is this a good handi scope?

[dodgefreak8]

WOW is all I can say. Searching for a scope for my soon to be new handi 22-250 I find these.
http://www.riflescopes.com/products/89717/new_pentax_4-16x50_gameseeker_rifle_scope.htm
they are nitrogen filled and feature the ballitic comp. reticle. Where have these scope been hiding? Anyone have any experience with these? they come with a liftime warranty and rumor is that burris actually builds them with pentax glass? this could be one of the best values on the market if they are reliable.

[knight0334]

As I was once told, you get what you pay for when it comes to scopes.   I personally have no experience with Pentax - so I couldn't give a thumbs up/down.

Although, I have a "cheapy" Bushnell Banner that works great on my 223 Ultra..  $120 +/-

[dw06]

Don't know about their scopes,but I got a pair of binoculars and a camera from pentax that are great.That is not a bad price,if you get one be sure to let us know how it works out.

[nomosendero]

I do not see a paralax adjustment. No scope over 10 power should be without one. If it doesn't, you will have better results on targets
& hunting as well if you get a scope in the same price range that tops out at 9 or 10X. Look's like a place where they cut costs & that is unacceptable!

[safetysheriff]

As I was once told, you get what you pay for when it comes to scopes.   I personally have no experience with Pentax - so I couldn't give a thumbs up/down.

Although, I have a "cheapy" Bushnell Banner that works great on my 223 Ultra..  $120 +/-

the 'cheapy Bushnell Banner' is what Weatherby is putting on their Vanguards that come from the factory with scopes on 'em.   that's a Very Strong endorsement for a scope.......since some of those Vanguards are made in Weatherby .300 Magnum caliber, etc.

i like the 'Banners' that i've put on my rifles.

ss' 

[Fred M]

Bushnell Banner.
I had a 4-12 for sale in the GB add section including Weaver rings. Never even got an offer. I have since put it on another rifle.

Is that is an indication how good they are? There is nothing wrong with my scope only I did not need it anymore. Sure strange?

[quickdtoo]

Don't know anything about the Pentax scope, but for $109, you can get a Mueller APV which I know is a great scope and has an excellent reputation.

http://www.muelleroptics.com/products/MAPV451440.html

http://eabco.com/MuellerAPV.htm

Speaking of the  Banner, I have to say the Banner 1.5-4-5x32 is a fine little scope, clear and bright with 4" of eye relief. It's on my .45-70 Handi shooting some stout loads and is working fine after about 60 rounds of 350gr and 400gr loads at 1900-2000fps, and 300gr NPs at 2330fps. Talk about bang for the buck, at less than $70, it's a great buy!


Fred, your scope not selling probably had more to do with you being in Canada than the scope itself.

Tim

[jack19512]

Don't know anything about the Pentax scope, but for $109, you can get a Mueller APV which I know is a great scope and has an excellent reputation.







Tim

I just ordered me one.  I always wanted to try a Mueller and hope this is a good one.  You also get a free screw on sun shade.   

[lik2hunt]

I think I read somewhere yesterday that Pentax makes Burris or vice versa. 

[dodgefreak8]

wow I didn't notice the parallax adjusment missing!!! I wonder if that is the right scope for the pic? Also I read that burris makes SOME of petax scopes but this isn't one of them..

[mattparliament]

probably a fine scope, I like this one:  http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe/search?TabID=0&category_selector=all_products&search_keywords=whitetail+classic

I don't think there is a better deal for the $$$$  I have one on many calibers including 270, 35 whelen, 223, 45-70 and all have been excellent.  Give it a whirl, you won't be disapointed.  my .02

[Dave Allen]

dodgefreak...depend's on what you are using scope for ?? what are you hunting ??

[dodgefreak8]

this rifle will be almost always used for coyotes. I already have a ruger varmint rifle in 22-250 for target and small varmints, Its just to heavy for coyotes.

[Dave Allen]

dodgefreak...i would consider a lower power scope for called coyote's...i hunt the high sage of s.w. idaho & have found no need for high powered glass...maybe you are in the plain's...hunting in 4" of cheat grass ?? i could only guess ?? i for example "just" rigged up my "handi" 22-250 with a leupold muzzleloader-shotgun scope in 2x7 power...i know...i know...why limit a long range rifle with short range optic's ?? because i like the short throw of the "handi" & i like to put the "whomp" on coyote's...& i believe the two "fiddy" will work great...i have missed many coyote's because i was geared for a long range shot...only to have them pop up close !! just consider your option's...good luck...

[dodgefreak8]

thanks but you guessed it. I am on the eastern plains in low sage country and I do need longer range optics from time to time. 200 yrds is a common distance due to the fact that the areas I hunt have edjucated yotes on them. I also love the ballistic plex reticle option for fast reference points out passed 300 yrds. I might just bight the bullet and go with the fullfield II.

[Dave Allen]

dodgefreak...the burris fullfield 11 may be the way to go ?? one thing i have learned in recent year's is decent glass help's alot...i think stepping up a few buck's for optic's that suit one's need's regardless of power need or preference is the way to go !! in other word's i would pay for example $200-$300 for good 3x9 glass than "iffy" glass in higher power..for the same money ?? just my thought's...good luck !!

[quickdtoo]

Do yourself a favor and look at the Mueller TacII, it's great glass, equal to between VXII and VXIII, mildot reticle and made in Japan. I have 2 of em, great scopes, extremely good glass for $300.

Tim

http://www.muelleroptics.com/products/MTAC31044.html

http://www.muelleroptics.com/downloads/docs/reviews/TacII.pdf

[lik2hunt]

Well since we're all offering our opinions and such, I would suggest looking for a used Simmons Aetec 3.8-12x44. Usually on Ebay for under $200 and on the different forums for less at times. Fine shootin' glass and equal to more expensive scopes. Aspherical lens technology can't be beat in my books.

[rc51kid]

The guys over at rimfirecentral forum really like the Mueller and Swift scopes.  I don’t know how they  are with the adder recoil of a center fire round.  But I trust the rimfire guys opinions about optical quality.  If you think about it the rimfire guys usually spend a lot of time looking through the scopes, kind of like bench rest shooters do.  Most average hunters spend more time carrying the rifle around than shooting it.  But a hunter also might need better low light performance and durability then target shooting does.  Anyway, I hear good things optically about the Mueller and Swift scopes considering the price.

[jack19512]

Don't know anything about the Pentax scope, but for $109, you can get a Mueller APV which I know is a great scope and has an excellent reputation.







Tim

I just ordered me one.  I always wanted to try a Mueller and hope this is a good one.  You also get a free screw on sun shade.   

Just got an e-mail, they are out of stock on the scope I ordered.