Having made the mistake of trying to put a $60 scope on a 30-06 and watching the scopes "zero" go all over the place from the recoil, I have one final question. Does this permanently damage the scope or can it still be used on a .22? Just curious----John
Sounds like a mounting issue, you want scope mounts as solid and as low as possible this is the weakest part of a shooting system. A $60 scope however is getting what you paid for, on a 30-06 try weaver mounts with a $160-$250 nikon or bushnell elite you'll get the results your looking for.
The cheapo scopes have cheapo internals... erector springs, wire reticles (likely), crap lens, etc. I just avoid them altogether. You can certainly try them on light kicking rifles for paper punching, but I'd not hunt with one.
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The mounts are the top of the line from CZ made for the 550 series rifles--actually the scope rings cost far more than the scope--But you are all right and I have my priorities in line now and am setting aside some funds for a decent scope built to take the recoil. Iv'e been looking at the Leupolds, Burris, Nikon and the high end Bushnells--I think when Iv'e narrowed it down some and am ready to buy, I'll tell you what I'm looking at and get some pros and cons--Thanks guys for your help---John
Look for lifetime Warranty - only pay for it once !!!
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i must say i have seen just about as many high priced scopes go bad as cheaper ones. i have a bushnell sportview that i bought new in the early 80's its worn out a few rifles and still does a great job. now, that being said you there is alot to be gained by buying a quality scope. they are less likely to fog up,you can usually see better in low light conditions and you get less glare. plus you will get a better warranty if something does go wrong in most cases. but ,then again i have 2 4x12 40 swift rifle scopes that i payed 100.00 each for that have one of the best warranties out there. buy what you can afford. in good light you can kill plenty of deer with a 29.95 simmons 8pt. but on a rainy morning at the crack of dawn you my need a 400.00 scope to get that monster buck.
inexpensive scopes--
cheap scope usage
