Rifle Scopes Explained

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @jodo1971
    @jodo1971 6 лет назад +10

    I don't make much money, so value is extremely important to me. Thank you for your videos!

  • @glossinrd
    @glossinrd 3 года назад

    Went with the SWFA 2.5-10x32 Ultralight. I'm very impressed with it. Keep up the honest reviews Cyclops. You're saving us money and headaches by providing us the info we need to get the right scope for us.

  • @Rushshooting67913
    @Rushshooting67913 6 лет назад +2

    My 2 favorite scope companies swfa and Bushnell. And your right Bushnell very underrated. I had a Bushnell scope on my 300 win mag rifle and now on my 450 Bushmaster and have the AR series on my AR build and all have stood the test of time. Now tasco I love the older scopes when I find one I usually by it because I can usually get one dirt cheap. But the older tascos were built like rocks and the glass was great. Good reviews love your vids keep up the good work.

  • @deernbass
    @deernbass Год назад

    I really appreciate your videos! It’s nice to have a channel I can go to that does realistic tests on scopes and let’s people know if a scope/company is worth your while or just a bunch of gimmicks. I just purchased a Bushnell engage 2-10x44 for a ruger 10/22 build I’m working on thanks to your video on it. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @armyofshea7941
    @armyofshea7941 4 года назад

    You are by far the smartest, most honest, and funniest one eyed man covering scopes on RUclips! Just kidding. Love your content. OMG, CenterPoint... was just re-zeroing one this weekend. “Ok, four clicks left”. No change. “Ok, 6 clicks left”. No change. Thought it was the rifle or shooter, but they just suck.

  • @tonyallen1953
    @tonyallen1953 4 года назад +3

    Great shoot from the hip review made my mind up on what scope i want keep it up CYCLOPS

  • @peternicholls6532
    @peternicholls6532 4 года назад +1

    I have the Discovery VT-T 6-24x50 SFVF-N it's a cracking quality first focal plane scope with mildot reticule :)

  • @wickedreelz5028
    @wickedreelz5028 5 лет назад +1

    I'm pretty much exclusively shooting MTC Viper Pros on all my PCP guns. I still have a few that are running the 10x fixed SWFA and 2x Varible HDs (shoot S&B PMIIs on my ELR powder burner mainly but have a few SWFA SS 3-15s and 1 5-20x50 HD mounted on some lower end custom ELR guns.. when you mainly shoot PMIIs and you are happy with a 600 dollar scope that says A LOTTTT about that 600 dollar scope!!) And I have a RAW 1000x .25 LRT and a RAW 1000x LRT that have Nightforce 5-20x56 SHV with the MOAR ret. on them (amazing scope for the coin, i used to shoot exclusively the NF ATCRS on my ELR rigs and changed to the PM to for a few reasons. The SHV is mighty hard to beat at 1300usd the glass is as good as the NXS line that's 2k (i owned 6 NXS 5-20x56s and loved them the SHV line is every bit as good at roughly 700 bucks less.
    Honestly I would rate the MTC Viper Pros at 90% the over all quality and preformance and 85% the glass quality as the SHV line but at 50% the cost. The Viper Pro is a hell of a scope, glass quality is superb at 500 bucks and tracking is plus-minis .25minute over 50minute adjustment that's preforming as good as any scope out there in that dept no matter the cost so the tracking is world class and the glass is more then shootable, is it even close to a PMII or NF beast? Of course not lol but it's also less then 6 to 7x the price lol. The glass is easily good enough to take you out to 1000 yards on a elr rig on good days.. The heat Mirage will be hard to deal with much past a 1000 but it's still more then usable. I would rate glass quality of the Viper Pro as a little better then the SWFA SS 3-15 and not quite to the level lf the SWFA HDs. All my ultra high end pcp guns arw wearing viper pros for a reason they are amazing PCP scopes, i have one Viper connect as well and that is a very interesting optic, nothing else like it that's for sure... it's mounted on a .25 S510 XS but will soon be replaced with a Viper Pro when it gets to me and then will be mounted on a .30 Daystate big Wolv and will be much better suited on that gun.

    • @Spkrdctr
      @Spkrdctr 5 лет назад

      Can you say that in English?

  • @justinyates5498
    @justinyates5498 4 года назад

    Joe I appreciate your reviews and thank you for giving us a bit more about warranty information really helps me when making my scope choices. Thanks again keep doing what you do

  • @Aviator168
    @Aviator168 5 лет назад

    Wow. I did not know there are that many scope companies out there. Thnx for the enlightenment. I really enjoy your scope review videos.

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      There are new ones popping up every few months

    • @Aviator168
      @Aviator168 5 лет назад

      @@CyclopsJoeVideos is that really that profitable?

  • @p47rr
    @p47rr 3 года назад

    Friend is a ex marine sniper. His Millett LRS just failed. He called Bushnell who owns them now. Spoke to a individual there. Was told they might warranty it. But might not. All depending on the mood of his manager. Was told they would call back. That was three weeks ago. No phone call . He never mentioned his service. Very humble man. He called on his Weaver and sent it back but forgot to put the return number on it. They sent it back. He called and nothing but broken promises. Never sent him another return number. He is on a fixed income. Wife left him and so has his health. Just a bunch of bull.

  • @johnharvey892
    @johnharvey892 6 лет назад +5

    Great review is always. You brought up some companies I didn't even know where on the market. I am quite interested in Discovery. I can't remember the model off hand but it was last scope you reviewed and I love the reticle.
    Jokingly I have to say.... You hurt my feelings by not hurting my feelings. I really expected you to say that UTG Leapers are decent scopes for the money... If you like wearing rainbow colored tutus and listening to Barbra Streisand while you take a bubble bath. LOL!
    I am curious..... You commented your from the south. If you don't mind telling me which state you live in. I live in Tennessee. I always like to try to get together with friends from the internet if it's possible. I got to meet Hickok45 a couple of weeks ago up in Sevierville. I also realize some people cherish their privacy so if you don't want to tell me that's cool too.

  • @sowhat3459
    @sowhat3459 4 года назад

    Great video. I ordered a swfa 3-15x42 and also an air force condor ss in .35 I am looking forward to check out both.

  • @joubapotgieter3975
    @joubapotgieter3975 5 лет назад +2

    Good day sir. I really enjoy your videos. I would appreciate it a ton if you could do a reviw on the Hawke Frontier 30 ffp 5-25x56 mil pro scope. A lot of shooters say it is very very good.
    Thank you so much in advance!

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      I will try to in the future. But I have a hard time getting in touch with anyone at Hawke to return my emails or calls .... So I kinda gave up

  • @mhkandsafepakistan1479
    @mhkandsafepakistan1479 5 лет назад +2

    I want to buy scope for my. 308 hunting rifle which should I buy. Discovery or SWFA?

  • @duanedurrant1
    @duanedurrant1 5 лет назад +2

    I was going to get a UTG but your videos put me off. What made you change your mind. My options are Hawke vantage, Hawke sidewinder or UTG hunter. What do you recommend

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад +1

      Save money and get the Hawke Vantage . Don't get me wrong , some guys swear by UTG scopes ..I have NEVER seen one I would buy again .

  • @80ajflores
    @80ajflores 5 лет назад +1

    Love your videos as always. Can you do a video on Vortex Diamondback for firearms or air rifles? Plus nice decent back yard.

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      I already have 🤙🏻 Look thru my videos you will see it

  • @falconclutch4051
    @falconclutch4051 6 лет назад +4

    I’m dying to get a 10x by SWFA. Their scopes are amazing

  • @willwhite2310
    @willwhite2310 6 лет назад

    I run Discovery scopes on all my airguns. Pcp and my magnum springers. Cant say enough good things about the quality of their scopes. Love them!!

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback Man . I'm real high on those scopes

    • @willwhite2310
      @willwhite2310 6 лет назад

      @@CyclopsJoeVideos Cool!!

    • @CRAWLJ7
      @CRAWLJ7 5 лет назад

      I've got a vtt 3x18x50 on my bt65. Great scope but I'm rough on them and after 2 years it fogged. Apex Horizon is who I buy from she said I could send it back and they would replace it. But advised me not to do it while riots are going on. So she offered a 40% discount and freeshipping on a new one if I wanted and could send my other back later. So it was between the Ed 3x15x50 and the hd34 4x24x50. I'm waiting on next week for my hd34. I've never had a 34mm tube and had to try it out. That's 1.3385 inches tube diameter. It gotta be a light gathering machine. Will let you know how much I like it.

    • @CRAWLJ7
      @CRAWLJ7 5 лет назад

      Is there anywhere in the USA that you can have a scope filled and sealed with nitrogen cheap. Cause that's the only thing wrong with the other one.

  • @avikasixfour2362
    @avikasixfour2362 4 года назад

    For me the winners in clarity are without a doubt Swarovski and Zeiss, nothing comes close to this level of glass. Yet they arent too durable, you will pay 5k for a scope that you cant drive over with a car. Ior is a beast, I have 15yrd ior that was beated up a lot, dropped it from tower few times, previous owner drove his jeep over it, never lost zero, never had issues with it, great glass, catches light great. Literally nothing to complain about this scope. I also have old ass nokta (no longer produced), it's probably over 20 maybe 30yrd, it's small but very durable, always tracks back, overall nothing bad to say. I have negative experiences with some cheaper bushnells tho, they suck, reticle often drops, fogs up a lot, lack of clarity, messed up focusing (I had overall 3 scopes from new, got 2 of them as "hey, dont you want this as a bonus? Nobody wants to buy it, I wont use it anymore", I would rather use iron sight than cheap ones. Yet I have no experience with higher priced ones). Also I wont mention meopta and delta, they are meh at best at medium prices. I'm talking from perspective of european hunter tho, not tactical shooter, not american, honestly I had few american scopes in my hands but all felt more like toys (I have atn night vision tho, cool toy, bad clarity at above 200m tho). Not meaning to offend anyone, but sometimes its worthy to bring things from overseas (i dont regret getting range finder and atn for example)

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  4 года назад

      Thanks for the EXCELLENT comment and your insight !!!!

    • @avikasixfour2362
      @avikasixfour2362 4 года назад

      @@CyclopsJoeVideos good to see some youtuber that responds to comments even under old videos. Keep it up

  • @dannygalindo7020
    @dannygalindo7020 5 лет назад

    Good scope for AR15 looking about 300 to 400 hundred yards out this is mostly going to be for range use .My price range is around 300 I am new to Scopes have always had red dots on my gun I love watching your videos to inform me that there's other options thank you.

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      Danny take a look at the SWFA SS scopes . They are on sale right now . Best $300 scope on the market .....Nothing even close

    • @dannygalindo7020
      @dannygalindo7020 5 лет назад

      What power should I be looking at and thank you very much I will look at it then.

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      10X all the way

    • @dannygalindo7020
      @dannygalindo7020 5 лет назад

      @@CyclopsJoeVideos Ok thank you

  • @mickhunter4782
    @mickhunter4782 5 лет назад

    Well cyclops I would like to say I like a man who talks the talk and not the bullshit you got my full marks 100% +10 with no frills and no shit

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      Thanks Mick , I just turn on the camera and let me rip 🍻

  • @richardgraham65
    @richardgraham65 5 лет назад +1

    Another spot on video, thanks! I Got to agree on CenterPoint, the worst scope I ever owned. Luckily it broke after about 200 shots so I bought a Nikko Sterling - didn't last very much longer but cost about $100 - Try getting in touch with anyone from Nikko or getting someone to reply when you fill out a service request on their websites...don't hold your breath! Terrible. Hawke are in a different league, just bought their Airmax, what an amazing difference. One other thing, not sure what it is like where you are, but where I am probably 9 out of 10 scopes here are fakes, every BSA, Bushnel and Leupold I have seen is a knock off - I buy mine from a guy I can trust in the UK, which sadly is about 6000 miles away so postage comes into the picture - but still worth paying a bit more for the real thing.

  • @casperboo5465
    @casperboo5465 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you Joe for all the great info, and great videos, much appreciated, Cheers

  • @popatop6657
    @popatop6657 6 лет назад +2

    I liked my Discovery scope until it started problems holding zero, I have contacted the compay several times and can't get them to reply. Discovery customer service sucks!

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  6 лет назад +1

      sales@discovery-optics.com that's the email to the main dude

    • @popatop6657
      @popatop6657 6 лет назад +1

      Thanks Joe but I have emailed him at that address also they just refuse to reply I have even had Brian email them for me and They still won't reply

  • @hunter-jx4my
    @hunter-jx4my 6 лет назад +2

    Good video Joe I know it's repeat but we all miss them

  • @trevor-bd4kt
    @trevor-bd4kt 5 лет назад +1

    Alright Joe u got me really confused..u've always said Utg was junk. Now ur saying it's a good brand. I've got a UTG Hunter 6-24x50 recently. Also just ordered a Simmons Protarget 6-24x44. Bought it d/t $98 price, side focus and 30 mm tube. Gonna compare both and return loser to Amazon. Mounting winner on new Hatsan BT65 .25 cal for 100 yd target. Which u think?

  • @bushinbritishcolumbia6935
    @bushinbritishcolumbia6935 3 года назад

    Love your shit brotha,,,,hello from british columbia canada,,,,,,keep up the kick ass reviews brotha,,,,,im a bushnell fan myself

  • @jjssnb3790
    @jjssnb3790 2 года назад

    Braddah you jus plain crack me up good video 🤙

  • @Paul-tq3vw
    @Paul-tq3vw 6 лет назад

    Great review Joe. I’m a SWFA fan too.

  • @rickrazz7136
    @rickrazz7136 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for all you do Joe! I am looking for my first ffp scope and would like to do it right. I am very interested in the discovery scopes however I would like a mil/mil or secondly moa/moa. 4-14 is plenty power for me. If this is not available by Discovery can you recommend something? Thanks

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  6 лет назад

      The Discovery scope I did the review on , the older review is a Great FFP for the money ...The newest one is even better ...But of course it's more expensive also . I would recommend EITHER to anyone

  • @jerrycohencohen8901
    @jerrycohencohen8901 4 года назад

    Thank you so much love what you do.

  • @brokenarrow6491
    @brokenarrow6491 3 года назад

    You skipped over meopta and that's what I'm looking at. Not for airgun though so maybe that's why. Thanks for video it was awesome.

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  3 года назад

      Yeah man that me off the stuff is absolutely terrifying nice

  • @ken244
    @ken244 2 года назад

    LOL some funny commentary there Joe

  • @titahibayflier3160
    @titahibayflier3160 6 лет назад

    Any recommendation for a Hatsan 125. .22? Bought it for shooting possums and rabbits in New Zealand. I tuned it, new barrel, polished everything, trigger work, new piston seal, delrin sping guide and top hat, shortened spring polished and junked the plastic stock for walnut.Its more mangeable and lot smoother, still about 28FPE. I Ditched the UTG 4x16 as I didn't care to mount it to see it blow up. Shootin it stock it killed the Niko Stirling air king real fast. Thinking Zr mount but which scope? I Want something nice

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  6 лет назад

      Not sure if you what's available in New Zealand. But the new Bushnell Engage series is Nice !!

  • @beefbonks9469
    @beefbonks9469 6 лет назад +1

    Joe, I hate your f#

  • @victorthomas4897
    @victorthomas4897 6 лет назад +3

    Very helpful when spending hard earned money keep up the good work

  • @michelj.gaudet5048
    @michelj.gaudet5048 5 лет назад +1

    My 'Bug Busters' have given me nothing but good results. WTF regarding saying hard to mount!? lol
    Love the channel. 🤘🏻👏🏻

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад +1

      It can be a booger at times . There is so little room to move rings back and forth .Thanks for the compliment on my channel

    • @michelj.gaudet5048
      @michelj.gaudet5048 5 лет назад +1

      Hey, Joe... you our 'Scope Guru'. We love ya. Sure you off at times, but you know; opinions are like butt-holes - we all got one.@@CyclopsJoeVideos

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      Lol thanks Buddy !!

  • @treece1
    @treece1 4 года назад +1

    What is the best variable. 30mm cheap scope .?

  • @Motoguy94
    @Motoguy94 5 лет назад +1

    Is this video only regarding air rifle scopes?

  • @dustinlopez1900
    @dustinlopez1900 5 лет назад +1

    What do you think about Sightmark triple duty scopes?

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад +1

      Haven't owned one , so couldn't say ... And I HATE guys when they don't know and talk out their asses lol

  • @oliveraragon3251
    @oliveraragon3251 5 лет назад +1

    How about marcool scope sir do you know that scope?

  • @jeffhodgson588
    @jeffhodgson588 5 лет назад

    Nice video joe ive got a couple bsa scopes on 22 rifles im going to shit can them both my 22s deserve better optics than those pieces if shit never bsa again im going to look in to the SWFA that you cats like so much so thanks for the info also ive got a couple VORTEX SCOPES And really like them

  • @jerrycohencohen8901
    @jerrycohencohen8901 4 года назад

    Great job ad usual thank you.

  • @brucedevilbiss3279
    @brucedevilbiss3279 6 лет назад

    Great video Joe , I always watch till the end....LOL.

  • @lanceroberthough1275
    @lanceroberthough1275 2 года назад

    Is this all about just Airgun Scopes and if so why isn't it labeled that way

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  2 года назад

      It’s an older video , I try and be more specific now

  • @derrickmitchell39dm
    @derrickmitchell39dm 5 лет назад +1

    If I was the CEO of Centerpoint I have you over see all my scope productions cause you can turn shit around.

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      Centerpoint needs to seriously up their game ...But there really is no reason ..Walmart sells the shit out if them and a lotta folks don't realize what a piece if crap they are getting

    • @derrickmitchell39dm
      @derrickmitchell39dm 5 лет назад

      @@CyclopsJoeVideos I saw a centerpoint 4x16x40 optic that had all the bells and whistles. Looked up the reviews and they were actually good with 3 negative reviews stating the exact issues you said in this video. The price was ridiculous at 79.99. WTF! Walmart online the procr drops to 62.00. I still wouldn't take a chance buying it though. What you think about that Twod?

  • @davidcoggshall5822
    @davidcoggshall5822 4 года назад

    I am disabled not a lot of extra money. Look for a scope for Ruger 7.62 x 39

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  4 года назад

      David check out the Bushnell AR series of scopes

  • @larryporter6792
    @larryporter6792 4 года назад

    GREAT VIDEO

  • @ytbenavraham9553
    @ytbenavraham9553 5 лет назад

    How do you feel about the 20x swfa for long range application? Thanks

  • @kannabuddharaju
    @kannabuddharaju 6 лет назад +1

    Can you please give me your opinion on Redfield scope.

  • @ShowemRight
    @ShowemRight 6 лет назад +2

    Well done.

  • @mickhunter4782
    @mickhunter4782 5 лет назад

    Cyclops what do you think of MTC scopes I would like to know your opinion if you have one please🙏🧐

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      Mick . I've honestly not tested one . I owned one at one time that was a little disappointing....But to be fair , I bought it used so no idea of how it had been treated so it wouldn't be a fair assessment. I'm hoping to test one before long .

  • @loganpegram383
    @loganpegram383 6 лет назад

    This guy actually shot his eye out!

  • @hawk270leadflinger9
    @hawk270leadflinger9 3 года назад

    Tell us how you really feel about Centerpoint Joe. 🆘 I bought a piece of 💩 scope from Walmart. 😂

  • @martinrignall1435
    @martinrignall1435 5 лет назад

    last time eye patch was on the left !!!!!

  • @BullseyeBob
    @BullseyeBob 6 лет назад

    Is a refurbished Aeon better than a new one? ;-)

  • @jdmbraceyourself9860
    @jdmbraceyourself9860 2 года назад

    Hello Cyclops

  • @Москваимосквичи-й9с
    @Москваимосквичи-й9с 2 года назад +1

    Interesting

  • @grzegorzkaczmarek8513
    @grzegorzkaczmarek8513 Год назад

    5 Stars

  • @yassernadab7r784
    @yassernadab7r784 5 лет назад

    What about konus

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  5 лет назад

      I made this video before I had used any Konus scopes . But I like them for sure !

  • @treece1
    @treece1 4 года назад

    I just Bought a BSA, and I just still bought that shit after i watched this shit .

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  4 года назад

      Hopefully you won't have any experience like mine

  • @skristjansson
    @skristjansson 4 года назад

    Seems to me concerning BSA that you are not talking about the quality of the scope or the experience as a whole just a personal beef.

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  4 года назад

      Nope , just letting guys know their “warranty “ you pay shipping BOTH WAYS , fee for time to repair and all parts . That’s not a warranty that’s a scope repair station .

  • @markcunningham6086
    @markcunningham6086 6 лет назад

    SAY JOE: I'M A TEXAS BOY ALSO. JACK COUNTY FARMGUY. IT AINT A GUD IDEA TO DISCLOSE YOUR LOCATION BUT CAN YOU AT LEAST SAY WHAT COUNTY YOUR IN ?
    I'M VERY INTERESTED IN THE DISCOVERY SCOPE FOR A SAVAGE FV-SR .22.....SECONDARY FOCAL....6X24X-44. SHOOTIN SPARROWS AT 60 YARDS IS QUITE EASY BUT I WANT TO
    HIT 'UM IN THE EYE. {OOOPS ... SORRY} WILL THE SECONDARY FOCAL BE SHARPER IMAGE OR IS IT JUST A FOCUS GIMMICK ? MUELLER WAS MY SECOND CHOICE.
    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YALL'S BUNCH.....
    FARMGUY: :-}

    • @CyclopsJoeVideos
      @CyclopsJoeVideos  6 лет назад

      Hey Dude ! Yeah man I'm in East Texas just out side Tyler in Smith County . I'd pick the Discovery scope of those two . For me personally I like the good ol 2nd focal plane ...Makes shooting shit in the eyes easier way out there 😁

  • @ballistic_hillbilly
    @ballistic_hillbilly 3 года назад

    17-76

  • @trentwatson4423
    @trentwatson4423 5 лет назад

    Fuck yeah !! SWFA

  • @kelingkeling9947
    @kelingkeling9947 5 лет назад

    Video tai