Author Topic: $100-$150 scope.... what would you buy? (Read 12945 times))

Bullit · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2013, 08:35:59 PM »

That is one heck of a deal for sure, if it all pans out guys. Keep us posted!

D14Jeff · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:06:12 PM »

wow , souper duper hawk prices !!

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/search.php?q=hawke&searchDescriptions=&searchType=5&searchPrice=1

xeasternskies · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2013, 10:23:17 PM »

No scam with bud's they are the greatest gun shop I've ever used, I purchased 4 handguns and 3 rifles from them and have gotten amazing service and shipping. I wouldn't hesitate on that.

cooter472 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2013, 03:11:22 PM »

You'll have to call them, its against Hawke policy to advfertise a price lower than their suggested price. I got my sidewinder for 318 shipped from a different vender

SpringerForever · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2013, 02:52:23 AM »

I only just found out about Bud's Gun Shop last month after stumbling across it while doing a pricing search with one of the search engines. They're definitely legit. And definitely great prices on the Hawkes! I've bought two Varmint's within the last month or so from Bud's. Reasonable shipping prices too.

But now that I've got three Varmints (bought the other one refurbished from PA) I'm finding the reticle a bit too busy for my liking. Funny ... but a seller of a Varmint on YF specifically listed that as the reason for selling before I even bought my first one. Oh well ... I've only been back into AG'ing going on almost 4 months & I'm still learning. Especially about scopes. Never had one before. And now I can't keep track of them! But I've been having issues with a couple failing to maintain zero, shifting POI, changes in POI with changes in magnification & poor turret tracking. I'm almost ready to swear off scopes. Seems like I've spent more time troubleshooting scopes in the last few months than I have anything else. So far the Varmints are holding up but I haven't shot them as much because of the issues I've/I'm had/having with a UTG scope & now a Sidewinder scope. And they're mounted on magnums not super magnums. The Aeon scopes from Topgun-Airguns are looking mighty tempting at this point. What the heck do I have to lose? If the recognized names can't hold up why not try a no-name?

starlingassassin · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2013, 03:56:22 AM »

Quote from: cooter472 on July 25, 2013, 03:11:22 PM

You'll have to call them, its against Hawke policy to advfertise a price lower than their suggested price. I got my sidewinder for 318 shipped from a different vender

and i know where ya got it for that price

lol dave is the man!

oneied · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2013, 09:09:30 AM »

Quote from: starlingassassin on July 30, 2013, 03:56:22 AM

Quote from: cooter472 on July 25, 2013, 03:11:22 PM
You'll have to call them, its against Hawke policy to advfertise a price lower than their suggested price. I got my sidewinder for 318 shipped from a different vender

and i know where ya got it for that price lol dave is the man!

Does anyone wanna fill me in on this little secret? PM please if it cannot be public. Im looking for a sidewinder tac for my Mrod

Oldgringo · « **Reply #27 on:** August 03, 2013, 12:33:50 AM »

Best I can tell, these scopes are not the AO versions.

FWIW, I've bought several handguns from Buds, over time, quite satisfactorily.

liv2ryd · « **Reply #28 on:** August 03, 2013, 09:41:56 AM »

Quote from: Oneied on July 30, 2013, 09:09:30 AM

Does anyone wanna fill me in on this little secret? PM please if it cannot be public. Im looking for a sidewinder tac for my Mrod

I Posted A Link Above For Buds gun shop. That's Where IPurchased Mine.

Joel

And It Is AO.

Bullit · « **Reply #29 on:** August 03, 2013, 03:01:34 PM »

Here' the link to the Hawke 4-16x Varmint. Worth a look, if this is the price range and type scope that you wanna buy into:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/712005147/HAWKE+VARMINT+4-16X44+12+MIL+DOT

cooter472 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 04, 2013, 12:58:45 PM »

Quote from: starlingassassin on July 30, 2013, 03:56:22 AM

Quote from: cooter472 on July 25, 2013, 03:11:22 PM
You'll have to call them, its against Hawke policy to advfertise a price lower than their suggested price. I got my sidewinder for 318 shipped from a different vender

and i know where ya got it for that price lol dave is the man!

Thanks Chris

D14Jeff · « **Reply #31 on:** September 05, 2013, 11:08:45 AM »

Quote from: liv2ryd on July 23, 2013, 10:34:27 PM

I found a hawke varmint 4-16x 44mmAO 1/2Mil-dot for $151 shipped to my door. So, that's my purchase. We'll see how everything works out.... now I feel like sitting on my front porch waiting on a "dang" UPS truck......

Riffle and scope should be here in the next week...

Joel

did you get the scope ? are you happy with buds ? is the scope doing fine ?

liv2ryd · « **Reply #32 on:** September 05, 2013, 11:58:35 AM »

Quote from: D14Jeff on September 05, 2013, 11:08:45 AM

Quote from: liv2ryd on July 23, 2013, 10:34:27 PM
I found a hawke varmint 4-16x 44mmAO 1/2Mil-dot for $151 shipped to my door. So, that's my purchase. We'll see how everything works out.... now I feel like sitting on my front porch waiting on a "dang" UPS truck......

Riffle and scope should be here in the next week...

Joel

did you get the scope ? are you happy with buds ? is the scope doing fine ?

100% Happy!

Joel

Tyrantblade · « **Reply #33 on:** September 07, 2013, 02:00:20 PM »

Quote from: Motorhead on July 23, 2013, 01:07:57 AM

Hawke VARMINT for that price point

where do you get a Hawke Varmint in that price range? the only side focus scopes ive seen in the $100-$150 price range have been Leapers SWAT.

oops, my bad, didnt know a Hawke Varmint could be had for very near the basic Sport HD series prices, definitely what i will be getting if they can still be had when i get the money.

Quote from: Oldgringo on August 03, 2013, 12:33:50 AM

Best I can tell, these scopes are not the AO versions.

FWIW, I've bought several handguns from Buds, over time, quite satisfactorily.

AFAIK, the Varmint series is SF, i think the offerings from Buds are missing IR, which doesnt bother me in the least as i just backyard shoot and can pick and choose when i want to shoot (if the conditions are too severe i can always choose not to shoot on that day)

D14Jeff · « **Reply #34 on:** September 07, 2013, 02:40:40 PM »

buds gun shop has the 4-16 varmint for $149 delivered . but they guy at hawke strongly suggested to not use them .... and they have a very low rating at resellerratings.com

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Bud_s_Gun_Shop

but they are in good standing with the BBB

http://richmond.bbb.org/Business-Search/url/www_budsgunshop_com/

SWFA was gonna do their %110 price match against buds on 6-24 varmint and and let me get it shipped for $146.74 . but now SWFA doesn't have the 4-16 or the 6-24 varmints in stock . buds still had a 4-16x44 varmint yesterday and i was gonna try it in spite of the resellerratings score ..... but the girl on the phone didn't inspire my confidence about dealing with them AND also because the guy at hawk said it will be november before they can get new ones to their dealers .... so IF i did have a problem it would have been a few months before i could have gotten it replaced
...................................
Date:   08/26/2013
Competitor:   BudsGunShop.com
Competitor URL:   http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/712005148/hawke_varmint_6-24x44_12_mil_dot
SWFA   BudsGunShop.com   PRICE MATCH
Hawke 6-24x44 Varmint Riflescope   $209.95   $145.00   $64.95
Shipping   $16.62   $9.00   $7.62
Total   $226.57   $154.00   $72.57
110%   $79.83
Your Price   $146.74
................................

if you don't need/want high power buds has the Hawke HK3015 (sport HD IR 3-9x40 AO) for $88 , SWFA %110 price matching should get it to about $85-90 shipped .

if you want a high powered higher end hawke get the to price match the eclipse or sidewinder scopes .

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/search.php?q=hawke&searchDescriptions=&searchType=5&searchPrice=1

http://swfa.com/Hawke-Riflescopes-C1947.aspx

Tyrantblade · « **Reply #35 on:** September 07, 2013, 03:13:47 PM »

on second thought, either i will try price match on SWFA with Buds as a reference, or just get the Sport HD 3-9x40 from SWFA for $75, idk why adding AO almost doubles the price on most sites that offer the Sport HD line.

liv2ryd · « **Reply #36 on:** September 09, 2013, 10:40:09 PM »

I had absolutely no issues with buds, the people on the phones are csm, order takers. They give multiple email updates to let you know where you are in the process. But do what makes you comfy.

Joel

Thinking of selling my varmint to upgrade to a Sidewinder 20x+. Can't put a price on scopes when your goal is 50yrds plus....

supertech77 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 10, 2013, 12:00:35 AM »

went to order one, 149.00 to door, insured, but pop up said that it was to be reserved from there inventory, does that mean they don't have it yet, and that i have reserved it when they do? or is this what pops up all the time when ordering from them ?

Airgun.Sniper · « **Reply #38 on:** September 20, 2013, 03:38:40 PM »

One of the varmint scopes I love mine

Bullit · « **Reply #39 on:** September 20, 2013, 03:43:49 PM »

Quote from: supertech77 on September 10, 2013, 12:00:35 AM

went to order one, 149.00 to door, insured, but pop up said that it was to be reserved from there inventory, does that mean they don't have it yet, and that i have reserved it when they do? or is this what pops up all the time when ordering from them ?

You're on the list. Either stock is low and already committed to orders, or they have some coming in. That is "creative" tho

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$100-$150 scope.... what would you buy?

Author Topic: $100-$150 scope.... what would you buy? (Read 12945 times))