Rifle Scopes Springfield Armory Scopes ?

[para1505]

Fellow Hiders,I have found a Spingfield Armory Scope NIB.Can't remember if it is a 2nd or 3rd generation.But it has 4x14-56mm AO,tall target turrents,30mm tube,.308 match grade rangefinding reticale,Internal leveling bubble.It is a goverment model.Price tag on it is $700.00.
The store owner said back in the 80's he would sell them by the truck loads.So,are these scopes good quality and is the price right ?

 

[Pat M]

Re: Springfield Armory Scopes ?

I've owned a few, that price it too much for the scopes that are around now days.

$500 tops

 

[stiletto raggio]

Re: Springfield Armory Scopes ?

Ditto. Mine is 1st Gen, and while it is FFP and has a decent reticle and glass, I couldn't justify spending more on it than I would for a VX-3 or a used SS 3-9. I plan to use mine on a .308 semi-auto, since I am not sure about click repeatability and it is calibrated for the 168s.

 

[Shooter45]

Re: Springfield Armory Scopes ?

I've got the same scope 4-14x50mm calibrated to 7.62 on my M1A. The tracking is pretty repeatable and glass quality is mediocre/decent. I wouldn't pay over $500 for one because there are many other options for similar prices.

 

[para1505]

Re: Springfield Armory Scopes ?

thanks for the advice.3 people saying the same thing.I think I'll look at some other scopes.

 

[Lyle310]

Re: Springfield Armory Scopes ?

I had one on my Savage 110FP. It shot well. My son fell in love with it so I gave the package to him. Gee now I have to get another rifle package put together...

 

[tc69]

Re: Springfield Armory Scopes ?

I've had 6-20x56 3rd gen on a 700p for a long time. Other than the glass not being as good as some of the high end scopes it has been
very good to me. always repeats and very durable. But I can't speak to price as I rarely see one for sale.

 

[bcrich]

Re: Springfield Armory Scopes ?

I have the 3rd gen 4-14x56 on my 700p but have noticed that the parallax adjustment doesnt ever change the parallax no matter where I set it! Anyone have similar experience with this?