WOW! That is quite the collection. Overall they seem to be a very good scopes especially considering the price. The reviews on Amazon appear to back that up too. Based on the reviews, I bought a 1-6X and a 1-8X that I have mounted but unfired. The clarity of the glass is very impressive for the cost and the reticles were just what I was looking for.
You went from a $60 retail model to a $300 retail model lol. Other than the one turret that stuck on you for a moment on the cheap one (I agree that's a no-go, but has never happened to any of mine), I think everything else was on par for a $60 4-16x44 and I bet it held zero. The 4-16x44 I tested was nice for the price I thought, but it was a more expensive line/model of theirs...
@BuckeyeBallistics Sample of one man, I can only report what I see at the time of review and yeah it held zero but glass clarity just wasn't there even for a 60 dollar scope. I've had and still have a few Simmons that are clearer for the same money. But it's all relative to the user and application.
I understand. Yeah I've gotten good clarity from cheap Tasco and Simmons scopes in the past, but I also get good clarity from these CVLIFE scopes except for the 1 or 2 I mentioned in the video that gave me slight distortion only under the highest magnification. Of course I'm just stating my experience, as are you. Overall I've been pretty happy with their scopes for the price...
I've been using the bearpower 4x16 ffp it's been great for $150 and I've outdone some high end rigs with it but my eye starts to get strained after using it for a long time, so I'm giving the arken 6-24 sh4j a try when it shows up $200 more but it should be good
I have a couple cheaper 4x12' AO's on pcp airguns...seem to work so far...if they stand the test of time, they are very nice for the money... I think they were 40ish bones apiece 5 or 6 months ago...
Should be fine on a PCP, springers are what kills em I've heard. Of course many of these can handle a springer- etched glass is the way to go for those.
I honestly can't answer that because I've never had any problems with any of mine, so I've never had to contact them for warranty work. I assume they have representatives that speak english though considering they talk to *me* in english. One way to find out- contact their customer service lol.
As I age, I have noticed that the eye relief of traditional scopes has gotten worse, and I have basically determined it is my age and health, and probably not the scopes.🤦♂️ As a result, I have switched to a magnified prism sight and a forward magnifier on most of my rifles. (I am not into distance shooting............yet...) You can get a prism sight with 1X to 5X magnification, and additionally forward magnifiers are available with 2X to 5X magnification. For me, most of my rifles have a 4X prism with a 2x magnifier. The magnifier flips to the side and out of the way, giving you a fixed 4X optic. When I flip the 2X magnifier inline, I now get 8X magnification, but it does NOT change the eye relief. This is where I traditionally would have used a 3-9X by 42mm rifle scope.🤷♂️ That is a lot of scopes man, it would drive me nuts, and I would be looking for a new home for all of them.🤣🤣🤣
Nice review! I am becoming quite the CVLife fan boy recently
My kind of video! Budget scopes and gear!😊
WOW! That is quite the collection. Overall they seem to be a very good scopes especially considering the price. The reviews on Amazon appear to back that up too. Based on the reviews, I bought a 1-6X and a 1-8X that I have mounted but unfired. The clarity of the glass is very impressive for the cost and the reticles were just what I was looking for.
That's a lot to remember.
Good work feller!! ❤❤
Never trust the numbers, always check your parallax. I feel personal sight is a determining factor!
Probably good advice for anything under a grand and you may be right about the individuals eyesight...
@BuckeyeBallistics that comment was more directed to the beginner. Not everybody understands, I'm still beginner!😅
@@chrislang5659 Shoutout to the beginners! Thankfully, everyone at my range has been very patient with my endless questions.
I am 55 and as I have aged, my eyesight DEFINITELY influences my optics selection.👍
@@Disastrous.Affect we're in the same boat. Now imagine your glasses are all scuffed up!🤔🧐
Great review
The first one I reviewed was trash, but the Bear Power they sent out for review has actually been pretty decent. Nice roundup review on all these.
You went from a $60 retail model to a $300 retail model lol. Other than the one turret that stuck on you for a moment on the cheap one (I agree that's a no-go, but has never happened to any of mine), I think everything else was on par for a $60 4-16x44 and I bet it held zero. The 4-16x44 I tested was nice for the price I thought, but it was a more expensive line/model of theirs...
@BuckeyeBallistics Sample of one man, I can only report what I see at the time of review and yeah it held zero but glass clarity just wasn't there even for a 60 dollar scope. I've had and still have a few Simmons that are clearer for the same money. But it's all relative to the user and application.
I understand. Yeah I've gotten good clarity from cheap Tasco and Simmons scopes in the past, but I also get good clarity from these CVLIFE scopes except for the 1 or 2 I mentioned in the video that gave me slight distortion only under the highest magnification. Of course I'm just stating my experience, as are you. Overall I've been pretty happy with their scopes for the price...
@@BuckeyeBallistics Definitely appealing for the price.
I've been using the bearpower 4x16 ffp it's been great for $150 and I've outdone some high end rigs with it but my eye starts to get strained after using it for a long time, so I'm giving the arken 6-24 sh4j a try when it shows up $200 more but it should be good
Longer eye relief and larger rear glass/eyebox helps with that I believe.
I have a couple cheaper 4x12' AO's on pcp airguns...seem to work so far...if they stand the test of time, they are very nice for the money... I think they were 40ish bones apiece 5 or 6 months ago...
Should be fine on a PCP, springers are what kills em I've heard. Of course many of these can handle a springer- etched glass is the way to go for those.
What is their customer service like outside of the amazon platform(outside of 30-day returns)? Are you able to talk to a rep from them speaks Enlgish?
I honestly can't answer that because I've never had any problems with any of mine, so I've never had to contact them for warranty work. I assume they have representatives that speak english though considering they talk to *me* in english. One way to find out- contact their customer service lol.
As I age, I have noticed that the eye relief of traditional scopes has gotten worse, and I have basically determined it is my age and health, and probably not the scopes.🤦♂️
As a result, I have switched to a magnified prism sight and a forward magnifier on most of my rifles. (I am not into distance shooting............yet...)
You can get a prism sight with 1X to 5X magnification, and additionally forward magnifiers are available with 2X to 5X magnification.
For me, most of my rifles have a 4X prism with a 2x magnifier. The magnifier flips to the side and out of the way, giving you a fixed 4X optic. When I flip the 2X magnifier inline, I now get 8X magnification, but it does NOT change the eye relief. This is where I traditionally would have used a 3-9X by 42mm rifle scope.🤷♂️
That is a lot of scopes man, it would drive me nuts, and I would be looking for a new home for all of them.🤣🤣🤣