Weaver Kaspa Scopes

[Demonical]

Question peoples; anybody ever tried one of these?

Talking about the 1.5-6x32 with 30mm tube. Kind of a decent looking scope, except it says "Made in China" on the bottom...

I'm asking cuz CTC in Wct has them in stock.

 

[kamlooky]

If you have any faith in Chuck Hawks, here's his list.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/scopes_price_class.htm

 

[wheels]

They come with a lot of the Savage packages.

I've seen several give up the ghost and , IMO, they have no business being used on a center-fire.

 

[Demonical]

^ Have you used one personally? Do you know people that have used one?

I read a bunch of comments on USA online forums. Everybody that has used one has positive comments, for the most part.
The common problem I read is less than optimum eye relief.

I love Leupold scopes so the option for me, would be to get into something in the Leupy line...

Btw, I'm looking to stick this on a Norc M305.

 

[Attilathecanuk]

The kaspa came on the international trophy Hunter in 7remmag of mine and I have been shooting with it for 3 years. I have probably fired 500 rounds through it give or take and the scope works just fine! When I install a Boyd's stock I will likely upgrade the scope to a viper vortex or something but the weaver kaspa has been fine by me and will probably go on a .22 or something.

 

[wheels]

^ Have you used one personally? Do you know people that have used one?

I read a bunch of comments on USA online forums. Everybody that has used one has positive comments, for the most part.
The common problem I read is less than optimum eye relief.

I love Leupold scopes so the option for me, would be to get into something in the Leupy line...

Btw, I'm looking to stick this on a Norc M305.

Yes, 2 friends had them on their Savage package deals, one in .243 and one in .300wsm and both fell apart internally.

M14's are notoriously hard on scopes, so that is something else to consider.

 

[galamb]

I have one on my model 11 Savage 6.5 Creed (came with it) and have not seen a need to swap it out yet.

But as has been noted, I have heard of them falling apart internally (like all of a sudden the reticle is turned out of whack) - BUT it seems to be an all or nothing thing with them - either they work fine or fall apart almost right away.

Don't rate them solely based on the "made in China".

Bushnell, Nikon, Vortex and a number of other "brand names" have some/many of their models made by the C.H. Ina company - usually their entry level scopes.

The next tier is generally made in the Philippines with the top end models coming from the US or Japan.

 

[Demonical]

K, well thanks for the replies. I'm thinking it's the old saying, you get what you pay for, and trying to get away with bargain rifles scopes is never really a bargain.

So I will pass on the Zombie Max.

 

[kayaker1]

I have been using one on a savage package in .223 for about 3 years, mainly a range rifle with a few coyote outings.

Its hardly a 'good quality' scope (IIRC they retail for about $150 and probably compete with the Bushnell Banner/Trophy). Its a significant step up in quality from the old savage package bushnells.
Mine holds zero without any issues thus far.

That's said, would I put one onto a hunting rifle I intended to take after big game with regular use - no way. I have been burned by cheap scope internals twice in my early years of hunting and shooting and learned my lesson.

 

[Demonical]

I ordered a Leupold VX.R 1.25-4x20mm(30mm tube), with a Firedot Circle reticle, from Frontier Firearms.

Done.

Overkill? No such thing...

 

[galamb]

I remember reading an article quite a number of years ago written by some guide out west (Elk guide).

His "opinion" was that most guys do things wrong in terms of their gear.

They buy a decent rifle that is more than accurate enough to get the job done then put the cheapest glass and shoot the cheapest ammo they can get ahold of.

His suggestion was that the scope should cost as much, if not more than your rifle.

Maybe he was on to something.

But being "poor" I tend to spend half as much on glass as I paid for the rifle (unless it was already scoped or if I'm replacing the scope that came with it). That has served me fairly well.

But can say, I have never had a scope failure at all - so maybe just lucky.

 

[Nikon Travis M.]

Bushnell, Nikon, Vortex and a number of other "brand names" have some/many of their models made by the C.H. Ina company - usually their entry level scopes.

The next tier is generally made in the Philippines with the top end models coming from the US or Japan.

Currently all Nikon riflescopes are made in the Philippines.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

I picked up a Weaver Kaspa 4-16x44. So far I have no complaints and am actually very impressed for the price.

It has many features that I am impressed with, long eye relief of 4"+, side parallax adjustment, 1/4" click adjustments, nice thin wide reticle with ballistic hold overs, and it has a long tube body making it real easy to mount where I like it. The glass is good enough for the girls that I date. Likely comparable to Bushnell Trophy, not as bright as a Legend.

I looked at these for 2 years, finally needed a scope and the price was right so I am giving this a shot..
I am usually a Leupold guy but I am getting tired of putting $700 into a scope to have it sit on a gun that gets fired only 20 times per year.

 

[scott_r]

Im done with Leupold until they get rid of the Korth Cartel..I bought a VX6 and called them about a reticle change and some engraving that they are supposed to offer......what a joke..I returned the optic to Cabelas after getting the run around from them.

 

[TheTooner]

I remember reading an article quite a number of years ago written by some guide out west (Elk guide).

His "opinion" was that most guys do things wrong in terms of their gear.

They buy a decent rifle that is more than accurate enough to get the job done then put the cheapest glass and shoot the cheapest ammo they can get ahold of.

His suggestion was that the scope should cost as much, if not more than your rifle.

Maybe he was on to something.

But being "poor" I tend to spend half as much on glass as I paid for the rifle (unless it was already scoped or if I'm replacing the scope that came with it). That has served me fairly well.

But can say, I have never had a scope failure at all - so maybe just lucky.

He was wrong. You should spend as much on a scope as it takes to get a scope that is good enough for the role you will use it in. If the scope is good enough throwing more money at it to match or exceed the price of the rifle has no direct effect on the performance of the scope.

 

[SKScanuck]

I have 3 Kaspa 3-9x40 that came off the Savage package rifles. Two are on 308's, one on a 22. I like them. No problems with any of them.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

Kaspa Update:
The adjustment dials are supposed to be 1/4" click.
I could not get my rifle sighted in to my liking after firing 20 very accurate handloads.
One click would be 1/2" one time and then other times it would be an inch or so, sometimes nothing, never a 1/4".
I returned the scope because I am used to precise adjustments and I could see this thing being a headache.
Could not get it dialled in...

 

[gunrunner8]

Im done with Leupold until they get rid of the Korth Cartel..

Ditto!
Leupold is a good company but thanks to Korth Cartel their products are way, way overpriced compared to their competition.
Korth's newest policy to warrant only those scopes that were purchased from them was the last straw....