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Aldi Spotting scope

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  • 16-06-2012 5:35pm
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    whydave
    Registered Users Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭


    So these have come back up for sale ( link ), So my question is,are they any good (with a note on the cost !) ?
    David


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    slingshot88
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭slingshot88


    got one of those in lidl i use it for when im zeroing the rifle, dont be expecting the clarity of a zeiss but for the money you cant go wrong iv shown it to a few people and they were fairly impressed with it


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    marlin vs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭marlin vs


    Better than bare eyes for that price, not everyone has big money to spend.


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    Vegeta
    Registered Users Posts: 11,393 ✭✭✭✭Vegeta


    The quality of these units varies from one to the next.

    I have one and it's quite usable, nowhere near top end glass but not disgraceful either.

    Brother has one too but he says it's sh1te compared to mine. If you're thinking of getting one, take it out of the box in store (if you'll get away with it) and make sure you're happy with it before you pay up.


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    J.R.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,352 ✭✭✭J.R.


    I have one as well.....mostly used when zeroing the rifle.

    Clarity of glass is very acceptable, especially considering the price.....you'll see the bullet holes no problem.

    The unit itself feels fairly robust & does the job......accurate adjustments and feels solid.

    The tripod is fair flimsy but for the price what can you expect?

    For anybody who only needs a spotting scope on the odd few occasions during the year I don't think you can go wrong with it....not a lot of money tied up, lying idle for most of the year.


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    homerhop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,953 ✭✭✭homerhop


    I use one too, herself has an expensive one and I find the Aldi one clearer


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    Saddlebags
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Saddlebags


    Had one but gave it back......couldn't focus on max mag so was worthless to me.


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    MacsuibhneR
    Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭MacsuibhneR


    Got one of these today, thought it worth a chance given the handy money.


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    bravestar
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭bravestar


    Picked one up this morn. Very happy indeed. Good light transmission even at full and focuses very well, must have got one of the good ones! :) worth the risk for little money


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    whydave
    Registered Users Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭whydave


    So got one this morning , very happy with it so far
    Tanks for all the feed back ,
    David


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    Stevegeraghty
    Registered Users Posts: 408 ✭✭Stevegeraghty


    Got one myself, happy out


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    lee70
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭lee70


    Picked one up yesterday and found it grand. Good clear glass sturdy, Hope to try it out properly today.


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