Why all the cheap "knock off" scopes?
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Brett248Vista
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LOL Phil! Is that after they fixed the mirror and added correction to the software? Heck I can see right through my china knock off! (not proud of it by any means) 
Marksman
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I am a Leupold man, have been for more than 35 yrs.. Because the name brand scope have become so pricey, it is no surprise that the more economical no name scopes are enjoying the popularity they are. I have not bought a new a Leupold in years, I buy my Leupolds from the secondary market never paying more than 50% of current retail price. Sometimes I am fortunate to find near NIB scopes for that price. I let others tote the note of paying full retail price, Leupolds are so well made that I have never had a problem with one of their used scopes.
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I guess there is a difference here.. There isn't much "optics" involved in a Zero Magnification red dot "scope" so it's kind of hard to screw up, there isn't much in the line of sight just flat glass with some coating on each end and one reflective lens on the inside with Wind/Ele adjusters.
Now if we start talking about real scopes with real magnification, I would probably still try something like an NC Star before a Leo just because of the cost of gun to cost of scope ratio. I'm a guy that likes the stuff the Military has, but like I said before, even on the cheap side of $800/$900 I can't swing a Trijicon right now.. But when I can, sure I will have one, and it will be used on multiple rifles.
Now if we start talking about real scopes with real magnification, I would probably still try something like an NC Star before a Leo just because of the cost of gun to cost of scope ratio. I'm a guy that likes the stuff the Military has, but like I said before, even on the cheap side of $800/$900 I can't swing a Trijicon right now.. But when I can, sure I will have one, and it will be used on multiple rifles.
I have a Aimpoint clone on mine because it is my training weapon. I have a real Aimpoint on my M4 and the 15-22 is setup exactly the same as the M4. No need to spend 400 bucks on an aimpoint when a knock off will do just fine. It's not like the 15-22 recoils like a 300 win mag or something!
I used the money I saved to purchase more 5.56 ammo.
YMMV
I used the money I saved to purchase more 5.56 ammo.
YMMV
Brett248Vista
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A very reasonable way to look at it..
But no matter what we do, someone will always criticize just like some posts I've read before "Why don't you just convert a real AR to 22 and then you have a real AR" well I could respond with "Why don't you buy a real M4 A1 and not a clone like an AR..." it never ends!
But no matter what we do, someone will always criticize just like some posts I've read before "Why don't you just convert a real AR to 22 and then you have a real AR" well I could respond with "Why don't you buy a real M4 A1 and not a clone like an AR..." it never ends!
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You didn't sound like a smart A** at all, you knew the point I was trying to get across, the lineage wasn't spot on
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But no matter what we do, someone will always criticize just like some posts I've read before "Why don't you just convert a real AR to 22 and then you have a real AR" well I could respond with "Why don't you buy a real M4 A1 and not a clone like an AR..." it never ends!
Ain't that the truth!
I buy cheap Chinese clone stuff cause it looks cool and I enjoy it. I think some people criticize other's rifles and accessories because they think it makes them cool and they enjoy it.
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Belt_Fed can't help it... the dude was born pedantic.
Hey, If I knew what that ment I might agree lol
let me guess he buys his extra magazines here Magazines - Smith & Wesson Long Gun Polymer Mag For M&P 15-22 w/Load Assist GearStuff.com
Are they HIGH? $61.99!
Are they HIGH? $61.99!
Lol, they are the highest prices across the board on any magazines I have ever seen.cpprpythn1
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That is ridiculous!!! I bought my extra mags from S&W for $20 a piece.
I guess I can understand a cheaper scope but the knock off counterfiet Aimpoints, EoTechs, Acogs, etc. are what gets me. These are obviously infringing on the patents and the rights of the original manufacture, it's like wearing a fake Rolex! I would think that people would have some integrity and not be buying and promoting rip off products.
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It's not in any way infringing, it does not say "Trijicon ACOG" on it.. and it does not use Tritium and Fiber Optic Illumination. It's just a red dot that "looks like" an ACOG.
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That's an interesting observation from someone who bought a 15-22. Notice anything familiar with your rifle?
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That's an interesting observation from someone who bought a 15-22. Notice anything familiar with your rifle?
...LOL...good point!
