Compact Scope With Illuminated Recticle?

[JungleShooter]

Sit tight for about a week and wait for independent reviews for a scope that's much nicer and illuminated compared to the VT3 Discovery.

Yo - so what's this scope you are referring to here?

Yo, you got me curious, too. That would be a scope I'd be interested.

Just need 10y SF, FFP, exposed mil turrets, holdoff mil reticle.



Matthias

 

[ctshooter]

Sit tight for about a week and wait for independent reviews for a scope that's much nicer and illuminated compared to the VT3 Discovery.

Yo - so what's this scope you are referring to here?

Yo, you got me curious, too. That would be a scope I'd be interested.

Just need 10y SF, FFP, exposed mil turrets, holdoff mil reticle.



Matthias

Don't forget IR would be a nice touch.

 

[Yo]

You bought 2 of them minis FFP and illuminated already and both total cost for pennies under $400 for 2.

 

[ctshooter]

You bought 2 of them minis FFP and illuminated already and both total cost for pennies under $400 for 2.

I know - I'm just curious if that's the scope you're talking about or something different coming out. Always interested in new releases on items.

Besides, Yo, I'm still waiting on the shipping on those 2 Discovery scopes. 

 

[sticman77]

Why doesn't AIRGUNS OPTICS PLUS carry this very important model? This is wait at I would buy!

https://store.discovery-optics.com/products/discovery-hd-3-12x44-sfir-ffp-compact-first-focal-plane-hunting-optical-sight-riflescope-shooting-rifle-scope-hd-glass-for-338lm

i bought this off of yo's recommendation and am loving the scope. i upgraded from a bugbuster 3-9, so the bar on visual quality wasn't set high before, but it's definitely noticeably better.

my only complaint is that when going from 6x down to 3x, it gets really hard to move. 3x up to 12x works fine, as does 12x down to 6x.



Yo - is there a throw lever you know of that will fit the zoom on this scope?

 

[sticman77]

size comparison if level of compactness is a large concern. IMO the size difference is negligible when compared to the profile of the airgun its on

 

[cmatera]

If you can’t find a throw lever, you can make do with a breakaway coaster aka a cattail:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Breakaway-Nylon-Coasters/918125989?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101017882&&adid=22222222227336024373&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=419092364586&wl4=pla-876694254685&wl5=9029189&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=241058769&wl11=online&wl12=918125989&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0OitsqW16wIVzcDACh1eKA99EAQYAiABEgKWlfD_BwE

 

[JungleShooter]

sticman,

a few months ago I did a broad and deep search for throw levers for scope magnification rings.

I don't know what size your magnification ring is (but maybe you can post it, one day I might buy this same scope and will want to order a throw lever ahead of time...).



Well, I needed something like a 41mm / 1.61" inside diameter throw lever. So, I'll just copy you the links were I found some -- not all have the diameter I needed, check out the descriptions and specs carefully.

Hope you find something!

Matthias





Material: Alu

(1)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33029893807.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.78e83ee7uLpo6M&algo_pvid=4ff52dc1-7b09-4a55-a926-e1f13e150186&algo_expid=4ff52dc1-7b09-4a55-a926-e1f13e150186-8&btsid=0ab50f6215832432995896999e5b81&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

(2)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32755275456.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.78e83ee7uLpo6M&algo_pvid=4ff52dc1-7b09-4a55-a926-e1f13e150186&algo_expid=4ff52dc1-7b09-4a55-a926-e1f13e150186-9&btsid=0ab50f6215832432995896999e5b81&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

SAME FROM THE US:

https://www.amazon.com/Canis-Latran-Magnification-Adjustment-Riflescopes/dp/B01N4KJCOQ

OR

https://www.amazon.com/CANIS-Attachment-Magnification-adjustments-Riflescopes/dp/B07MMBGXL9

(3)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32890898233.html?spm=2114.12057483.0.0.1f7148ead6cGDQ

(4)

https://www.amazon.com/WIngots-Tactical-Switch-Throw-1-654in/dp/B07QFMPRMW

(5)

https://www.amazon.com/ELAN-MILRE-Riflescope-Illuminated-Telescopic/dp/B07TRLFG48/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=42+throw+lever&qid=1583256625&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-24

(6)

https://www.amazon.com/TAC-Vector-Optics-Riflescope-Throw/dp/B07H9SWJTX

OR

https://www.vectoroptics.com/products/view/id/SCOT-57FF.html

ABOUT this product an Amazon customer wrote: “It seems well constructed, but it is NOT 42mm clamped down, it is 44mm on smallest size. This is their 44mm $6.99 ring with a strip of narrow foam added for $3 more. It is solid, and the long lever is really nice. If you need smaller than 44mm, this will not work with out some help.”





Material: Polymer

(7)

https://www.amazon.com/Scope-Polymer-Levers-Magnification-Adjustment/dp/B07PZBCH3M

(8)

https://www.amazon.com/ELAN-MILRE-Riflescope-Illuminated-Telescopic/dp/B07TRLFG48

(9)

https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/optic-accessories/scope-throw-levers/switchview-eagle-eye-universal-speedlever-prod68377.aspx

OR

https://www.switchviewusa.com/product-category/eagle-eye/





Very nice, and often rather expensive for the material used (both alu and polymer) -- made for specific brand name scopes:

There are a few companies that make very nice, and often rather expensive throw levers -- for specific brand name scopes. You'd find* a brand name scope that has the same magnification ring diameter as yours. Then buy a lever for that brand name scope.

*The page that states diameters of many scopes is: https://www.switchviewusa.com



Companies:

https://www.natchezss.com/millett-magnilever-aluminum-scope-rings-fits-bushnell-elite-e122.html

http://shop.aadmount.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=Levers

https://www.natchezss.com/millett-magnilever-aluminum-scope-rings-fits-bushnell-elite-e122.html

https://mkmachining.com/product-category/throw-levers-2/

http://throwlevers.com

https://www.switchviewusa.com

 

[Yo]

Why doesn't AIRGUNS OPTICS PLUS carry this very important model? This is wait at I would buy!

https://store.discovery-optics.com/products/discovery-hd-3-12x44-sfir-ffp-compact-first-focal-plane-hunting-optical-sight-riflescope-shooting-rifle-scope-hd-glass-for-338lm

i bought this off of yo's recommendation and am loving the scope. i upgraded from a bugbuster 3-9, so the bar on visual quality wasn't set high before, but it's definitely noticeably better.

my only complaint is that when going from 6x down to 3x, it gets really hard to move. 3x up to 12x works fine, as does 12x down to 6x.



Yo - is there a throw lever you know of that will fit the zoom on this scope?

I haven't tried the ohunt yet but will probably buy a lot just to have and make them work since they're made out of aluminum and priced right IMHO.

Other cheap option below...

https://www.amazon.com/ohhunt-Scope-switchview-Throw-Diameter/dp/B07S68MW39/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?adgrpid=54974701854&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZL6BRCmARIsAH6XFDJM-D0ot2mon3LDnBe_y3iKNszdhFT1J1LehTQjgvDhzUkFgq9eIIcaAjZfEALw_wcB&hvadid=274686477837&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9032751&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3004418278893191977&hvtargid=kwd-302427288448&hydadcr=9875_9624912&keywords=breakaway+coaster&qid=1598342508&sr=8-5&tag=hydsma-20

Other option...

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-39103-Multi-Clamp/dp/B000BUQOAY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=54974701854&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZL6BRCmARIsAH6XFDJM-D0ot2mon3LDnBe_y3iKNszdhFT1J1LehTQjgvDhzUkFgq9eIIcaAjZfEALw_wcB&hvadid=274686477837&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9032751&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3004418278893191977&hvtargid=kwd-302427288448&hydadcr=9875_9624912&keywords=breakaway+coaster&qid=1598344455&sr=8-4&tag=hydsma-20

http://https://www.amazon.com/Camco-39103-Multi-Clamp/dp/B000BUQOAY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=54974701854&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZL6BRCmARIsAH6XFDJM-D0ot2mon3LDnBe_y3iKNszdhFT1J1LehTQjgvDhzUkFgq9eIIcaAjZfEALw_wcB&hvadid=274686477837&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9032751&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3004418278893191977&hvtargid=kwd-302427288448&hydadcr=9875_9624912&keywords=breakaway+coaster&qid=1598344455&sr=8-4&tag=hydsma-20

 

[sticman77]

thank you all! i'm going with this to try: https://www.amazon.com/Canis-Latran-Magnification-Adjustment-Riflescopes/dp/B01MT5LNR2?th=1. and will report back if it fits. if it does not, i will go with what cmatera, and yo recommended re: the plastic one that can be adjusted to fit.

here's the best pic i could get, also looks right at 1.6 inches JungleShooter

I'll report back to this thread after it arrives and i test the fit! if there is room for wiggle, then the ohunts will probably work too

 

[sticman77]

actually posting the pic may help

 

[1shooter]

That handle should work as my original vt3 3-12x discovery measures about the same 1.5” (Different knob). It has a 42mm canis latrans short handle, 2 screw version on it and it fits perfect. The 2 screw model is labeled as their version 2 design. 
I bought and looks to be still for sale from Aliexpress from china. The short height is great for these compact scopes. 

 

[sticman77]

for those who have the discovery hd's, the 44mm or larger may be a better fit. the 42mm one does fit with the longest screw.



Yo - you should be good with the ohunt ones!

 

[Yo]

I would run these to cover those unsightly screw threads.Find them in your local crafts store bead spacer material. Trim and paint to match the throw lever color. Use adhesive putty or caulking non drying type to put on screw threads to keep them in place.

 

[Yo]

OH THOSE AMAZON MOFOS!!!

THEY JUST ADDED SHIPPING TO ALMOST DOUBLE THE PRICE OF THE ZIPTIE VERSION THROW LEVERS! AND THE OTHER LISTING LOOKS DELETED?

TRY THESE GO FIND AT HARDWARE STORE ON THE CHEAP MAYBE WALMART TOO...