johnnythefox70 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Looking to buy a top quality scope (on the cheap if poss) must be in good cond and at least 50mm with a zoom of over or around 14x,any scope considered but must be a quality piece.cash awaiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Whereabouts are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat toad Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Some ones got a MTC mamba for sell in the for sale column on this forum a good scope for good money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 A MTC is simply not in the same league as what the OP originally requested though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yep, every shooter has at some point tried to find a scope of S&B / Swaro quality, but for less money, and the long and short is that it can't be done. I have heard people suggest some scopes as being nearly as good as and S&B / Swaro... but based on what criteria? The eye relief is nearly as good, the quality of the optics is nearly as good or the low light capability of the scope is nearly as good or the build quality and durability is nearly as good? Indeed, what is actually being talked about is a scope that is not "nearly" as good, but is simply inferior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 what are you trying to offload Mungler, rumour has it Gary has an obsessive compulsive disorder with glass at the moment so might be tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I've got a few floating about, but what with the Euro exchange rate etc they are good stock to be holding - they aren't getting any cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 just dangle the carrot anything that could go on a 308 or hmr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefox70 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Hi, I am in Yorkshire was looking for a bender swarovski or zeiss for under £600 mark, just been to gunshop and thinking about a zeiss duralyte brand new at £598.00. dont know what to do??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've never got on with Zeiss - I had a top of the range zoomy x56 job and the eye relief was awful. Each to their own. Mind you, I've never had a bad S&B or Swaro... If you can't make your mind up and don't want to bust the bank, get an S&B 8x56. It will do everything and if you get bored you will sell it and get your money back. If you know you want zoomy, just suck it up and get an S&B or Swaro. Be realistic, as too how much "zoom" you really want and need. Everyone thinks they need at least x16 but ends up winding it down and sticking it on x6 or x8 for 95% of the time (unless you are a target monkey). If I were you, get a tidy 2nd hand 3-12x56 S&B or Swaro; keep an eye on the forums, have cash waiting and don't get stung / turned over in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 AMEN to that a mate last night couldn't id a fox lying down at 350 yards last night through his meopta i used my s&b 8x56 30mm tube and it was very visable and people rate meopta scopes. there good just not in the same league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 350yards with an 8x56... that's either a porky or you have very small feet. I've owned an 8x56 Swarovski, and whilst it was great for normal foxing ranges there is simply no way you can ID foxes at that range in low light conditions. IMHO A decent Euro variable is essential for serious fox control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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