What's a good 2x or 3x fixed optic, under $100

FirstFreedom · May 2, 2005, 05:34 PM

Anyone have a recommendation for a budget-ish fixed scope which has a heavy reticle, or circle-x, or some such for low light, either 2, 2.5, or 3x - somewhere in there? Something small and light with say, just a 25mm objective. I bought a Henry pump .22, went to buy a scope and rings for it, and was astonished to learn that the Bass Pro here doesn't have anything smaller or cheaper than a fixed 4x32 at $120 (Simmons). I was thinking of throwing on a 1.5-4x Bushnell Banner, at around $80, but its bigger than I want for this little carbine, and I want the ease of use and extra durability one gets from a fixed power, for this, which will be a walkin around gun. P.S. On a side note, I'm pretty impressed by the Lynx brand of scope rings, which is B-Square's premium line - not a half bad set of heavy steel rings for $25. These are found at Bass Pro and elsewhere.

Edited: So far in my search, the Pentax Lightseeker shotgun scope, 2.5x25mm, looks great, but it ain't under $100. Hmm, if I can't find what I'm looking for, then I'll either go with a Weaver Classic K 4x28, or Nikon Prostaff fixed 4x32.

http://www.riflescopes.com/products/...plus_scope.htm

The Pentax "0x21mm" looks interesting too, at $180. I assume they mean 1x not 0x, as the latter would mean it obliviates the image entirely.

JRLaws · May 11, 2005, 10:06 PM

Any luck yet FirstFreedom?

I need a scope for my Henry lever you were helping me with in another thread. Squirrel season opens here June 4th and I'd like to give ol' Henry a try. I've found a few scopes on the net for under $100 (no need to spend more on the glass than on the gun) but I'm not overly sure about the brands. Have you found one you're happy with yet?

May 2, 2005, 05:34 PM	#1
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	What's a good 2x or 3x fixed optic, under $100 Anyone have a recommendation for a budget-ish fixed scope which has a heavy reticle, or circle-x, or some such for low light, either 2, 2.5, or 3x - somewhere in there? Something small and light with say, just a 25mm objective. I bought a Henry pump .22, went to buy a scope and rings for it, and was astonished to learn that the Bass Pro here doesn't have anything smaller or cheaper than a fixed 4x32 at $120 (Simmons). I was thinking of throwing on a 1.5-4x Bushnell Banner, at around $80, but its bigger than I want for this little carbine, and I want the ease of use and extra durability one gets from a fixed power, for this, which will be a walkin around gun. P.S. On a side note, I'm pretty impressed by the Lynx brand of scope rings, which is B-Square's premium line - not a half bad set of heavy steel rings for $25. These are found at Bass Pro and elsewhere. Edited: So far in my search, the Pentax Lightseeker shotgun scope, 2.5x25mm, looks great, but it ain't under $100. Hmm, if I can't find what I'm looking for, then I'll either go with a Weaver Classic K 4x28, or Nikon Prostaff fixed 4x32. http://www.riflescopes.com/products/...plus_scope.htm The Pentax "0x21mm" looks interesting too, at $180. I assume they mean 1x not 0x, as the latter would mean it obliviates the image entirely. Last edited by FirstFreedom; May 2, 2005 at 08:56 PM.

May 11, 2005, 10:06 PM	#2
JRLaws Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2005 Location: Hills of Kentucky, now. Posts: 177	Any luck yet FirstFreedom? I need a scope for my Henry lever you were helping me with in another thread. Squirrel season opens here June 4th and I'd like to give ol' Henry a try. I've found a few scopes on the net for under $100 (no need to spend more on the glass than on the gun) but I'm not overly sure about the brands. Have you found one you're happy with yet?