lowlander Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 ive just seen these scopes and they look like a good deal to me just wondered if anyone thought one would be better than the other two scopes ive seen. i found this one... http://www.####.co.uk/3-9x50-aoe-...scope-307-p.asp lowlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dog Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I have one of these on the Weirhauch 22lr. Ok for field shooting but I am sure there are much better out there. I intend changing mine as I do a bit of target shooting and find it not so good for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 they are great for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Had some on my .22 air arms rifle. Paid about £60 2 years ago. Great scopes, and excellent value for money. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingercharlie Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 have the same scope on my 97k,excellent scope for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic invader Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Made by ZOS in China. ZOS make scopes for many suppliers to include Richter. You get exactly what you pay for. If you want a Chinese scope go to a Chinese company by the name of AMONSTAR on fleabay - their back up service is second to none. I bought a tactical 10 - 40 X 50 SF by Mark Precision Optics of Australia (From Australia). Thought that the description and reviews warranted a gamble but first time out the Tension Spring Cap snapped its thread and popped out of the housing, net result the scope is US without the cap. Found out that it was made by ZOS and Mark Precision Optics could not help, nor could / would all the UK, German and US importers of ZOS (under their many brand names). I contacted ZOS direct (Twice) and they did not even reply. Finally out of desperation I contacted AMONSTAR in China and even though I did not buy the scope from them, they bent over backwards to help - even taking one of their own scopes apart to establish and confirm the part that I required. Correspondence was first class with replies within hours and I cannot praise them too highly. All this for a 10p screw cap that measures 1cm wide. Moral of the storey - If you are going to buy cheap scopes that will probably fall apart in no time - buy from a dealer that will support you when things go wrong. Richter are just like Mark and all the other names that appear on these Chinese scopes, once they have had your money they can't be bothered to respond to any after sales needs, probably because they are not able to because they all know as much about scopes as Donald Duck. These companies are only importers that have ZOS put their names on the scope during manufacture. (And do not believe the rumours that the Chinese Army use them either) The alternative is to buy from Zeiss, Meopta, Leupold, Swarovski etc. and know that you will get a 1st class scope with a first class back up service if things go wrong. Or if you are like the vast majority of us penniless bargain hunters who can’t afford to pay hundreds for a proper piece of glass - 'you pays your money and you takes your choice'. Incidentally I have a Pecar on the .308 now, which although not new is however relatively affordable compared to the above mentioned crème del a crème and is comparable in quality. The only downside is that Pecar are no longer in business for after sales service so I am back to square one, but with less chance of needing their support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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