Scope suggestion for Big Cat

Well, my Big Cat scope is already rattling so I need a good scope suggestion for under a hundred bucks. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks!

[longislandhunter]

Lately I've been buying the Leapers 3x9x32 AO from Opticsplanet.com

$39.99 including shipping. I have a few of em and they work great. Clear optics, accurate AO, and inexpensive....

I haven't had any problems at all, I really likem  

Jeff

The Bushnell's are extremely good and the Centerpoint 4-16X40, only from Walmart, tends to be popular here.

[LPC]

you can try pyramyd airguns. that have a bunch of nice scopes for under $100.

Leapers TS rated are great also I have one on my Big Cat and she has held up well.

Thank you very much.  One more question - How powerful of scope do I need for squirrel hunting?  The Leaper's brand sounds good and reasonably priced.  I just want to make sure I get the right one and hopefully one that someone here has some experience with.  Thanks again.

[longislandhunter]

The Leapers 3x9x32 AO scopes I've been buying from Opticsplanet have nice clear optics and the 3 - 9 magnification gives you whatever level of maginification you might need whether it's for target shooting or zeroing in on that squirrels noggin

I've been using this scope for small game and pest hunting for quite some time and I really like them. They've performed very well for me.. All for $39 buck delivered to your door

Forgot to add,,,, as for small game hunting,,,,, the level of magnification needed will of course be determined by the conditions of the shot. Most of my small game shots are usually around 20 to 30 yards,,, sometimes longer and sometimes shorter, but for the most part the majority of my shots fall within that range. At that range I'll usually just leave the scope set on magnification level 9 as this lets me precisely place the pellet exactly where I need it to go. If the distance to target is relatively close, say 10 yards or less, I will back to power off to around 4 or 5.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff,

I'm definitely considering your recommendation.  40 bucks delivered is a very reasonable price. I know this may seem like a dumb question but what does the 32 or 40 or 50 (last numbers) actually represent when considering a scope?  Is it the yards it is good for?

Thanks
Greg

[longislandhunter]

That designates the size of the objective lens. Basically,,,, the larger the objective lens the more "scenery" you'll see around your target,,, but the size of the target will still be the same

Jeff

Also the bigger that last number the more light the scope can gather.  A 3-9X32 means it can go from 3x to 9x magnification and the obejective lens at the barrel end of the scope is 32mm.  The same scope 3-9X50 would have a 50mm objective and should be capable of gathering more light as it is 2.44 times the size in area.  More light means you can shoot later into the eve near dark.