njc110381 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Right guys. I've decided that 3-9x zoom on my Hornet isn't quite good enough so need to upgrade, but money is still an issue so I can't justify anything too special. I'd love a variable Schmidt but it's not going to happen so... A mate has a 6-24x56 Nikko Nighteater on his .222 and it's a nice scope. Perhaps a little bit too much zoom and it's not a Schmidt optics wise but for the money it's good. I can get one for under £200 which is about what I can afford to spend. There's also a 4-16x44 for about £130. Then there's the MTC Mamba lite. It's 4-16x44 for the price of the bigger Nikko but am I right in thinking the MTC has quite a good reputation for holding zero and optics quality? Also possible for under £200 and they have the added advantage that I can use the mounts that I have now rather than have to replace them. I used to have a Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x50 on it and that allowed me to shoot at bunnies heads out to 250 yards. I don't suppose for that reason I need any more mag so I'm leaning towards the MTC. It's about £50 more than a similar spec Nighteater but still in budget. Does anyone use this model Mamba? If so what do you think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 the nikko is an ok scope but really at your budget I'd be looking second hand to try and get a bit more for your money. Funnily enough we were out rabbiting last week and its just low light it struggles. I've got one on my hmr and a mate has that model on his. I could see bunnies through the binocs and the .243 but not with the hmr. Bushnell or meopta are worth a look I'd think twice about a new nikko simply because you will want to change it when funds allow and you will loose money on it. Nbeardo has a nikon still for sale I think that may suit but not sure if its in budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I had a look for Nick's scope. Is it advertised or have you just heard about it? I couldn't find it! To be honest I can't see my budget growing any time soon. Too much adult life stuff getting in the way! If I did the sensible thing and only had the guns I need I could stick a Zeiss on everything I had left, but hey - that's not me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) couple of nice bushnells on ebay for well under £200, i missed a brand new boxed bushnell banner 6-18x 50 which went for £80!!! been busy looking for stuff for my guns so i might have one or two going spare, 12x mag enough or not? Edited April 6, 2011 by GRAM71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 MTC gets my vote ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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