Falcon Menace 10X42 Countersniper scope

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Well as promised here is my impression of the Menace 10X42 Countersniper Scope with the MP-20 Retical.

First impression.

The scope came in a black box with no markings on it. It had me a little worried as it very closely resembled the type of boxes you see with Chinese clone type gear.

Not to worry. Once I opened the box I was pleasantly supprised to find what appears to be a very decent scope inside the box. The body of the scope is very solid and has some good weight to it. I proceeded to imediately mount it onto My M-14 set into the JAE 100 Stock. In the house I played with the turrets a bit and found them quite comfortable to turn with very audible clicks when adjusting the 1/4"MOA turrets. The glass apeared to be very clear with a sharp image right out to the edges. The parallax adjustment knobs were very fine and focus sharp over all ranges.

Now off for a shoot.

I figured the M-14 would be a good test bed for the durability and repeatability of a scope, cause if its going to take a beating its going to take a beating on an M-14. I set my zero at 100yrds, after dialing in I went to set the top turret and windage turrets to the zero mark. There is an allen key to loosen the turret caps off and if you are not careful you will move your zero a click or two. The caps have to come right off and be reset on the scope to the Zero Mark.

We spent the day shooting and I ran 200rnds through the scope and rifle shooting at targets from 100-500 meters working the turrets up and down with no loss of zero and excellent repeatability through all ranges. The MP-20 is calibrated in Miliradian with .5mil markers in the retical. Very nice setup. After 50rnds I shot the box up, left, down, right, up, left and down. with a perfect return to zero. I repeated the box again after 100rnds and again a perfect return to zero. The scopes clarity was excellent Range day with the scope was a success.

Ok all was not 100% with the scope had 2 minor glitches. 1 The front scope cover came off, the pin for the flipup cap worked its way loose after 20 some rounds and fell off, Scope caps get a negative score for quality. I attached the scope shade and hand tightend it on. With the cycling of the rifle I found it would work it's way loose after a couple of mags. So I give the scope shade a negative score.

Over all I think the scope is well worth the money and I would have no hesitation using it on an M-14 AR-15 platform or bolt guns. It does not compete with the leupolds and Nightforce scopes or higher end optics, and would not be my choice for a serious competition or precision rifle scope but over all I would give it 4 outa 5 stars for Its category. I would say it is better than alot of scopes in its price range and don't think you would be making a mistake in using it as a starter scope or for everyday use.

Here are some pics of the rifle and scope...sorry in my excitement of shooting it I forgot to take the camera to the range. I will update with more pics on another outing.

If you are interested in grabbing one, contact CyberK on this site.

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I realy like the reticle. It follows the IOR MP-8 retical very closely and I have always been a fan of Hash mark scopes over Mil-dot. Just for the unobstructed view. I will try and get my cammera aimed down the tube for a picture, it is a pleasant reticle to view through, I think alot of shooters would prefer it over the Mil-dot, but thats just my personal OPINION.
 
Please note the new pricing as well below. We haven't had a chance to update the website yet, but the pricing below remains in affect.

We are offering a 10% discount on remaining, in stock, Falcon Optics as a result of new discounted pricing offered to us. Our discount will not start until the next order, but we decided to pass on the new pricing on our remaining stock as well.

New Pricing is effective on the following products:

Menace 10x42 (available in mildot and MP20) Reg $404.99......Now $364.49
Merlin 4-14x42 (available in MP20) Reg $424.99.....Now $382.49
T35 Premier Target Scope Reg $498.99........Now $449.09

We also have two Merlin 4-14x42 in stock in mildot. These are customer returns. Both are functional and were not returned due to defects. We are clearing these out at $329.99. Email for more details on these scopes.

We have a limited number of scopes remaining at this time and we are not sure when our next order will be placed. We are looking for retailers across Canada at this time. If we can get enough retailers we will discontinue our retail sales and focus on distribution to our new retailers.

As always, email us at mike@allengunworks.com with questions or to order.
 
What is the benefit of the MP20 over the mil dot?

I would say for the most part it's a personal preference.

Myself I find it easier for rangeing accurately with a hash mark retical and find it gives you a better field of view.(Although in the past couple years with the Laser Range finders I would say my ranging skills in a scope are going to need a refresher). Dots just seem to obscure targets at long range if using hold-overs. The math is all the same. I seem to have a more precise aim with the hashmark scope, but that could be more psychological than actual but it works for me. Try them both and go with your favorite.

If anyone is inteterested In checking out the scope, I will have it at the Top Dog match at the Genesee range this weekend outside Edmonton. Hopeing to be at the range on Friday for the shoot on Saturday. Look me up there if you want to have a view through it.
 
I have never used a super sniper so can't honestly compare.
I just got home from the Top Dog match at Genesee and showed the scope to a guy that has a Super sniper. His opinion was that the optics in the menace are clearer and he liked the retical. Im supposed to call him with the contact info for CyberK, I beleive he will be ordering one or more as he is tied in with a gun shop in Edmonton.

If anyone has run both and wants to give thier imput feel free.
 
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Hey LRC, how bright are the optics on it?? I noticed that in your pics that you have one of the sun shades on, are they needed on a regular day??? I ordered a hunter 4-14 in mp20 from Cyberk last week and it should be here on trues:dancingbanana::dancingbanana::dancingbanana: I can't frikin wait:runaway::runaway:
 
Optics are very clear and sharp to the edges of the scope.

I Believe you will be happy with your scope. I havent tried the Variable...maybe on my next rifle project but I would assume it is just as clear, Add your opinion of it to this review or start another, would like to hear what you think of it.

Best of luck.
 
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