Pentax?

gutshotem · 06-20-2007, 06:54 AM

Any of you guys have a Pentax rifle scope. I'm in the market for a new scope to throw on my 7mm mag. I don't have a ton of money to spend and have been looking at the Pentax Gameseeker but would like to hear from others before i buy. Any feedback you guys give would be greatly appreciated.

CamoCop · 06-27-2007, 03:18 AM

i put a Pentax on my T/C ProHunter and love it. i too couldn't afford spending $500.00+ on glass after spending what i did for the rifle. the Pentax is clear, bright and sharper than some Leupolds i have looked through. i dunno how long it will last due to only buying it at the end of last deer season. so far no complaints.

thndrchiken · 07-05-2007, 08:42 PM

What's your price range and you'll get some suggestions. You can always find a used Vari-X II on ebay for a good price. I have Bushnell Elites, Nikon Buckmasters and Prostaff as well as Leupold's on my guns. It's all in want you want and what your putting it on.

CamoCop · 07-05-2007, 09:08 PM

i'd rather have aPentax than a Leupold VXII

luke35whelan · 07-10-2007, 03:52 PM

If money really is an issue look at the Gameseeker series. I put one on my new '06 and it's GREAT. Very clear and appears to be good in low light. I haven't hunted with it yet. I got a 3-9x50 new for $99 shipped. I know it's at or near the bottom line of Pentax but I'd rather buy a low end Pentax than a mid-range Bushnell, Simmons or Tasco. Also, I stay away from used scopes. Unless you know the previous owner you may be buying someone elses problem.

tempehunter · 07-10-2007, 05:32 PM

I have a gameseeker and the optics are great, a can't loose for the money.

gutshotem · 07-15-2007, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I ended up gettinga brand newbuckmasters 4.5X14 on ebay for 200 bucks.They sell the same one at cabelas for 299so I figured it was about as good a deal as i was going to get for the price. I'm planning on mounting it soon. Just got it out of the box and it looks great.