Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

[TOP PREDATOR]

asked over in the optics section, perhaps more applicable over here being used on a rimfire.

if anyone will admit to using one, what's the good and the bad, how are they for $200.00?

clarity?
repeatability?
can you get a full 25X out of them?
other?

i know it's not a leopold, nikon, nightforce or uso, but honestly for what they are what's the straight poop from <span style="font-weight: bold">firsthand owners</span> if there are any here?

 

[ida83704]

Re: Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

The best value under $200 is the Mueller 4.5-14 APT, I think

Super glass, excellent repeatability

 

[clayne_b]

Re: Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

I have never used one nor own one. but food for thought... I have been playing with a vortex crossfire 6-24x50mm with the 30mm tube. $150 right now at swfa. Glass is good up to 24x and its been repeatable so far.

 

[dvdt]

Re: Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

I had one a few years ago. I had it on a Rem700 in .308. It held up great. I threw it in when I sold the rifle.

It's been a _long_ time but I remember two negatives:

The clicks were very mushy. You could feel the click but man, there was a lot of mushy play in between the clicks if that makes sense.
The eye relief was kinda picky, especially at high magnification

It is a lot of scope for the $$. I've heard good things about the Mueller. A few friends have those on their .22s. I have a Falcon 4-14 on my .22 now. It was the cheapest FFP that was mil/mil that I could find at the time. Probably not relevant but that's what I'm comparing it to in my mind.

Wish I could be more helpful. It's been a while...

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

Re: Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

thanks , that actually helps a bit<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dvdt</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I had it on a Rem700 in .308. It held up great.
It's been a _long_ time but I remember two negatives:

The clicks were very mushy. You could feel the click but man, there was a lot of mushy play in between the clicks if that makes sense.
The eye relief was kinda picky, especially at high magnification

Wish I could be more helpful. </div></div>

thanks , that actually helps a bit

really looking at the higher magnification, mildots, the turret size and labeling, and side focus features as "must haves". i may waiver a little on the side focus, but i prefer to have it.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: clayne_b</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have never used one nor own one. but food for thought... I have been playing with a vortex crossfire 6-24x50mm with the 30mm tube. $150 right now at swfa. Glass is good up to 24x and its been repeatable so far.</div></div>

they are actually running them now for 99.95, was also thinking about it. you wouldn't happen to have any pics of the exposed turrets, would you?

still looking for more experience with the sightmark if there is any.

 

[clayne_b]

Re: Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

This is not my photo. but this is what they are. the one on the Right

http://www.airgunadvice.net/viewtopic.php?p=88549

I would get you a pic but i do not have the gun with me right now. but that is it 5 pic down in that link

 

[Dylan in AZ]

Re: Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TOP PREDATOR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">they are actually running them now for 99.95, was also thinking about it.</div></div>
That's the 1" tube model. It doesn't look like SWFA has any more of the 30mm tubed models left after putting them on sale to make room for the 2012 series of Crossfires. However, MidwayUSA still has them on sale for $170 until the 31st but I suspect they won't last that long... I'm going to order one of the 30mm models for myself this weekend as well as some more ammo to get back into testing

I'll be going with the 30mm model because I don't like 1" tubed scopes and I would need new rings if I go with the 1" model. FWIW

 

[clayne_b]

Re: Sightmark 8.5 - 25x 50mm ?

I would spend the extra 50 or 60 for the 30mm tube!