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Hawke scopes

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  • 30-03-2010 6:13am
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    Beretta man
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭


    I have Hawke scopes on both my rifles which are .22lr and a .204 Ruger
    Both scopes allways keeps zero no problem,what would I gain if I changed to one of the top brands.


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    demonloop
    Registered Users Posts: 682 ✭✭✭demonloop


    If you spend 3x the cash, you will get brighter, clearer glass. But probably not 3x brighter or clearer!


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    Cass
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    As demonloop said you will most likely get better quality glass, but not always 3 times the scope for the money. However if you go further and spend higher money again you will get 3 times the scope but you are looking at 5 times the money.

    Take Nightforce for example. I use and swear by these scopes. They are unparalled when it comes to magnification, clarity, build quality, part quality and peace of mind (with a lifetime guaruntee). The drawback being they range in price from €1400 to €1850. However there are other makes such as Schmidt&Bender, Swarovski, etc that are just as good, but can cost up to €700/€1000 more than the Nightforce for no extra quality.

    Its like buying a pair of trainers. You can go for the Lonsdale brand. Cheap enough and comfortable. Does all you need. Or you can go for the Nike brand. 3 times the price, maybe a bit more comfort, but mostly just name.

    For a good read try here. It gives the process Nightforce go through in making their scopes. Compare the process to Hawke, AGS, etc. While the process is similar the quality going into the higher end scopes is far better.
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    pedroeibar1
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    Another useful link here http://www.opticsplanet.net/how-to-choose-riflescope.html
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    deerhunter1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,703 ✭✭✭deerhunter1


    Beretta man wrote: »
    I have Hawke scopes on both my rifles which are .22lr and a .204 Ruger
    Both scopes allways keeps zero no problem,what would I gain if I changed to one of the top brands.


    If it aint broken dont fix it


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