon? I might have to check them out

Actually my bad spelling .. it's NEEWER, and yes it is on Amazon ....

I do not have this model but have a 4-16x44 which I cannot seem to find right now on eBay or Amazon

It has an etched reticle, center illuminated (only the mildot crosshair - not the whole thing!!) and side wheel AO which works like a charm!

It sits on a Stoeger SPRINGER, and even after over 500 rounds, still holds true zero. I am impressed!

Best part: I bought it on sale on eBay for just under $50! Maybe it was a limited run and I got the last of them ?

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