Rifle Scopes Good cqb scope?

[eterp997]

I have a ruger 10/22 which i made tactical (tapco 6pos stock, grips, heavy barrel, etc) and I am looking for a good scope to use for quick target acquiring. Ideally... I'd like a 1x scope NON RELIANT ON BATTERIES, or like a 1-4..no more than a 2x minimum. I don't want to spend over $250 on one (as it is only a 10/22). I'm trying to set up a good zombie gun

I'm thinking something along the lines of this... http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/313GgHUBK-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

BUT with a reticle type like this... http://www.ar15armory.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php?t104005.html

again I do not want to have to rely on electronics/battery, if the reticle illuminates thats fine, just as long as its off there is still a reticle there.

Any recommendations on a lower priced good cqb small scope?

 

[eterp997]

Re: Good cqb scope?

another example of the reticle im looking for... http://www.ar15armory.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php?t104005.html

 

[eracer]

Re: Good cqb scope?

Check this one out and PM me if interested in mine. I haven't listed it but when I get my SWFA 1-6 that is on order it will be up for sale.

It has a battery, but the reticle is very visible in daytime without illumination.

http://www.warriortalknews.com/2011/02/hi-lux-leatherwood-cmr-1-4x24-test-and-evaluation-.html

 

[eterp997]

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I did consider that leatherwood, but one think i noticed...is the reticle easy to see when not illuminated?

 

[eterp997]

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sorry..didnt see the last part of your comment

 

[eterp997]

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also, how can i tell when im looking at scopes online (like the link below) if the reticle will stay there while non illuminated?

http://swfa.com/Firefield-1-6x24-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P53765.aspx

 

[eracer]

Re: Good cqb scope?

I think that the visibility of black non-illuminated reticles is dependent on two things.

1. How thick is the reticle?
2. How dark is the background?

Other than those two variables, I think that, as far as visibility goes, a reticle is a reticle is a reticle. (Unless you count the quality of the glass - which can certainly affect overall image quality.)

 

[eterp997]

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I mean more like..how do i know if the whole reticle will dissappear when not lit up or not?

This is my thinking...I'm building a go-to "incase of zombies" gun, and the last thing I want is a battery going dead and leaving me with no sight. So if the battery dies, I want the reticle to stay there so I can use it with no batteries.

 

[BigJimFish]

Re: Good cqb scope?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I mean more like..how do i know if the whole reticle will dissappear when not lit up or not?

This is my thinking...I'm building a go-to "incase of zombies" gun, and the last thing I want is a battery going dead and leaving me with no sight. So if the battery dies, I want the reticle to stay there so I can use it with no batteries.</div></div>

Red dot sights such as Aimpoints and EOtech are dependent on batteries. Their aim point is projected, they are only rarely magnified, and I have never seen a variable powered one. Variable power magnified optics such as 1-4x and 1-6x scopes do not work in this fashion. Instead they have a permanent wire or etched reticle that the illumination is typically reflected off. I am not aware of any variable power scopes that use solely the red dot style projected reticles. All have a reticle that is present with or without illumination. The firefield you have mentioned is no exception to this. It has an etched reticle that is always present.

I hope this helps.