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    Posted: December/29/2007 at 16:45
Hi.

I write from Slovakia. Sorry, my english is not too good.

I would like to find an entry level riflescope: magnification 4x - 6x to 10x - 16x, optics diameter 44 to 50, illuminated mil dot reticle, maybe open target turret, price arround $200, for centerfire gun like 7x64, .243Win, .308Win (not airgun). I don't want scope from china.
I know it's hard.
I search for the scopes on ebay, because it's a simply way for me to buy something.

I found brands Besonder (maybe Germany) and Hawke (maybe UK). I found Bushnell too for a low price($80-$100), but all Bushnell are posting from China and I don't know, it's a original or chinesse copy of Bushnell.

Somebody uses Besonder or Hawke scope? Can somebody recommed me an acceptable entry level scope?

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Here are a few that you can consider. These were recommended to me not long ago and are close to the amount you requested.  With a limited amount of money it’s going to be hard to find a good scope with illumination.

 

http://www.swfa.com/pc-7279-185-bushnell-25-10x50-elite-4200-30mm-rifle-scope.aspx

 

http://www.swfa.com/pc-962-184-bushnell-3-9x50-elite-3200-rifle-scope.aspx

 

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Sightron l - Pentex Gameseeker - Mueller APV - Swift - Millet

All these will probably be in your price range and are sold by SWFA. Swift and sightron are not chinese but you will have to check on the others.

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Welcome to the OT.  First, do not take this as offensive.  But, are you really from Slovakia?  Second, a quality IR scope for less than or equal to 200 dollars is difficult to find, that is not made in China.  China makes in general, crap.  But, a few companies who have set up manufacturing facilities their make a quality product.  However, personally, I still like to avoid anything made in China.  They are nothing but a bunch of low life communist creeps, trying to enable their military means through their economic means.  That being said, Mueller makes the best low priced IR or mil-dot scope around for the money, but still made in China.  I would suggest that you change your purchasing priorities to get a better scope that is alot simpler and alot better, that is made in the USA, Europe (which at times I am not sure is better than China from a political standpoint) or Japan.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RONK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/30/2007 at 17:40
Welcome to O.T., z.j.76!   The previous posters gave you good advice.  I just want to assure you that your English is far better than that of many of the regulars on this site! 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote crimsontide Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/30/2007 at 17:48
Originally posted by Focus Focus wrote:

Sightron l - Pentex Gameseeker - Mueller APV - Swift - Millet

All these will probably be in your price range and are sold by SWFA. Swift and sightron are not chinese but you will have to check on the others.

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Focus,  correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think he could get the scope from SWFA since as he says he is not in the USA.  I think SWFA only ships to destinations within the US.
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Crimsontide,
 
You are absolutely correct. SWFA, as do most reputable dealers, only ship scopes within the USA as they would be in violation of US Goverment regulations (ITARS, I believe) if they shipped them outside the country. There are a few countries that the regulations do not apply to, but they are very few and I guess that rather than deal with the paperwork, SWFA has probably just decided to play ball within the USA. Slovakia will for sure be a restricted country.
 
SWFA's shipping restriction is clearly stated in bold text on their "About SWFA" web page. I've linked to it below in case anyone is interested:
 
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I  thought I had read it somewhere on their site.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Focus Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/30/2007 at 19:30
I understand that but they can sure give him the necessary information as to which of the scopes I suggested are not made in China. I just told him they are sold by SWFA and as such they should be able to answer the origin questions concerning the mueller - millet - and pentex. He is already using E-Bay to buy or so his post said. Sorry if that was misunderstood.

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Sorry for the misunderstanding.  
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Hi.

Thank you for your helpful answers. It's hard to decide. Smile
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dolphin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/02/2008 at 13:37
I saw some Winchester rifle scopes with IR at less than 200 dollars at a competitor.  Not sure where they are made, probably China.  Not sure how good they are.  Just thought I would throw that in.
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Elite 4200 3-9x40 on eBay for around $230.
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