Best scope for the dollar/pound?

From USA, 828 posts

Now this doesn't have to be some billion dollar leupold or Zeiss scope. Personally, I like the Tasco golden antler with adjustable objective for $60. It's waterproff, fogproof and resists the shock of my break barrel rifle. Great, clear view, easy eye relief.
But what do I know, I've only had a few prior to this one, and they've all been on cheapo bb rifles.
Some guys on these forums are real snobs when it comes to this stuff, so be honest. Even if it sounds insane.

From Oxfordshire, 390 posts

Best scopes for the money are either Hawke or Simmons in my opinion.

I don't know particular models, but I have a Simmons 4x32 which was only £40 and it's the best scope I've ever used - it's everything proof and has superb eye relief and the best image quality I've seen.

I mentioned Hawke because they're probably the best all round value scopes - the 30/30 IR ' Nite Eye ' models are fantastic value for money.

Of course, I'm talking about things available over in the UK - you Americans seem to get everything cheaper than over here.

From Mankato, MN, 4129 posts

here a good 3-9x32 bushnell on sale about 50 bucks or 25BP does pretty well. Some more advanced shooters may spend upto 100 dollars for target scopes for competitions or something special. But you have the money..they have the scope...seen some upto 500 hundred dollars....not something I would ever need.

From Sydney, Australia, 1679 posts

Ive seen scopes for A$3000 i just can't see what extra they will do compared to a $100 scope

From Ipswich, 3298 posts

There is a huge difference. For one thing the clarity is far far better, the adjustments are clear and more precise. No optical blurring from zoom. Very Very durable, will last alot longer. They would be good for anything from a .22 to a .50 cal

From Ipswich, 3298 posts

I've had quite a few different scopes, starting off with an SMK 4X32, then up to an SMK 3-9X40. Then I started with Hawke and since then have pretty much always stuck with them. I've had several 3-9X40-50 scopes. An Endurance scope, MAP and milldot scopes from Hawke. I eventualy tried a Ritchter optik 3-9X50 IR which was OK but nothing great.

I currently own a Hawke Sidewinder 3-12X52 on special offer for £99 with a free sidewheel. And a Hawke Varmint II 3-12X44 which came on my .22LR They are worth £160 and £109 respectivley. They are quite expensive scopes but when you have a good rifle it can be improved no end by a good scope and mounts.

From Ireland, 783 posts

i have a crossnar has anyone heard of them

From Ipswich, 3298 posts

Nope can't say I have, sounds like Crosman to me.

From Ireland, 783 posts

nope its a crosnar
thats what it says anyway
its good now that i have got it sorted
but i can't find a review anywhere for it

From Oxfordshire, 390 posts

Never heard of them - I don't think anyone else has either.

What is it, like some obscure car boot sale item or something?