For $65 shipped from Amazon I thought I'd give it a try, thinking rimfire all the way.
Let me just say that (without shooting it) I'd give it 3 stars, and why thats a good thing:
- it has a good combination of features (good mag range, AO to under 20 yards, 1/8" medium height finger adjustable turrets, modest crosshair thickness, IR).
- All the controls feel fine, especially the turret adjustments.
- Image is pretty sharp, but while it is quite clear in the center it loses clarity as you move to the edges. I could very clearly resolve thin, bare tree branches at 150 to 200 yards, using the center. I'm confident that I'd be able to see .22 holes in paper at 100 so long as it wasnt a dark colored target, sitting in shade.
- Pretty good in low light too. I was surprised.
I noticed that the turret bodies have 3 set screws holding them in place, and that mine was drilled a little off, making the adjustment body sit at a little angle.
Its cosmetic, and when I mentioned it to their CS rep (I wanted to know if they are springer airgun safe. They are not.) she immediately offered to swap it for a new one. I declined, as its no big deal to me. But I liked the way the rep first got back to me next day with the answer to my question, and then instantly backed their product when I mentioned the turrets.
So you're not paying for quality construction or quality glass, but I can't call it junk. I think the glass will be a non-issue because the part you use was just fine, and that's what matters.
You do get good turrets, magnification and AO. You don't get a reticle choice (and I want a better reticle).
They also have an Eon 4-12x42 that may have less "donut" effect simply by the virtue of having a smaller diameter objective lens.
Bottom line is that its a cheap scope that seems like a good scope. Only time will tell if it actually is good.
Let me just say that (without shooting it) I'd give it 3 stars, and why thats a good thing:
- it has a good combination of features (good mag range, AO to under 20 yards, 1/8" medium height finger adjustable turrets, modest crosshair thickness, IR).
- All the controls feel fine, especially the turret adjustments.
- Image is pretty sharp, but while it is quite clear in the center it loses clarity as you move to the edges. I could very clearly resolve thin, bare tree branches at 150 to 200 yards, using the center. I'm confident that I'd be able to see .22 holes in paper at 100 so long as it wasnt a dark colored target, sitting in shade.
- Pretty good in low light too. I was surprised.
I noticed that the turret bodies have 3 set screws holding them in place, and that mine was drilled a little off, making the adjustment body sit at a little angle.
Its cosmetic, and when I mentioned it to their CS rep (I wanted to know if they are springer airgun safe. They are not.) she immediately offered to swap it for a new one. I declined, as its no big deal to me. But I liked the way the rep first got back to me next day with the answer to my question, and then instantly backed their product when I mentioned the turrets.
So you're not paying for quality construction or quality glass, but I can't call it junk. I think the glass will be a non-issue because the part you use was just fine, and that's what matters.
You do get good turrets, magnification and AO. You don't get a reticle choice (and I want a better reticle).
They also have an Eon 4-12x42 that may have less "donut" effect simply by the virtue of having a smaller diameter objective lens.
Bottom line is that its a cheap scope that seems like a good scope. Only time will tell if it actually is good.