Rifle Scopes El Cheapo Weaver 3-10X40 Tactical?

[alaskalanche]

I picked a POS Ruger American 22 rimfire that is essentially cheap plinker/truck gun. I found a video of Frank doing a review on these from a long time ago. Are they still any good? Natchez has them for $160 currently and seems like a decent option as if the whole rifle gets ripped off I am into the setup about as much as HORUS wants for the ability to put their reticle in a scope.

Anyone actually use these things? Complete garbage? I am hoping they are a step up from Vortex Crossfires and such in similar price points.

 

[BoilerUP]

I have one from when they were MidwayUSA exclusives and yes, it is a good optic for the money. Tracks well and in my opinion the glass punched above its price point especially given 1” tube; knock on it is limited elevation adjustment.

 

[alaskalanche]

Sorry here is a link to them on midway where there is a video of Frank talking about them:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/5...mm-1-10-mil-adjustments-mil-dot-reticle-matte

Here is the link to them on Natchez:
https://www.natchezss.com/weaver-gr...pe-3-10x40mm-mil-dot-reticle-matte-black.html

 

[fdkay]

They are dandy scopes.
made in Japan, the glass, honestly, is quite surprising.

 

[RFutch]

I have three of the GST 3-10x40 and they are a hell of a good scope for $160.00. Spot on tracking and great glass. Its small and light compared to other "tactical" scopes. I would buy another if I needed a scope for a build.

 

[patrol120]

Got a couple of them...they are fantastic.

 

[INgunner54]

I have one. It's a very underrated little scope. I may have to pick up another for that price.

 

[myronman3]

my buddy has one. it's a good scope, the only knock being second focal plane, but that is a matter of preference.

i have a 2-10x42 super slam, and i will tell you the glass in that, to my eye, rivals my scopes that cost a helluva lot more. it is my absolute favorite hunting scope. i wish i woulda bought more when they were still in production.

this scope has good glass and tracks well. at 170, that's a steal of a deal. nothing "el cheapo" about it.

 

[myronman3]

hell, i have an st-10 sitting unmounted in my safe, and i'm thinking about snatching one of these at this price.

 

[alaskalanche]

Thanks for the encouraging words guys!! I picked up two (always good to have a spare ) at $162 each I can always use one later in another project.

 

[m6z]

They are currently $179. How did you get the $162 price?

 

[BoilerUP]

They are currently $179. How did you get the $162 price?

Up through yesterday evening Natchez was running a 10% off code on a banner.

 

[myronman3]

still a steal at 179.

 

[101stinfantry]

I've had one for several years on a .22lr, they aren't too bad in that application.

 

[ddavis]

I've used them for PRS type shooting on full power rifles for a few years off an on when I was between scopes, etc. and never had an issue. The only downside is those big non-locking turrets are easy to spin on accident, but if you aren't doing something like moving under time or banging them around on obstacles it probably won't be an issue.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Natchez is running another 10% off code good through the 31st. Code is PO180129 for those who were asking about the previous discount.