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[KLambert05]

Re: Is osprey scope a good scope for starts on my sass

I didn't read all these posts, so i don't know if your question has been answered fully, I've said it before, but I like the osprey scopes. As long as you are looking for something to just go out and shoot and have a good time with. Do not expect to shoot competitions, or even really move the turrets a whole lot. I shoot 2-300 yards with one and it works well, but I do not zoom in much (i only zoom in to see exactly wher my bullet hit) otherwise i shoot on 6 power usually. But I love the reticle and the illumination. And otherwise I basically have shot enough to know my rifle and know how high i need to raise the rifle for different distances. I also use handloads though and know those pretty well as well. So like I said, I like them for the low end starter scope. Expect to upgrade later on. And I think if it were me, I would almost take some of these guy's advice and go with the mueller or something like that for a bit more. I have heard very bad things about osprey warranty, just in case anything goes wrong.

 

[clj94104]

Re: Is osprey scope a good scope for starts on my sass

So... guys..... CounterSniper or Osprey?

 

[utahcybercowboy]

Re: Is osprey scope a good scope for starts on my sass

What no bsa or leapers?

 

[landtoy80]

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I have the 6-24x50 http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/636340/...atte-with-rings
Its my second one. Its a good starter scope "IF" you don't mind having to send it in for replacement. (I have had to send in new Osprey, Rapid Recital, Pentex, Bushell scopes. New Dan Wesson, Marlin, 2 CIA CETME MAS49/56, IO AK, Taurus, 2 Global Trades/Wise Lite AKs, PPS-43, Wise Lite PPSh41, 3 Yugo M57 Tok's and more firearms for repairs/replacement, most when new) I dont have much luck with firearm and firearm related equipment. So it doesn't matter if its cheap or $$$$, all can fail but its customer service that makes a company and Osprey has been good so for.

The scope is clear during daylight. There is no light gathering coating like the Pentax Light Seeker scope. So shooting ends about a half hour before the Pentax Light Seeker Scope. I have it on my Tikka T3 6.5x55 and it is great for shooting so far out to 800 yrds. I would like to buy the 10x40 to see how it shoot at that distance.

I am very light sensitive to optics (chromatic aberration) and I do not like 90% of the scopes on the market. Of all the scopes I have liked optically is S&B, Hensoldz, IOR, Rapid Recital and unfortunately Osprey. I would buy another one for plinking. I would not buy one for hunting, competition or self defense.

 

[Toku58]

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I actually picked one up at our local gun show. ( yes I know they're crap!) but I figured for the price I can always use it as a cheap spotters scope.
Seems sort of crappy, but the ability to illuminate from green to red was interesting.

I'll probably end up putting it on my son's 10/22. lifetime warranty so I'm sure I'll get my money's worth out of this toy. (Yes! It's a TOY)
No way I'd consider it a high quality scope.

Oh? I paid $175 for it and it cam with sun shades.

 

[landtoy80]

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I was at a gun store that was closing them out. They had 3 Osprey scopes half price of what I saw online. I looked at them and the lady said "Can you see anything wrong with them? They were returned". I almost bought them to just return them for new ones. Would of been a good deal.

Yes, calling them a "toy" is a good idea but like toys, they are fun. If you cant afford a $1000+ scope get an Osprey and save up for the $$$$ one. The lighted recital is fun to play with. But dont get mad and complain thats its crap WHEN it fails as it more than likely will. Just send it back and back again. You been warned. Have fun with it.

 

[Toku58]

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Yeah, I already looked into warranty on the scope. The owner of the company come to our gun show twice a year. (I guess because he likes coming to Hawaii) so I'll have a chance to exchange my scope for a new one every 6 mo. If I should have any issue.

I'm trying to decide between a Leupold 6.5x20x40 or a Zeiss 6.5x20x50, sort of leaning towards the Leupold because the Zeiss bell is a bit large for my SR9.

But I really would like a Greman glass on my HK.

 

[landtoy80]

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I got mine at a gunshow and exchanged it with no problems with the same guy at a later gunshow.

If you are buying the scope locally, ask to take it out side and check them out. Sucks trying to check out a scope indoors.

 

[SHO~BIZ308]

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Any millett owners out there If so what scopes can they be compared to? Been doing a little research and i have narrowed it down to the millett {{{LRS 4-16x56 {mil} or 6-x25x56}}}
i also was looking at the TRS-1 ser 4-16x50,, i just cant find them in stock any where.Do anyone have one on there 308, i would love to see some pics.and what rings would you suggest.

 

[jeepguy242]

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i got a millet, dont expect to be able to see that great past 200 on a .308 hole... its a decent scope, for the same money you could get a swfa SS 16x42 and have a much clearer scope that will work alot better. i can say this cause i bought one instead of another millet, now i am gonna buy another to replace the millet.

the millet will get you down range and out to 200 ok, and is reasonably priced, but the SWFA will last longer and track better and is worth the extra 30$ in the long run...

here is the millet, on my LAR-8 with a freedom reaper 1-peice mount. if i had to do it all over again, i wish i would have listened to the guys here and got the SWFA instead... but the millet does work

 

[jeepguy242]

Re: Is osprey scope a good scope for starts on my sass

here is the 16x46...
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-16x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P501.aspx

 

[SHO~BIZ308]

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Dam jeepguy thanks for the heads up,,NO FURTHER than 200yrds ar u serious DAM what did it look like past 200 or should i say what was the cons.

 

[jeepguy242]

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still looked ok, but the bullet holes on an orange dot on printer paper were getting hard to see at 250, and almost couldnt see them at 300. the scope just cant focus thet well, and the side focus is really touchy, just a little turn maybe just a hair for lack of a better word the scope would go to blury, had to play with it quite a bit.. that millet is a 4-16 buck gold, with the super sniper, the glass is alot more clear. i actually had my shooting partner at the next bench with my 7mm mag confirming the shots for me with the super sniper.

when we finished, we switched rifles, and i could see the holes alot better in my target with the 16x super sniper, in fact i would have put the super sniper on my LAR if i had a 1 peice mount on the 7mag. i got another super sniper on my christmas list, and it looks like my better half is gonna get it for me so that the millet can go on her AR-15 that she likes to shoot (actually mine but she has claimed it LOL)

 

[jeepguy242]

Re: Is osprey scope a good scope for starts on my sass

dont get me wrong, the millet is a good scope for punching holes in paper, and does a fine job tracking and returning to zero both windage and elevation, but for the 240+change i paid for it, i would have rather paid another 60$ and got the Super Sniper instead.

the millet turrets are a little mushy feeling, and the super sniper is nice and crisp. also the SS is clearer, and easier to focus...

all said, i would trust my life to the millet if i had to, but i would be wishing that i had the SS. fortunately, i am not in a job that i have to trust my life to a firearm, and i just use them for recreation... which is what both of these scopes are for.. they are not a US optics or Nightforce.. but they are capable for target shooting and hunting...

 

[SHO~BIZ308]

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wow, im mounting it on a 308SASS that my other half got for me {as she call it a jus because gift}shes also claimed my RockRiver LOL ITS TRICKED ALL THE WAY OUT, chrome trigger high polished stainless brrl looks chrome and lots more etc , I've i will admit im a lil new to this i build showcars but i just feel limited to set powered scopes but the scope your talking about is bad ass my friend got his 10x40 swfa last week, i wish i knew how to post pics my sass is a pretty cool but i got to fig out this scope thing, hearing what u said know i'm not sure.. o yeh you guns bad ass also.

 

[Ring]

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as for "cheep" but "ok", look at these
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/962234/...t-reticle-matte

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexcrossfire6-24x50ao

above 200$, look at the SS 16x

 

[z71rat]

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I agree with Ring and his optics links shown. I am currently running the Midway Tactical on my Savage Predator and Ruger 10/22 Target. Very nice scopes for the money!!

The 16XSS and 20XSS will also fit the bill you are after. Superb scope, excellent customer service, and a great price for what you are getting!! You can't go wrong with the SS Line!!

DK

 

[SHO~BIZ308]

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WOW THANKS RING,
Have you or anyone you know ever looked threw one of these scopes before if so what were they like.
If so which would you pic,vs the millett
The vortex is looking interesting don't like not having the side parlex but beggers cant be picky{ IM TALKING ABOUT MY SELF i'mounting it on a 308 DPMS SASS,,Thanks RING..

 

[SHO~BIZ308]

Re: Is osprey scope a good scope for starts on my sass

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: z71rat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree with Ring and his optics links shown. I am currently running the Midway Tactical on my Savage Predator and Ruger 10/22 Target. Very nice scopes for the money!!

The 16XSS and 20XSS will also fit the bill you are after. Superb scope, excellent customer service, and a great price for what you are getting!! You can't go wrong with the SS Line!!

DK</div></div>How do you like it?

 

[SHO~BIZ308]

Re: Is osprey scope a good scope for starts on my sass

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> as for "cheep" but "ok", look at these
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/962234/...t-reticle-matte

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexcrossfire6-24x50ao

above 200$, look at the SS 16x

</div></div> WOW THANKS RING,
Have you or anyone you know ever looked threw one of these scopes before if so what were they like.
If so which would you pic,vs the millett
The vortex is looking interesting don't like not having the side parlex but beggers cant be picky{ IM TALKING ABOUT MY SELF} I'm mounting it on a 308 DPMS SASS,,Thanks RING..

 

[JFComfort]

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I'd avoid the Vortex Crossfire, my Dad managed to brake two of them on a Remington 788 .243. I know of a third Crossfire also done in by a .243. The glass is impressive for such an affordable scope.

I'd go with the Millet, had a friend run one on his match rifle and it lasted a year before breaking.

Both companies have excellent customer service but I think you will be better served by the Millet.

 

[SHO~BIZ308]

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what broke if i may ask
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JFComfort</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd avoid the Vortex Crossfire, my Dad managed to brake two of them on a Remington 788 .243. I know of a third Crossfire also done in by a .243. The glass is impressive for such an affordable scope.

I'd go with the Millet, had a friend run one on his match rifle and it lasted a year before breaking.

Both companies have excellent customer service but I think you will be better served by the Millet. </div></div>