telf Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 hi all,thinking of getting a new scope for the .22,looking at MTC TIAPAN 4-16X50 with the amd ret.Anybody got one,what they like,optics any good.Any help appreciated cheers dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Excellent for the money I bought one as they are so good but my rifle mount system is is different that m scope is just in the cupboard :o I may end up putting mine on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) I have to be honest and say that the only scope in their range I have looked through carefully is the Genesis. I just don't care for the look or reticles on the rest of the range. Edited April 17, 2012 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 If MTC have a problem, it'll be the number of shooters that do not approve of the reticle choice. Because of their inherent value for money, sales would rocket if this was not the case and one which I think is right enough. However, the AMD is the least cluttered (it's also on the new Genesis) and as it's only the small centre cross hairs which illuminate with the IR, Id say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) They are ok. Not the best in low light or with a low sun. But for the price value for money. Edited April 17, 2012 by cleaner4hire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 If MTC have a problem, it'll be the number of shooters that do not approve of the reticle choice. Because of their inherent value for money, sales would rocket if this was not the case and one which I think is right enough. However, the AMD is the least cluttered (it's also on the new Genesis) and as it's only the small centre cross hairs which illuminate with the IR, Id say go for it. Totally agree there. I have the MTC 4-16x50 Taipan on my HMR and while its a great scope for the money i must admit the reticle is a little cluttered. Knowing what i know now i would have chosen the AMD reticle. Whichever reticle you chose though i think they represent value for money ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoQuad Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 They are ok. Not the best in low light or with a low sun. But for the price value for money. I think they are very good for the money but agree about low light (though IR helps a bit then) and low sun (when picture can become "milky"). If you want better I think you have to pay a lot more or buy quality secondhand. A great company for customer support as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I own two Genesis scopes btw. They do seem excellent for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 thanks for the replys,seems to be a decent scope,the reticle i would get would be the AMD as i think that will be the best one for the .22 due to the amount of holdover points.Idont think there are many scopes out there with this sort of ret.Would you say the taipan or genesis atb dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 thanks for the replys,seems to be a decent scope,the reticle i would get would be the AMD as i think that will be the best one for the .22 due to the amount of holdover points.Idont think there are many scopes out there with this sort of ret.Would you say the taipan or genesis atb dave I also have a Viper but must say that I've only quickly looked through the Taipan. If you're going for live quarry, then if possible I'd say go for the Genesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've a Mamba on my HMR. I'm generally quite pleased with it, good clarity and build quality for the money. I don't know what the reticle is called, but its got mildots and some kind of upside down Christmas tree affair. Way too fussy for what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) thanks for the replys,seems to be a decent scope,the reticle i would get would be the AMD as i think that will be the best one for the .22 due to the amount of holdover points.Idont think there are many scopes out there with this sort of ret.Would you say the taipan or genesis atb dave If you can stretch to it the Genesis is very good. I have one on my hmr and my fac rapid. Edited April 18, 2012 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 If MTC have a problem, it'll be the number of shooters that do not approve of the reticle choice. Because of their inherent value for money, sales would rocket if this was not the case and one which I think is right enough. However, the AMD is the least cluttered (it's also on the new Genesis) and as it's only the small centre cross hairs which illuminate with the IR, Id say go for it. I fully agree with that about the busy retical costing them huge potential sales but they may just be obsessive about keeping their range down to air rifle usage. I'd add as constructive criticism that the knobbly quick occular focus is a pain for putting a DSA over, but that bit is a limited market issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've a Mamba on my HMR. I'm generally quite pleased with it, good clarity and build quality for the money. I don't know what the reticle is called, but its got mildots and some kind of UPSIDE DOWN CHRISTMAS TREE affair. Way too fussy for what I need. Are you sure you have it mounted the right way up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I fully agree with that about the busy retical costing them huge potential sales but they may just be obsessive about keeping their range down to air rifle usage. I'd add as constructive criticism that the knobbly quick occular focus is a pain for putting a DSA over, but that bit is a limited market issue. If you're correct about any intention to limit the range to air rifles, it may just be that the suppliers will have something to say about it - sadly, that's business! All these scopes have a second focal plane so a quick occular focus is not necessary. I've found that it can move when opening the cover which can then foul on the rifle. Once the focus is set there's no need to move it unlike on, perhaps, a first focal plane scope, so a locking version would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) had a look at the tiapan today, very impressed with the glass and the scope overall,quite a big scope but seems solidly built.The one i looked through had the xmas tree(scb ret i think its called), not the one i want but got a good idea of the quality of the optics,the only thing i didnt really like was the extending sunshade but i think that its possible to take it off,not sure though.Am going to try and have a look at the genesis before the weekend before i make my mind up but all in all they seem to be a very good,solid scope atb dave Edited April 18, 2012 by telf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejay Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've a Mamba on my HMR. I'm generally quite pleased with it, good clarity and build quality for the money. I don't know what the reticle is called, but its got mildots and some kind of upside down Christmas tree affair. Way too fussy for what I need. I have the mamba and mine is just a dot . It has the low turrets and works a treat on my HMR with the dial in turret , I have a laminate on the side of the stock for the ranges and the clicks to dial in up to 300 yards . Its pretty much spot on with many a long range rabbits to its name. I cant fault the scope . Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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