Frenchieboy Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) I have just brought this scope (pre-owned but in immaculate condition) with mounts and would like to know exactly what make and model it is. The only markings (Except for theelevation and windage adjustments which are 1 click = 1/8 MOA) on the scope are on the eye piece which are: 8-32x50E-SF. The scope is 42cm long and has a 30mm tube with Side Focusing Dial (No side wheel was supplied) I have had this scope fitted to my HMR this afternoon to check that it all worked properly which it does and it zeroed it up quite easily. I originally brought it with a view of trying it on my .243 (When it arrives)but I think it might be a bit too much scope for the rifle. The optics are really clear and the reticule illuminates red with 7 different light settings. Here's a few photos of the scope. Can anyone help to identify this scope for me please? Edited November 12, 2010 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Monster Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Tasco? http://www.sunclear.biz/en/ Vector Optics Viper? http://vectoroptics.en.alibaba.com/product/237398564-201664221/Vector_Optics_Viper_8_32x50E_SF_Riflescope.html Just guessing from a quick google search. (and I think they're the same scope anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevouk Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 As above poss 'Vector optics' or even a 'fox' ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 No idea, but the front shape would tend to steer me towards Nikko Sterling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 No idea, but the front shape would tend to steer me towards Nikko Sterling! that would be my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 I agree, it looks a bit like a Nikko Nighteater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 I agree, it looks a bit like a Nikko Nighteater I had thought about that one guys but what made me think otherwise is that I can not find a "Nighteater" in that size! If it were I would be quite interested in it's aproximate value baring in mind that the scopes and mounts are in "As New" condition as they might go up for sale if I decide that they will "overscope" my .243! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 The half moon shape near the IR adjuster makes me think of a fake Bushnell a bit like this one - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I had thought about that one guys but what made me think otherwise is that I can not find a "Nighteater" in that size! If it were I would be quite interested in it's aproximate value baring in mind that the scopes and mounts are in "As New" condition as they might go up for sale if I decide that they will "overscope" my .243! stick it on the .243 frenchie it would be too much for my .22lr but not your semi-custom beast!! get it on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A.Gnun Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Tasco? http://www.sunclear.biz/en/ Vector Optics Viper? http://vectoroptics.en.alibaba.com/product/237398564-201664221/Vector_Optics_Viper_8_32x50E_SF_Riflescope.html Just guessing from a quick google search. (and I think they're the same scope anyway!) i thought tasco as soon as i saw it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul87 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) my guess would be http://www.jsramsbottom.com/products/riflescopes-leapers/swat83256ir-leapers-swat-8-32x56-illuminated-mil-dot-30mm-side-focus-riflescope.html i would imagine it would look identicle once the flip up covers have been removed. Edited November 15, 2010 by paul87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 my guess would be http://www.jsramsbottom.com/products/riflescopes-leapers/swat83256ir-leapers-swat-8-32x56-illuminated-mil-dot-30mm-side-focus-riflescope.html i would imagine it would look identicle once the flip up covers have been removed. I would be tempted to agree with you whole heartedly Paul but there is not a 50mm one listed in 8-32, that's the only difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 As stated further up, its a Vector Optics Viper. Google 8-32x50e-sf for images of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonhunter Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Its a chinese model , possibly a fake tasco , jsr did make a 8-32x50 also but was quite a while ago and was marked jsr my bet is defo a fake tasco , i have an xd optics 10-40x50 another chinese scope and its exactley the same also , defo not a nikko stirling Edited November 15, 2010 by Devonhunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonhunter Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) sorry double post. Edited November 15, 2010 by Devonhunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenix Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 To be honest I wouldn't worry about what it is, just how it performs. Its most likely out of the same factory as JSR,Tasco, etc, but the optics could be used by just about any Chinese brand out there. Some use Jap lenses, others use Chinese or other far east makers. As its not branded theres no way of saying what model, even if you find something similar looking the internals could be totally different. As long as you happy for the price you paid alls good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 the vector was my first thoughts but the side adjuster on the vector is off set so its not right. i then thought about a clone nighteater but i havent seen once yet, not saying there isnt one. is this a competitions, do we win the scope if we get it right.haha. buy it, put it on rifle and see if it holds zero. thats what i do but then i have got it wrong 3 times so worded out a little expensive. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 101 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi Its the same as one I bought on ebay a couple of years ago which was supposed to be a Bushnell . Cheap copies , when you get to the economy end of the market it doesnt matter what the label says because they are all the same , made in one factory they just put different labels on them . The one I had was ok but I didnt like the reticule and found it rather bulky . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooting charley Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 It is made by Zos i have one. shootingcharley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Its a chinese model , possibly a fake tasco , jsr did make a 8-32x50 also but was quite a while ago and was marked jsr my bet is defo a fake tasco , i have an xd optics 10-40x50 another chinese scope and its exactley the same also , defo not a nikko stirling yep I would agree with that possibly sold under the SMK banner. Nothing wrong with chinese optics however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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