CVLife FFP Scopes

Golden Slumbers said:

Anyone have any experience with these optics? 16x FFP for less than $200 seems like a pretty good deal...

CVLIFE BearPower 4-16x50 FFP Scope - Global [Pre-Sale]

Discover the CVLIFE BearPower 4-16x50 FFP Scope, ideal for precision shooting with a clear image, red illumination, and rugged design for all terrains.

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I have one , i don't use it any more , you get what you pay for Especially True in scopes . although it depends what your shooting if just backyard cans i guess it would be good . I found POI shifted after 50 yards , just enough to totally miss .25 inch dot.

Check out Discovery Optics & Vector for better quality, similarly priced scopes. There are more options available nowadays for scopes that won't break the bank. Westhunter & Sniper also. Not familiar with CV Life.

Gerry52 said:

Check out Discovery Optics & Vector for better quality, similarly priced scopes. There are more options available nowadays for scopes that won't break the bank. Westhunter & Sniper also. Not familiar with CV Life.

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I have a Westhunter Gen 2. I do love the Reticle, and for 100 and in i love it. True. the turrets are great. Although, I find the parallax adjustment isn't so precise. Vector, the newer PRS - ED/HD/LHD series Discoverys are nice too.
For the price Vector and Discovery optics are as good as it gets for budget scopes. was doing some longer range shooting this past weekend, the WH gen 2 Parallax knob was over 200 to shoot at 150, the center dot stopped shifting just shy of 300. The ED series and Veyrons did not have this issue.

I think the only CVLife scopes I would risk money on are the cheap ones, under $60. Once you start spending close to $200 you can get a real scope with a reputation and good warranty. Hawke, Athlon, Vortex, Bushnell etc can be had for the same prices.

The JackalHowl series looks worth the money, and would be nice on a budget pcp imo.

I’ve had one of these for years, it is a spare these days, but I’m always surprised at how good it is for the money. Very clear, side focus and comes with rings.

For a scope for less than $200, I'd look at (in no particular order)
UTG Compact scopes 3-12X44 and 4-16x44 amazing what you get for right around $200
Vector Veyron 3-12X44 and 4-16x44 and 10x
Hawke Airmax 4-12X40, maybe go used to get under $200
and last but not least, I have a CenterPoint Adventure Class 4-16x40 that is amazing for $89. It is a tank and works like scopes costing much more. I've had it on every gun I've owned for years and it just keeps on going.

I have 4 of the 5-25x56 BearSwift scopes. I have a couple Hawke scopes and an old Leupold and in my opinion the BearSwift is the superior scope. The turrets are solid, each click well defined. The optics are clear side to side. A bit heavy but 34mm tube 56mm objective scopes are heavy.

My only real issue with them is the focus ring is very stiff so your have to take your eye off the scope and look at the ring to turn it. I bought 33mm focus rings from Jake at jb3dpd.com that mount on perfectly and have solved that issue.

$135 on Alibaba, in my opinion, the best bang for the buck scope on the market. As good as scopes 3 or 4 times as expensive.

No experience with those cv life. I do have 3 Blackhound genesis 6-24 scopes. Love them. Can be had on Amazon for 200

Golden Slumbers said:

Thanks for the input, everyone. Any thoughts on this one?

DISCOVERYOPT HD GEN II 5-30X56 SFIR FFP-Z-MRAD/MOA Diameter:34MM Optics Scopes

HD GEN II 5-30X56SFIR First focal plane scopes Rifle scopes have upgraded optical systems and provide high brightness and ultimate clarity. 5-30 magnification with 56mm objective diameter and 34 mm tube size features 0.1MRAD click value adjustments for long-distance shooting precision adjustment...

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Twice the price of the BearSwift 5-25x56.

At a certain point high magnification becomes distracting. The slightest movement of the rifle translates into your target jumping around in your FOV. I rarely go beyond 20x.

Unless you are shooting long range high magnification really isnt needed. I buy more for the large objective and FOV.

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Ratzy said:

Twice the price of the BearSwift 5-25x56.

At a certain point high magnification becomes distracting. The slightest movement of the rifle translates into your target jumping around in your FOV. I rarely go beyond 20x.

Unless you are shooting long range high magnification really isnt needed. I buy more for the large objective and FOV.

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I used to have a 6-24x44, there is one place i use max magnification no matter what. When zeroing. the higher the magnifcation the more precise you can attempt to dissect your impacts with the vertical stadia. If you can put your gun in a lead sled at perfect 90deg level at any range, i prefer close in 15-25, your impact holes will look like asteroid impact craters. Get it to where that center line perfectly bisects the holes. It will make for higher precision at longer ranges. I typically hunt 75 and in at 6x-8x rarely go over 12x unless i'm having difficulty seeing the impact marks.

SciueraPlumbea said:

I used to have a 6-24x44, there is one place i use max magnification no matter what. When zeroing. the higher the magnifcation the more precise you can attempt to dissect your impacts with the vertical stadia. If you can put your gun in a lead sled at perfect 90deg level at any range, i prefer close in 15-25, your impact holes will look like asteroid impact craters. Get it to where that center line perfectly bisects the holes. It will make for higher precision at longer ranges. I typically hunt 75 and in at 6x-8x rarely go over 12x unless i'm having difficulty seeing the impact marks.

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A bit more involved process than I use but essentially the same. I shoot paper out to about 45 yards and unless I'm testing a new rifle, pellet or scope for accuracy I'm at 12x or 16x. I'm old and weirdly my eyesight isnt what it was 50 years ago so I need a bit more mag.

Ratzy said:

A bit more involved process than I use but essentially the same. I shoot paper out to about 45 yards and unless I'm testing a new rifle, pellet or scope for accuracy I'm at 12x or 16x. I'm old and weirdly my eyesight isnt what it was 50 years ago so I need a bit more mag.

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My eyes suck too, totally understand . But, for reasons you mentioned of the tiniest twitch having a near seismic effect on the image stability at true high magnifcations i'm on the same page as you. the reason i use 6-8x closer than 75-80 is the ease of acquisition. Usually im shooting pest birds, So all that is required of precision is hit center mass. Birds anatomy is bascially a ball on two sticks with wings, so aim at the fat part, POP. target shooting is where I employ high mag

Golden Slumbers said:

Thanks for the input, everyone. Any thoughts on this one?

DISCOVERYOPT HD GEN II 5-30X56 SFIR FFP-Z-MRAD/MOA Diameter:34MM Optics Scopes

HD GEN II 5-30X56SFIR First focal plane scopes Rifle scopes have upgraded optical systems and provide high brightness and ultimate clarity. 5-30 magnification with 56mm objective diameter and 34 mm tube size features 0.1MRAD click value adjustments for long-distance shooting precision adjustment...

discoveryopt.com

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CV Life 4X16's?...I have several...great for backyard shooters reasonable glass, no real complaints for the price....Discovery scopes? I have several of those also...very good glass never any real issue's with them.....EXCEPT...the one I just got on Thursday.....Carl and I think it's HUGE!!