Cabelas Scopes

50calty · 07-31-2010, 02:06 PM

Just thought I would let everyone know some information on Cabelas's Scopes. As of last Sept. they are no longer lifetime warranty, only 60 days now. I had a scope for my .450 Marlin that was cabelas and had to fight tooth and nail to get my money back. This is the fourth Cabelas scope that I have had problems with. So for anyone looking for a scope, stay away from Cabelas brand. Ended up buying a Nikon Omega Muzzleloader scope for my .450 Marlin. The ballistics are really close, so I'll find out tommorrow. I really like the Nikon for my Bone Collector so I thought what the hell and bought the samething for my Marlin. I'll post again when I take it out to the range.

rjhans53 · 07-31-2010, 02:28 PM

I have a few of their scopes, they are junk, I've decided to pitch them instead of messing with it. I do have 1 alaskan that seems to hold up good, but it's just a 2.5. I'm going more with burris right now

sup · 08-01-2010, 09:01 AM

Over the last couple months i have bought 3 muellers, wow are they
clear.They are as clear as my 2 pro staffs. can't beat the price.Time will tell.

deer655 · 08-01-2010, 11:53 AM

About 5-6 years ago before leupold revamped their line they had a scope called the shotgun/muzzleloader scope. Its been a great 2-7 scope. I hate hearing that about cabelas scope. I have always admired that company for their ethics and customer service. Probably chinese scopes being sold for that quick profit.

50calty · 08-01-2010, 04:11 PM

Well the Nikon Omega worked great on my .450 Marlin. For those that know the scope, I have to use the top of the third circle to be on at 200 yards. Which is ok, I won't be shooting beyond 200 yards anyway. The .450 I have is the "guide gun", short barrel, mainly to be used in timber. So now its nice to have my two main rifles with the same scope. I now have all my back up rifles sighted in for hunting season. So for the next two months I will be strictly shooting my Bone Collector. Since Antelope Season is just around the corner!

Sagebrush1 · 08-02-2010, 01:42 AM

I have the marlin 1895MR 450 I put the burris timberline 3x9 on it. sight it on at 100yrds and at 200 yrds use the last hash mark. shooting Hornady 350 FP, RL-7 47.8 grains

WyoHunter1 · 08-02-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 50calty

Just thought I would let everyone know some information on Cabelas's Scopes. As of last Sept. they are no longer lifetime warranty, only 60 days now. I had a scope for my .450 Marlin that was cabelas and had to fight tooth and nail to get my money back. This is the fourth Cabelas scope that I have had problems with. So for anyone looking for a scope, stay away from Cabelas brand. Ended up buying a Nikon Omega Muzzleloader scope for my .450 Marlin. The ballistics are really close, so I'll find out tommorrow. I really like the Nikon for my Bone Collector so I thought what the hell and bought the samething for my Marlin. I'll post again when I take it out to the range.

I think after the second scope I would have quit buying them. Good choice on the Nikon.I really like my Nikon Omega.

falcon · 08-02-2010, 03:26 PM

The Cabela's Alaskan Guide scopes are good quality. The cheap scopes are not very good. Bought a made in China Cabela's scope two years ago for $60. The reticle rotated inside the tube. Cabelas did give me a refund. Put one on a friends rifle sighted it in. That scope lasted less than 20 shots when a horizontal crosshair came loose.

Gm54-120 · 08-03-2010, 06:57 AM

I havent owned one but looked through many when they had a sale. The only ones that appeared to be good are the Alaskan series which i bet are made by a different company than their normal line.