hellier0437 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 am now thinking of buying a scope primarily for the .22lr. however, i have a few questions; how much do i need to spend to get a scope that will do the job and last? is it worth imorting from the USA and what is the process invilved- ie. duty payable? are the cheaper leupolds any good? or should i just stick with my first choice of a hawke endurance 3.5-10x50 for 50 poound? any help much appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 As has been said before - you should be looking to spend the same on your optics as you spent on your rifle. Leupold VX-II and above are good - go for an adjustable paralax version - once you've had a 'proper' one you won't want to live without it! Importing from the US is a good place to start (sooo cheap! )...I did it with new Leupold's through a friendly seller on fleabay. Re Customs - If you had a friend over there who marked it 'gift' and the scope was less than $30 you wouldn't have to pay duty (~25%) , however if this was incorrect and the item wasn't a gift and was worth more than $30 it may go unnoticed at customs (but sometimes not! ). Either way budget for getting hit at import, just in case. Alternatively there are websites which sell to the UK, but they are quite hard to find - try starting at Cabelas & Gamaliel, but I doubt they would mark it as anything different to what it is for you, and shipping can be pricey...can still be worth doing though as sooo cheap! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 thanks for the help if customs were to make me pay duty, would it be a fixed charge or a percentage and if so, how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 thanks for the helpif customs were to make me pay duty, would it be a fixed charge or a percentage and if so, how much? Percentage on what they estimate it's worth at. In addition the shipping company (UPS etc) pay it on your behalf and then claim it back off you PLUS a handling fee of about £10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 why is it nessescary to get an adjustable parralax scope? it's just that ive been offered a vx 2 3-9 x 40 for 150 pounds second hand, good buy? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 why is it nessescary to get an adjustable parralax scope? it's just that ive been offered a vx 2 3-9 x 40 for 150 pounds second hand, good buy?many thanks buy it, i have the same scope on my 22lr it is just uncomplicated quality ideal scope for what you want. plinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 why is it nessescary to get an adjustable parralax scope? it's just that ive been offered a vx 2 3-9 x 40 for 150 pounds second hand, good buy?many thanks Until you try a 'proper' one you'll never know...sooo much nicer to shoot with...unless your on a fixed power that is!! Get down to a decent dealer and have a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I agree, buy it. For goodness sake it's a .22 rimfire with a range of 100 yds..........you don't need AO or mega expensive scopes. A VX 11 is a first class scope for a .22lr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I agree, buy it. For goodness sake it's a .22 rimfire with a range of 100 yds..........you don't need AO or mega expensive scopes. A VX 11 is a first class scope for a .22lr. people seem to be fitting elaborate scopes on everything these days, bit of overkill really when on 22lrs and air rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 AO could be useful on a target .22lr but for hunting, rabbits to 60/70 yards etc., AO isn't necessary & actually, quite a pain. HMR & up, yes, but not on a dedicated hunting .22lr. Just my opinion, of course . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 is there any difference between the Vx and the vari x lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 The VX is the latest range of scopes that came out in 2006. Varilux was the previous designation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 is the vari x range stil good, just realised that the one i've been offered is a vari x and not a vx, 3-9x40. is it still worth 150 pounds? thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 A new VX 11 3-9 x 40 can be purchased in the States for $299.00 which is approx £150. So based on those prices I think it is a little expensive but I'm not up on UK second hand scope prices. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 i was worried that the seemingly cheap prices would be spoilt by expensive shipping and customs duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 remember it has an unlimited lifetime warranty you can send it back to leupold any time and they will fix it regardless of if you have a receipt for the original purchase or not ie if it is a leupold they will fix it no matter what, a really first class service . plinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 good point, but if i were to buy it and it turned out to be bad, at wht point would they say that it must have been damaged by the user, or would this not matter? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 good point, but if i were to buy it and it turned out to be bad, at wht point would they say that it must have been damaged by the user, or would this not matter?thanks Now your talking in hyperthetical's..very hard to answer...been so good I've never had to use their warrenty! Going back to AO, it is a personal preference but I find it particularly useful at lower light levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellier0437 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 sorry, don't really understand AO, is it just a method of getting the target in focus and rangefinding. on my old air rifle, i didn't have AO but i never needed to focus it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 sorry, don't really understand AO, is it just a method of getting the target in focus and rangefinding. on my old air rifle, i didn't have AO but i never needed to focus it anyway. This should tell you everything you need to know. AO means that you can adjust the effects of paralax out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paralax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 good point, but if i were to buy it and it turned out to be bad, at wht point would they say that it must have been damaged by the user, or would this not matter?thanks if it has user damage i would imagine they would bill you for the repair the point is that they can be taken apart and repaired.they can even change the reticle type for you and leupold do all this everyday it is not a worthless guarantee you get a scope for life. plinker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I will PM you the name of the guy I got my Leopold of. He was very helpful indeed and the best price. Unless you have someone bringing the scope out of Amearica you can't order in by mail. I have just tried to buy one in America and have sent to my sister in law who lives in America and because the shipping address was USA and billing address for the visa was N.I. the order got cancelled. You may even find Burris is ok for you LR. The eye relief on the Leopold is very tight in movement. You haven't much to work on. Burris will give you more. That said I have not lamped with Burris. Check PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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