wildfowler.250 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 As titled really? Just looking for recommendations of any websites people on here have used? What would you guys recommend? (cheapest price/quality of service). Looking for a S&B 8x56 really Appreciate any replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Best place to buy scopes is on ebay many are advertised direct from Hong Kong. Only drawback is they take about 3 weeks to arrive and you may get caught for import duty. Bushnell scopes in particular are very good deals, less than half the price, sometimes nearer a third. Go on Henry Krank's website to compare price before you buy. Edited November 2, 2009 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 For S&B look here for starters: F A Andersons The Sportsman York Guns Opticswarehouse ...and the one in Scotland I can never remember the name of, but someone will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks! ...macleods mabye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 yeah macleods is the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Best place to buy scopes is on ebay many are advertised direct from Hong Kong. Only drawback is they take about 3 weeks to arrive and you may get caught for import duty.Bushnell scopes in particular are very good deals, less than half the price, sometimes nearer a third. Go on Henry Krank's website to compare price before you buy. Ebay scopes from hong kong are usually fake **** ,dont waste your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorchyboy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 hi i bought a simmons 3x9x40 of ebay from scopes uk for my webley mk 2 stingray air rifle i cant fault the scopes or the service all for 33 quid delivered and delivered within 3 days of purchase sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper063 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 try searching mtc scopes if you have a cz 452 mamba is a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo. Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 www.rmacleod.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks for the replies! I'll give macleods a ring and see what the have Ps it's for a .270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Had a great deal from Macleods for my S&B 8X56 Hungarian-give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) Ebay scopes from hong kong are usually fake **** ,dont waste your money. Oh no they most definitely are not fakes. They are ebay verified and from the same suppliers that the dealers over here are buying them from. I have bought two. Several other members of my club have bought them as well. I have just bought a Bushnell scope for my .22 rifle that is advertised nationally at £98. I got it for £24.99 including free delivery and free mounts. All you are doing is cutting out the middle man. The dealers over here buy them from Hong Kong and so can you. Edited November 3, 2009 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Oh no they most definitely are not fakes. They are ebay verified and from the same suppliers that the dealers over here are buying them from. I have bought two. Several other members of my club have bought them as well. I have just bought a Bushnell scope for my .22 rifle that is advertised nationally at £98. I got it for £24.99 including free delivery and free mounts. All you are doing is cutting out the middle man. The dealers over here buy them from Hong Kong and so can you. how deluded you won't buy a decent scope from hong kong on ebay and you run definite risks of cheap fakes, and if you have a problem with it you will get no after sales service or be asked to send it back which will cost as much as the scope in the first place. Opticswarehouse have been good for me but will probably look at macleods when I'm after a proper one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 how deluded you won't buy a decent scope from hong kong on ebay and you run definite risks of cheap fakes, and if you have a problem with it you will get no after sales service or be asked to send it back which will cost as much as the scope in the first place. Opticswarehouse have been good for me but will probably look at macleods when I'm after a proper one For £25 what does it matter? Not had a bad one yet. Besides where do you think Opticswarehouse and macleods are buying them from? Even the scopes not "made in China" (which is actually very few) are assembled from components supplied from China. I have been importing stuff from China for three years now in the course of my business (not gun related) Never had a single problem, the Chinese are so good and so professional it makes your eyes water. If they sell fakes and you complain to the local chamber of commerce they will go to jail, they don't mess about in China. The only people peddling stories about cheap fakes and grey imports are those with vested interests to protect. Get on www.alibaba.com and you will have your eyes opened, not just about scopes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 we'll have to agree to disagree but the original post was asking about a quality scope and if you're spending more than £25 I wouldn't advise buying from Hong kong / china. I mean you can't even use them over there which isn't really the best advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 For £25 what does it matter? Not had a bad one yet. Besides where do you think Opticswarehouse and macleods are buying them from? The OP was asking about S&B's. If you are suggesting McLeods and Optics Warehouse are importing them from China I will call the men in white coats for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Airgun bbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 .. or Mungler when he does he monthly cabinet re-shuffle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 .. or Mungler when he does he monthly cabinet re-shuffle Blimey, Is it only monthly he does that? It seems far more often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 My Schmidt i bought from Macleods is the real McCoy and not a crappy cheap copy from China!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The OP was asking about S&B's.If you are suggesting McLeods and Optics Warehouse are importing them from China I will call the men in white coats for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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