Used Fixed Power Scope Recommendations Please
For curiosity and budgets sake I've been thinking about trying out some fixed power scopes. As these would be used for a truck gun(s) and hunting, looking at 6x or less although strongest interest is in 4x or less. Calibers involved would be .22LR, .223, 7x57, .308.
What brands/lines of used fixed power scopes would you recommend with an eye towards clarity and ruggedness? A good low light reticle wouldn't hurt either.
Thanks
Jeff
Re: Used Fixed Power Scope Recommendations Please
The El Paso Weaver K-4's with the post and crosshairs reticle are tough and surprisingly good.
Any of the Leupold M-8's are good as are the Leupold FX series.
Re: Used Fixed Power Scope Recommendations Please
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Originally Posted by nsaqam
The El Paso Weaver K-4's with the post and crosshairs reticle are tough and surprisingly good.
Any of the Leupold M-4's are good as are the Leupold FX series.
Echo!
The old Weavers can often be found at a good price too.
Bob
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The fixed power Sightrons are very good also.
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Three votes for the old Weavers
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Originally Posted by BobT
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Originally Posted by nsaqam
The El Paso Weaver K-4's with the post and crosshairs reticle are tough and surprisingly good.
Any of the Leupold M-4's are good as are the Leupold FX series.
Echo!
The old Weavers can often be found at a good price too.
Bob
Re: Used Fixed Power Scope Recommendations Please
Thanks for your reply(s).
How does the older glass compare with the newer re contrast, flare, low light etc.
Any other scope brands I might want to look at? B&L Balfor, Bushnell ScopeChiefs, Redfields, to name a few I've seen on ebay.
Thanks
Jeff
Re: Used Fixed Power Scope Recommendations Please
Super Sniper from SWFA if you can find one used. I've only seen one on eBay used. seems most people are keeping them once they get one. They make a 6X42.
Re: Used Fixed Power Scope Recommendations Please
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Originally Posted by nuance231
Thanks for your reply(s).
How does the older glass compare with the newer re contrast, flare, low light etc.
Any other scope brands I might want to look at? B&L Balfor, Bushnell ScopeChiefs, Redfields, to name a few I've seen on ebay.
Thanks
Jeff
The glass on the El Paso Weavers is surprisingly good still. They are also steel tubed and every part, including the lenses, was made in the plant in El Paso. They are also plentiful and inexpensive.
The internal adjusting Balfors are good but there are many external adjusting Balfors out there and they require a finicky mount system to provide adjustments.
The Redfields were close to top of the market at the time and would make a good choice.
I still say of the older scopes that the Weavers are your best buy.
The Leupold M8's are really nice, tough scopes too but they sell for more than the Weavers. If you can find a 3X M8 they have a cult following and bring very high prices.