good CHEAP optics!...

whirlwind · 07-10-2004, 02:55 AM

i was cruising through kmart the other day looking for a playstation game my boy wanted (walmart didnt have it!) anyway since i was there i went to the outdoor dept to laugh at their junk! well there was a 3x9 scope with rings for a 22 for 20 bucks. so i bought it for some strange reason, and i is really quite nice! very clear sight picture! the only brand name on it was "northwest territories" ive never heard of em before but i was pleasantly surprised with its function! so whats the cheapest best optics yall ever bought?

Shaun · 07-10-2004, 03:09 AM

watch www.grafs.com and check the clearance sale regularly -- they have some great deal on good scopes -- I bought a set of Nikon 6x24x50mm Bino's a few years back paid 150 for a $400 set

whirlwind · 07-10-2004, 03:12 AM

wow! ill fer sure keep a watch out on that! im planning on getting a savage fp110 sometime this year ill need a good scope on it! thanks for the heads up!

Snakebite · 07-10-2004, 08:41 AM

The cheapest I got was a Simmons for about $50. I paid about $49 too much for that scope. Absolutely horrible scope.
I ordered a target scope for my .17HMR through Graffs and was very happy with it. Graffs had the lowest prices on optics and carry the good name brand stuff.

dave375hh · 07-10-2004, 09:00 AM

The best prices on optics I've found are from Midsouth shooters. The best value in low price optics is the Bushnell Banner line. I have four of them that are performing as designed for multiple years, one 1.5X4.5 -20mm has been on my 12ga. sluggun for 12 years and still holds zero and is fog free. That gun has wrecked four scopes before I bought the Bushnell.
www.midsouthshooters.com

Actually I have no problem beating Graf's prices through several other outlets. I also had issues with their delivery times and backorders not being filled. Just me???????? I don't know.

Rufus Rhastus J · 07-10-2004, 10:16 AM

I have found Clearview Investments to be a great place for scopes. For example, I got a Norinco 3X9X54 for $39.00! I know, it's a cheapie but, it's clear and I can see a bright picture! In low light, it does real good provided you don't try to magnify from the lowest point. But, all in all, not bad for the price. i got several 3X9X40 scopes for only $12.00 ea., because I bought five at once. I'm happy. Sure, i'd like the best but, money is hard to get!

whirlwind · 07-10-2004, 10:55 AM

clearview investments?...ill have to look that up! i never heard of a norinco scope before id like to see that.

Big Dog · 07-10-2004, 12:08 PM

I'm ususally well satisfied with Simmons and Bushnell. I've got several, and haven't had one break yet.

Awhile back, I bought two 3-9X40 "Blaser" scopes (Chinese-made) that are clear and sharp, and hold zero well - for about $20 apiece. The catch? The windage knob is marked backwards! I just have to remember to adjust for "Light" and "Reft"!

ScottD · 07-10-2004, 01:19 PM

I agree with Dave. For total order savings MidSouth is hard to beat. Sometimes SWAFA will have scope on close out that nobody can touch. As usual it all comes down to shopping and where to shop.

whirlwind · 07-10-2004, 06:28 PM

blaser?...where do they sell those bigdog?

Big Dog · 07-10-2004, 07:42 PM

Blasers were made by the same factory making the cheaper Simmons line. Nowadays, "Blaser" is a model name for those cheaper Simmons scopes.
I got mine at a gun show. One of my favorite Vendors always has the oddball ammo and accessories I like, scopes and such. We got a gunshow next weekend, so I'll be checking out his tables again. Come to think of it, I've gotten several good guns from him too - a Nagant M44 (unissued), a Swiss K31 and the Yugo SKS.
I've been looking for a decent red dot sight, and he'll probably have what I want.

whirlwind · 07-11-2004, 12:48 AM

speaking of red dot...did you know walmart is carrying bsa red dot optics now? saw one the other day as a matter of fact. it was 38 bucks i think but not sure,,,maybe it was 48?

Big Dog · 07-11-2004, 06:16 AM

Yep, we gottem here too. I'll check out the gunshow first though - might get it cheaper.

Rufus Rhastus J · 07-11-2004, 10:19 AM

Whirlwind, check the Shotgun news, they are online, too!

whirlwind · 07-11-2004, 12:23 PM

thanks rufus! i dont know why but ive never even thought of them as having a web site!

steel_warrior1 · 07-18-2004, 02:14 PM

My Savage came stock with a 3-9 by 32 Simmons scope and it is the biggest piece of crap i have ever looked through. With an eye relief of about 1.5", you have to stretch so far you will break your neck. And it icys over so fast you can't even look at the deer.

gunssb · 03-11-2005, 11:43 AM

https://www.natchezss.com has refurb simmons blasers (the lower end ones that big dawg was talking about) for $23 - you'll probably make fun of me but that's all I can afford right now

lefty o · 03-11-2005, 12:04 PM

there is no such thing as good cheap optics. they are either one or the other- either cheap, or good.

tommy · 03-11-2005, 12:46 PM

i bought a 3x9x40 tasco at wallyworld for about 40 bucks . i have no complaints yet . it holds a zero perfectly but my ar15 doesn't have a whole lot of recoil.so if you goin to mount it to a gun without alot of recoil the 3x9x40 tasco isn't that bad of a scope and price.and quality too!!!

07-10-2004, 02:55 AM	#1
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	good CHEAP optics!... i was cruising through kmart the other day looking for a playstation game my boy wanted (walmart didnt have it!) anyway since i was there i went to the outdoor dept to laugh at their junk! well there was a 3x9 scope with rings for a 22 for 20 bucks. so i bought it for some strange reason, and i is really quite nice! very clear sight picture! the only brand name on it was "northwest territories" ive never heard of em before but i was pleasantly surprised with its function! so whats the cheapest best optics yall ever bought? __________________ De oppresso liber !

07-10-2004, 03:09 AM	#2
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,619 Images: 1	watch www.grafs.com and check the clearance sale regularly -- they have some great deal on good scopes -- I bought a set of Nikon 6x24x50mm Bino's a few years back paid 150 for a $400 set __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

07-10-2004, 03:12 AM	#3
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	wow! ill fer sure keep a watch out on that! im planning on getting a savage fp110 sometime this year ill need a good scope on it! thanks for the heads up! __________________ De oppresso liber !

07-10-2004, 09:00 AM	#5
dave375hh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 587	The best prices on optics I've found are from Midsouth shooters. The best value in low price optics is the Bushnell Banner line. I have four of them that are performing as designed for multiple years, one 1.5X4.5 -20mm has been on my 12ga. sluggun for 12 years and still holds zero and is fog free. That gun has wrecked four scopes before I bought the Bushnell. www.midsouthshooters.com Actually I have no problem beating Graf's prices through several other outlets. I also had issues with their delivery times and backorders not being filled. Just me???????? I don't know. __________________ Dave 375 H&H Last edited by dave375hh; 07-10-2004 at 09:02 AM. Reason: Add hyperlink

07-10-2004, 10:16 AM	#6
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Images: 1	I have found Clearview Investments to be a great place for scopes. For example, I got a Norinco 3X9X54 for $39.00! I know, it's a cheapie but, it's clear and I can see a bright picture! In low light, it does real good provided you don't try to magnify from the lowest point. But, all in all, not bad for the price. i got several 3X9X40 scopes for only $12.00 ea., because I bought five at once. I'm happy. Sure, i'd like the best but, money is hard to get! __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

07-10-2004, 08:41 AM	#4
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,844	The cheapest I got was a Simmons for about $50. I paid about $49 too much for that scope. Absolutely horrible scope. I ordered a target scope for my .17HMR through Graffs and was very happy with it. Graffs had the lowest prices on optics and carry the good name brand stuff.

07-10-2004, 10:55 AM	#7
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	clearview investments?...ill have to look that up! i never heard of a norinco scope before id like to see that. __________________ De oppresso liber !

07-10-2004, 12:08 PM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,412	I'm ususally well satisfied with Simmons and Bushnell. I've got several, and haven't had one break yet. Awhile back, I bought two 3-9X40 "Blaser" scopes (Chinese-made) that are clear and sharp, and hold zero well - for about $20 apiece. The catch? The windage knob is marked backwards! I just have to remember to adjust for "Light" and "Reft"! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-10-2004, 01:19 PM	#9
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	I agree with Dave. For total order savings MidSouth is hard to beat. Sometimes SWAFA will have scope on close out that nobody can touch. As usual it all comes down to shopping and where to shop. __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

07-10-2004, 06:28 PM	#10
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	blaser?...where do they sell those bigdog? __________________ De oppresso liber !

07-10-2004, 07:42 PM	#11
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,412	Blasers were made by the same factory making the cheaper Simmons line. Nowadays, "Blaser" is a model name for those cheaper Simmons scopes. I got mine at a gun show. One of my favorite Vendors always has the oddball ammo and accessories I like, scopes and such. We got a gunshow next weekend, so I'll be checking out his tables again. Come to think of it, I've gotten several good guns from him too - a Nagant M44 (unissued), a Swiss K31 and the Yugo SKS. I've been looking for a decent red dot sight, and he'll probably have what I want. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-11-2004, 12:48 AM	#12
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	speaking of red dot...did you know walmart is carrying bsa red dot optics now? saw one the other day as a matter of fact. it was 38 bucks i think but not sure,,,maybe it was 48? __________________ De oppresso liber !

07-11-2004, 06:16 AM	#13
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,412	Yep, we gottem here too. I'll check out the gunshow first though - might get it cheaper. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-11-2004, 10:19 AM	#14
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Images: 1	Whirlwind, check the Shotgun news, they are online, too! __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

07-11-2004, 12:23 PM	#15
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,751 Images: 1	thanks rufus! i dont know why but ive never even thought of them as having a web site! __________________ De oppresso liber !

07-18-2004, 02:14 PM	#16
steel_warrior1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oberlin, Kansas (Middle of nowhere.) Posts: 435	My Savage came stock with a 3-9 by 32 Simmons scope and it is the biggest piece of crap i have ever looked through. With an eye relief of about 1.5", you have to stretch so far you will break your neck. And it icys over so fast you can't even look at the deer.

03-11-2005, 11:43 AM	#17
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	https://www.natchezss.com has refurb simmons blasers (the lower end ones that big dawg was talking about) for $23 - you'll probably make fun of me but that's all I can afford right now

03-11-2005, 12:04 PM	#18
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,107	there is no such thing as good cheap optics. they are either one or the other- either cheap, or good.

03-11-2005, 12:46 PM	#19
tommy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: schriever la Posts: 4,147 Images: 6	i bought a 3x9x40 tasco at wallyworld for about 40 bucks . i have no complaints yet . it holds a zero perfectly but my ar15 doesn't have a whole lot of recoil.so if you goin to mount it to a gun without alot of recoil the 3x9x40 tasco isn't that bad of a scope and price.and quality too!!!