dmshozer1 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Just get the Weaver! At 3 power it is so much clearer than most low priced scopes, it actually looks better than they do at 4 power! It is also very close to a true 1 power. Very important for fast shooting at close targets with a crosshair reticle! Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 ......what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 +1,000 on that little Weaver. I haven't tried every scope out there, but the Weaver 1-3x is the best I've seen for an entry level scope. It's optics beat all hell out of my Millett DMS 1-4. I have the Weaver on my 'tactical' guns, although I'm easy on my guns and I don't know how it would stand up to hard use. For competition it's fine, but I do appreciate a bit more power on the top end. So I use Accupoint, Burris, or Meopta 1-4x on the comp guns. But for someone getting into the sport, I think the Weaver is the best way to get started in tactical divisions. The Weavers aren't perfect. One of my 4 Weavers needs to go back to the factory for repairs. It changes poi when the power ring is turned. I found it out when, after sighting in my 10/22 on 3x, I turned the power down to 1 I was missing steel plates at 20 yards. So I tested it and found around a 12" poi shift from 1 to 3 power! So I'd recommend you check on yours to make sure it doesn't do that. I don't think that is typical of them, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufDog Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for the field report guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmshozer1 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 +1,000 on that little Weaver. I haven't tried every scope out there, but the Weaver 1-3x is the best I've seen for an entry level scope. It's optics beat all hell out of my Millett DMS 1-4. I have the Weaver on my 'tactical' guns, although I'm easy on my guns and I don't know how it would stand up to hard use. For competition it's fine, but I do appreciate a bit more power on the top end. So I use Accupoint, Burris, or Meopta 1-4x on the comp guns. But for someone getting into the sport, I think the Weaver is the best way to get started in tactical divisions. The Weavers aren't perfect. One of my 4 Weavers needs to go back to the factory for repairs. It changes poi when the power ring is turned. I found it out when, after sighting in my 10/22 on 3x, I turned the power down to 1 I was missing steel plates at 20 yards. So I tested it and found around a 12" poi shift from 1 to 3 power! So I'd recommend you check on yours to make sure it doesn't do that. I don't think that is typical of them, though. I have two Weaver 1x3's. They both check out okay. I had that problem with a Burris XTR.They fixed it, no problem. I guess you can have a problem with any brand of scope. As you have done, it pays to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzleflash Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Over the past several years, I have purchased six Weaver 1-3's. All have been used on AR's and work perfectly. Several of my shooting buddies have them as well and have had no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 The Leupold 1-4 is just as good if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 The Leupold 1-4 is just as good if not better. Leupold makes good stuff, and I wouldn't be surprised. I haven't tried one, but I've been told that the 1x on the Lupy isn't necessarily a true 1x, more like a 1.1 or 1.2. The Weaver is true 1x. That said, I don't really have a problem with the low end my Accupoint TR21 1.25 - 4x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have three of the Weaver 1x3's myself. Paid $89.95 for my first one and bought the last here on BE for $130. For this kind of money they cannot be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hello: The little Weaver V3 is a great scope. I have one on my Carbine and love it. I think for the money it is hard to beat. Larry White was the guy who told me about them Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I just mailed my Weaver back to Weaver. I shot one 3-Gun and one Rifle only match. In the rifle match I started having to shoot way over the target to get a hit so I went out one day to Zero it. After about 10 rounds I realized it was toast. Took it off and shock it and it sounded like a baby rattle. Guess I just got luck on this one. I will say I like it, but for now the EoTech is back on the smoke pole till the Weaver comes back. In 3-Gun I have found there are times I can't see the target without some optical assistance and it seems to do the job atleast out to 350 yards. An another good thing is there are no batteries, it is always on. Got mine for $139 on sale at MidwayUsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I have one and it is definately a good scope especially for the money. The 4 power would be nice occasionally but I can live with the 3x max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THM7 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 My first 3gun scope was a Weaver 1x3 and it is a good scope for the money. But I did have problems with mine....I had the mag well of my AR pressed up against a hard barricade and the reticle began to break apart with every shot. I must say the customer service was great.....and I got it back within two weeks (repaired) but I lost some confidence in the scope for a competition optic. My experience might be the exception... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I thought they had an etched reticle. Guess not! The situation you had would be something of a PITA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Leupold 1-4 is just as good if not better. Apples to oranges. That Leupold has a HORRIBLE price on it. It costs at least $300 & you could buy TWO Weavers for that price! Plus, the Meopta is a better scope than the Leupold (if money is no object, that is). Midway often has the Weaver on sale for $129. The Armalite 1 pc mount is a good mounting solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmshozer1 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Just get the Weaver!At 3 power it is so much clearer than most low priced scopes, it actually looks better than they do at 4 power! It is also very close to a true 1 power. Very important for fast shooting at close targets with a crosshair reticle! Take care Sorry, meant to say that the Weaver at 3 power, because it is very clear, looks better than most low cost scopes that have 4 power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rz317 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Leupold 1-4 is just as good if not better. Apples to oranges. That Leupold has a HORRIBLE price on it. It costs at least $300 & you could buy TWO Weavers for that price! Plus, the Meopta is a better scope than the Leupold (if money is no object, that is). Midway often has the Weaver on sale for $129. The Armalite 1 pc mount is a good mounting solution. +1. Leupolds are decent but have a high price for what you get, I think you can do a lot better for your money. I've had a Leupold 1-3X CQ/T and a Mark IV 1.5-5X, and I consider them both to be under the Meopta 1-4X. RZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Leupold VX-I 1-4x is about $200, but it's a shotgun scope with the parallax set to 75 yards. Not sure if that would be a problem on a rifle or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Midway often has the Weaver on sale for $129. The Armalite 1 pc mount is a good mounting solution. Any more suggestions for a mount to consider with this scope? I'm looking to put it on a flat topped 16in. AR, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Any more suggestions for a mount to consider with this scope? I'm looking to put it on a flat topped 16in. AR, for now. I've been using a Burris PEPR mount with no problems. Leupold now has a 1 piece mount too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdschappell Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The Leupold VX-I 1-4x is about $200, but it's a shotgun scope with the parallax set to 75 yards. Not sure if that would be a problem on a rifle or not. I used a Leupold shotgun scope on a rifle and the parallax setting of 75 yds was never an issue. The hard to turn power adjustment was, however. Good scope and very clear, all things considered it worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Any more suggestions for a mount to consider with this scope? I'm looking to put it on a flat topped 16in. AR, for now. I've been using a Burris PEPR mount with no problems. Leupold now has a 1 piece mount too. Is this the one? http://swfa.com/Burris-AR-PEPR-1-Scope-Mount-P12624.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 You just want more choices? Higher? Further forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Any more suggestions for a mount to consider with this scope? I'm looking to put it on a flat topped 16in. AR, for now. I've been using a Burris PEPR mount with no problems. Leupold now has a 1 piece mount too. Is this the one? http://swfa.com/Burris-AR-PEPR-1-Scope-Mount-P12624.aspx That's the one, Flex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Just get the Weaver! At 3 power it is so much clearer than most low priced scopes, it actually looks better than they do at 4 power! It is also very close to a true 1 power. Very important for fast shooting at close targets with a crosshair reticle! Take care Great advice if this was 1985. But today we have far better optics choices. This scope has gone the way of single stack .38 super open guns. Pat Edited January 26, 2012 by Alaskapopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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