Is this too much scope?

bill c68

bill c68

CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Rating - 99.4%
163   1   1
Location
Prince Edward Island
Just got a deal I couldn't refuse on this scope:

S_WPerfOpticslogo.jpg

swr41842.jpg


http://www.gunaccessories.com/SWOptics/RifleScopes.asp

Magnification: 4-18x
Objective Diameter (mm): 42
Reticle: Mil-Dot
Parallax Setting yds/m: 50/15
Windage & Elevation:
(inches @100yds/mm@100m) .25/7
Eye Relief (mm/inches): 80/3.2
Exit Pupil: 10.5
Linear Field of View @ 1000 yds/m: 31.4/10.5
Angular Field of View (degrees): 6


I got it for my deer/bear rifle (Ruger M77 MKII in 7mm-08), I was looking for a 3-9 or 2.5-10 or something. Is 4X too much for bush/stand hunting?
 
Last edited:
I wouldn't say its too much. It won't be as fast as say a 2x mag but it is most definitely usable. You may not use the high end much, but atleast you have it if you need it. Considering you got a great deal on it. I say run with it.

TDC
 
todbartell said:
What make of scope is that?? :confused: 50 yd paralax setting? wouldnt that be a rimfire scope??
Click to expand...
That got me confused as well... I am going to try it out. The make is Smith & Wesson. I can't see a 4X-18X target/Varmint scope with an A/O that adjusts to 1000 yds being set at a parallax of 50yds??? But maybe that's why I got such a good deal.

Here is the only dealer I can find that sells them:
http://www.gunaccessories.com/SWOptics/RifleScopes.asp
 
Its A/O...parallax free at 50 yds at lowest setting...adjust up from there....i think.
Varmint scope....I would hesitate to put on a hunting rifle...probly would work fine, but I like something smaller and "tougher".

Just my .02
 
On the paralax, the specs you have posted say 50yds/15M. 15M is roughly 50 feet not 50yds. I'm guessing that is a typo and referrs to the minimum setting on the AO. I would consider a 4-18x a varmint scope, but lots of guys swear by a fixed 4x so it could work as a deer rifle. It wouldn't be something I'd consider for where I hunt though ( 200yds = a long shot).
 
Looks like a POS Tasco w/ a different name on it.
Tasco contracts out their scopes ie. Cabela's

Hope you didn't pay too much!

IMHO not worth over $100
 
Pickles said:
Looks like a POS Tasco w/ a different name on it.
Tasco contracts out their scopes ie. Cabela's

Hope you didn't pay too much!

IMHO not worth over $100
Click to expand...


I did a trade for it... it is definitely Superior to any Tasco, I have owned POS Tascos. This scope was selling in the US for $572. I think they are definitely not a Leupold but they are of good quality.
 
Just because they were " selling" for $572 doesn't mean they are worth $572

Try a ebay search, you might be surprised;)

Hey, but if you're happy, that's all that matters. But for $500+ i'd personally be into a Leupold.
Just my 2 centys.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom