hedd-wyn Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hi there, mate of mine is looking for a scope for his HW80 and just txt me asking what the SMK scopes were like? I used to own one many years ago, back when they were in the same league as Lada's. Anyone own one that can shine some light on this topic? Thanks Hedd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 You can't shine light with an SMK scope, you can't see through it, tell him to buy a Hawke HD, much much better for about £10 or £20 more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 You can't shine light with an SMK scope, you can't see through it, tell him to buy a Hawke HD, much much better for about £10 or £20 more! I agree. no point with the SMK scopes really; eventually you'll want something a bit better anyway and end up forking out twice over. Bit more of an initial expense, but worth it in the end to have something that's genuinely useable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 They are usable scopes but if he has got the money to go better then do so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcam Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 They are usable scopes but if he has got the money to go better then do so!! I have to agree the optics have got a lot better recently.I use a 3-9X40 (Illuminated),Mil dot and find that accurate enough for me.So why pay a fortune when you can get something as cheap as chips that you can then sell on at a future date when you want to upgrade.They are not compared to Ladas anymore.(Just the same as the Chinese Rifles/Pistols)They can be made into little diamonds with a bit of work.Jim.(Night Owl). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveieP Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I have to agree the optics have got a lot better recently.I use a 3-9X40 (Illuminated),Mil dot and find that accurate enough for me.So why pay a fortune when you can get something as cheap as chips that you can then sell on at a future date when you want to upgrade.They are not compared to Ladas anymore.(Just the same as the Chinese Rifles/Pistols)They can be made into little diamonds with a bit of work.Jim.(Night Owl). SMK scopes are not that awful, just that there's better for similar money. I used & still have tucked in a cupboard, aSMK 3x9x40 mildot scope. Worked passably well & didn't lose zero. If what you buy doesn't come with mounts, Accushot mounts fron JSR are an excellent value item. Chances are, if you were looking at SMK you are on a budget, in which case either JSR own brand or Nikko Stirling Mountmaster scopes might be better options. The Nikko's tend to come with their mounts, so that's a little saving too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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