Scopes.

[Timelord]

Bought one of those Aldi 29.99 scopes maybe 9 months ago on the advice of an archery friend. he said they were all getting them at the archery club. Got it home. Checked it out - Rubbish!! Has sat on my shelf at home ever since. If you want optics, then go to an optics shop & look at the real deal. Yes it will be pricy but you don't have to buy. At least you have a benchmark to judge by. Also, the optics shops usually have 2nd hand gear at very reasonable prices. You will get all the advice you could want, a guarantee, spares & will be able to take it back to trade in later if you wish. Also, a decent bit of kit will hardly devalue and you can sell it on later no problem- ebay etc. Just talk to the guys in the shop & you will get all the gen you need about the subject.

Night vision - avoid generation 1 and those that only have IR illuminators. Only good to about 50 yds. very old tech, now being dressed up new & sold cheap. You see lots of broken scopes like these being sold for parts. that should tell you something.. Gen 2 or 2+ if you can. I believe gen 4 is now out, but is hideously expensive. there are forums for all this type of gear and a few hours spent browsing these will show you the light! TL.

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(30 December 2011, 16:54)bigpaul Wrote:

(30 December 2011, 16:46)Skean Dhude Wrote: £3.99. I thought that came with £999 postage?

I'd be interested in seeing what arrives.

yep, so will i! blurb: 8X20mm, eyepiece diameter 12mm, field 96m/1000m. telescope c/w 1 manual, 1 soft bag, 1 strap, 1 cleaning cloth.

What was that £3.99 scope like BP??