Rifle Scopes Falcon Menace

[mrbooks10]

Hey gun nuts,
I would like to see you guys honest opinion on falcon menace optics. I was looking at one for a 17 hmr to replace my nikon prostaff. I like the 90 moa of elevation and additional 40 moa in the reticle. The only dislikes i heard were mushy knobs and the eye relief being touchy. Again i would love to hear your guys opinions.
-joey

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Falcon Menace

Hard to beat for the money.

I did this review back in 2008.
http://8541tactical.com/menace4_14FFP.php

 

[Mr Joshua]

Re: Falcon Menace

Get something that's made in the USA or at least one from a company that can fix it here in the USA. My friends Falcon came with a reticle that was twisted clockwise about 5 to 10 degrees. He had to go through all kinds of customs BS just to get it there and back.

 

[jagged77]

Re: Falcon Menace

Yep they work just fine, I've had three and use them regularly out to 1000 yards with no issues - good repeatability and return to zero. Sure they're built to a price (knobs are a little mushy but I've had no issues with eye relief or adjusting paralax) and are quite heavy but one would be just fine for your application and more besides.

 

[TRAAV]

Re: Falcon Menace

Ive had a couple and they work fine. For the money hard to beat.

 

[42769vette]

Re: Falcon Menace

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MR JOSHUA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get something that's made in the USA or at least one from a company that can fix it here in the USA. My friends Falcon came with a reticle that was twisted clockwise about 5 to 10 degrees. He had to go through all kinds of customs BS just to get it there and back. </div></div>

i agree in the fixed in the usa, but there jsut isnt alot of options made int the us anymore

 

[mrbooks10]

Re: Falcon Menace

Please dont yell at me to use the search but, wotac vs falcon menace? I love the moa reticle and like both, but i dont have any hands on experience at all on either and need someone who has

 

[1MoreAR]

Re: Falcon Menace

One of my buddy has a Falcon on his Savage .308 for almost 4 years with zero problem. He's put about 1k rounds with this scope all the way out to 700 yards.
I think WOTAC and Falcon are made by the same manufacture and both scopes look identical.

 

[Txmxracer]

Re: Falcon Menace

mine has worked fine on my 308 for the last 2 years.

 

[vferguson3006]

Re: Falcon Menace

I have owned 3 Falcons, still have 2 and sold off 1. All 3 worked for me without any warranty problems or broken parts.
However, when I first started with long range rifles I asked the same question because of start-up money.
Over the years I have owned 6 new from Matt Wonders [WoTac]
WoTac scopes a Gen.1, failed, a Gen.3 failed, the replacement Gen.3 still works, and now have 2 Gen.5, had 3, one of them failed, [50% failure rate].
Falcon and Wotac, 2 scopes for about the same money my story should tell you something about the difference.
I see WoTac scopes all the time in forums. Buyer beware.
You may get a good one, you most likely will have problems in the near future.
However, I will likely own another Falcon.
Thanks, JOE

 

[mrbooks10]

Re: Falcon Menace

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vferguson3006</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have owned 3 Falcons, still have 2 and sold off 1. All 3 worked for me without any warranty problems or broken parts.
However, when I first started with long range rifles I asked the same question because of start-up money.
Over the years I have owned 6 new from Matt Wonders [WoTac]
WoTac scopes a Gen.1, failed, a Gen.3 failed, the replacement Gen.3 still works, and now have 2 Gen.5, had 3, one of them failed, [50% failure rate].
Falcon and Wotac, 2 scopes for about the same money my story should tell you something about the difference.
I see WoTac scopes all the time in forums. Buyer beware.
You may get a good one, you most likely will have problems in the near future.
However, I will likely own another Falcon.
Thanks, JOE </div></div>

That really sucks. I like the idea of a sfp scope with a moa reticle and american made? i guess im gonna have to go with falcon.

 

[Dsparil]

Re: Falcon Menace

I've noticed that they've released an moa/moa version now. I'm wondering if they've cleaned up the knobs to give more firm and solid clicks as opposed to the previous mushy setup.

 

[GhostFace]

Re: Falcon Menace

I'll let you know as soon as mine arrives, it should be here soon...

 

[Deucefour]

Re: Falcon Menace

GhostFace... How's that Falcon treating you? Did you end up getting it? I'm seriously debating getting this scope and I would like to get some feedback from someone who has got a recent version. If it still has eye relief issues I will not be going with them. Please let me know! Thanks!

 

[Emouse]

Re: Falcon Menace

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrbooks10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey gun nuts,
I would like to see you guys honest opinion on falcon menace optics. I was looking at one for a 17 hmr to replace my nikon prostaff. I like the 90 moa of elevation and additional 40 moa in the reticle. The only dislikes i heard were mushy knobs and the eye relief being touchy. Again i would love to hear your guys opinions.
-joey
</div></div>

You will get exactly what you pay for,...these scopes run about $50 USD ex-factory.

 

[fdkay]

Re: Falcon Menace

The "mushy" knobs take about 30 seconds to fix.

Mine are crisp with a nice, audible click.

I have posted the fix before.

 

[GhostFace]

Re: Falcon Menace

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DeuceFour</div><div class="ubbcode-body">GhostFace... How's that Falcon treating you? Did you end up getting it? I'm seriously debating getting this scope and I would like to get some feedback from someone who has got a recent version. If it still has eye relief issues I will not be going with them. Please let me know! Thanks! </div></div>

I didn't get it, I ended up getting a 6-24 PST in MOA instead. I had two Falcons before and I was happy with both but I really wanted illumination and zero stop. Plus when I thought about it, the repair part.... I know you can send a Vortex to Wisconsin with out any problems. I didn't want to have to jump through all kind of hoops to send a scope in for repair because its only a matter of time before you will have to send any scope back if you actually use it. I just sent back a Leupold MK IV after 7 years of use...

 

[Rover31]

Re: Falcon Menace

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emouse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

You will get exactly what you pay for,...these scopes run about $50 USD ex-factory. </div></div>

Where?

 

[Deucefour]

Re: Falcon Menace

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GhostFace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I didn't get it, I ended up getting a 6-24 PST in MOA instead. I had two Falcons before and I was happy with both but I really wanted illumination and zero stop. Plus when I thought about it, the repair part.... I know you can send a Vortex to Wisconsin with out any problems. I didn't want to have to jump through all kind of hoops to send a scope in for repair because its only a matter of time before you will have to send any scope back if you actually use it. I just sent back a Leupold MK IV after 7 years of use... </div></div>

Ok Thanks for the reply! I'm currently stuck scouring every forum, you tube, manufacture websites, etc.. Trying to decide on my first scope for my Remington 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD. Want to grow into the scope, using it for some Deer, Bear, Hog hunting, plus long range targets. I like the FFP tactical variable mag scopes, plus Mil/Mil, and illuminated reticle, target knobs. My budget is about $600. That Falcon Menace had it all! Except for the fact that they are Euro company so Warranty issues would be a pain like you said. I'm apparently just going to have to sacrifice some of the features I want for right now.

 

[Deucefour]

Re: Falcon Menace

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rover31</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emouse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

You will get exactly what you pay for,...these scopes run about $50 USD ex-factory. </div></div>

Where? </div></div>

Maybe he meant to say $500 USD?

 

[GhostFace]

Re: Falcon Menace

I think the Falcon is a pretty damned good scope for the money. It wouldn't be a bad choice of a scope but I wouldn't want it as my only scope because when it goes tits up you are going to be with out glass for a while. If you are at $600 or so in your budget you might be able to find a used SFP PST 4-14 four about that price. I would think it would be well worth the wait to save a few dollars more. Just a thought....