OK so ol Willie has inspired me to list a few potential pitfalls to watch out for when buying a new scope . This is not a hard and fast rule list , but should point ya in the right direction.
*FREE RINGS INCLUDED * So this may seem like a cool addition to a scope purchase but remember that the 3$ set of rings that come " free" are a way to sell a 40$ scope for 60$ .
*FREE SEE THRU RINGS* Possibly the only thing scarier when it comes to free rings is the dreaded see thru version ..Never a good sign.
* FREE FLIP UP SCOPE CAPS * Again you will probably be paying for something you won't use , or worse its a " gift" to help you rid them of unsalable inventory
*ILLUMINATED RECTICLES* I personally cannot think of anything more fun to play with for about 20 seconds when you get a new scope than this semi-useless feature on it . After that its just a useless feature because your dumbass left the light on , now it just houses a dead battery .
* 28 COLOR RECTICLE* Ask yourself if you really need a crosshair with 4 different shades of violet ? If your answer is yes then that could explain your slim fit jeans , and love of showtunes .
* WEIRD DUCKBILL OBJECTIVE * One way to know you got hosed on your last scope purchase is if the front bell has a swollen top lip ..No idea what its for , and happier not knowing . Its like seeing the belly of the fat chick at the bar , and really not wanting to.
*BLISTER PACKAGE * If your scope comes in a blister package that should at least be a Hint that maybe this is money I'll regret spending later . But cheer up , most likely it came with a free knife.
* FREE GOODIES * If your scope comes with a free flashlight , pocket knife , compass, or Dr.Scholls set of slip in inserts you may have just took it up the ol BooBoo
*SCOPES FROM GUN COMPANYS* In case this is news to you , your favorite airgun company doesn't " make" scopes . They just have some Chinese glass made with their logo . And when the scope is part of a " package deal" its almost always a throw away type scope . Just like Remington doesn't actually make beef jerky , and screw in steps .
* THE NEW SCOPE MAKER* By far the most dangerous way to spend hard earned money ...See if this sounds familiar .... A few kind hearted and community minded execs from one of the " Big Evil" scope companies set off on their own to make scope buying a safe and cuddly buying experience for all of us who have been taken advantage of by Mean Old Scope Companies in the past ...These guys have nothing but the purest of intentions ...Hell they probably give their paycheck away to animal shelters , and tampon drives for the homeless. ......NOPE , Just another group of dudes who have a Chinese company make up some scopes with their names on it and Boxes up nice and pretty. Its harsh but its fair .
* FINAL THOUGHTS * I have spent literally a small fortune trying to buy 700$ scopes for 180$ .... Never once was I happy ...Except for when I finally opened up my wallet and spent the 700$ ..Simple as that , ya get what ya pay for .
*FREE RINGS INCLUDED * So this may seem like a cool addition to a scope purchase but remember that the 3$ set of rings that come " free" are a way to sell a 40$ scope for 60$ .
*FREE SEE THRU RINGS* Possibly the only thing scarier when it comes to free rings is the dreaded see thru version ..Never a good sign.
* FREE FLIP UP SCOPE CAPS * Again you will probably be paying for something you won't use , or worse its a " gift" to help you rid them of unsalable inventory
*ILLUMINATED RECTICLES* I personally cannot think of anything more fun to play with for about 20 seconds when you get a new scope than this semi-useless feature on it . After that its just a useless feature because your dumbass left the light on , now it just houses a dead battery .
* 28 COLOR RECTICLE* Ask yourself if you really need a crosshair with 4 different shades of violet ? If your answer is yes then that could explain your slim fit jeans , and love of showtunes .
* WEIRD DUCKBILL OBJECTIVE * One way to know you got hosed on your last scope purchase is if the front bell has a swollen top lip ..No idea what its for , and happier not knowing . Its like seeing the belly of the fat chick at the bar , and really not wanting to.
*BLISTER PACKAGE * If your scope comes in a blister package that should at least be a Hint that maybe this is money I'll regret spending later . But cheer up , most likely it came with a free knife.
* FREE GOODIES * If your scope comes with a free flashlight , pocket knife , compass, or Dr.Scholls set of slip in inserts you may have just took it up the ol BooBoo
*SCOPES FROM GUN COMPANYS* In case this is news to you , your favorite airgun company doesn't " make" scopes . They just have some Chinese glass made with their logo . And when the scope is part of a " package deal" its almost always a throw away type scope . Just like Remington doesn't actually make beef jerky , and screw in steps .
* THE NEW SCOPE MAKER* By far the most dangerous way to spend hard earned money ...See if this sounds familiar .... A few kind hearted and community minded execs from one of the " Big Evil" scope companies set off on their own to make scope buying a safe and cuddly buying experience for all of us who have been taken advantage of by Mean Old Scope Companies in the past ...These guys have nothing but the purest of intentions ...Hell they probably give their paycheck away to animal shelters , and tampon drives for the homeless. ......NOPE , Just another group of dudes who have a Chinese company make up some scopes with their names on it and Boxes up nice and pretty. Its harsh but its fair .
* FINAL THOUGHTS * I have spent literally a small fortune trying to buy 700$ scopes for 180$ .... Never once was I happy ...Except for when I finally opened up my wallet and spent the 700$ ..Simple as that , ya get what ya pay for .