[ChevellRCR]

I am looking into making a rifle scope purchase pretty soon and was wondering if there is a website that tests scopes and reports how they rank against one another. I really cant afford a top of the line scope but want the best bang from my buck. I am looking at the Mueller rifle scopes and have heard good things about them. How do they rank against other scope manufacturers? This will probably be used on a 308 M1A but could be used on a 223 or 243 bolt action. Here is thier website if you havent heard of them.

http://www.muelleroptics.com/

[Gunblast]

I have tested 2 Mueller scopes, and they worked very well. I am still using both of them. Longterm, I can't say, as they have not been around a long time. I have also not needed to test their warranty service. However, I have heard from others who read the article, then went out and bought a Mueller. Believe me, if they had any problems with the scope, I would have heard about it.

Jeff Quinn
gunblast.com

[ChevellRCR]

I have tested 2 Mueller scopes, and they worked very well. I am still using both of them. Longterm, I can't say, as they have not been around a long time. I have also not needed to test their warranty service. However, I have heard from others who read the article, then went out and bought a Mueller. Believe me, if they had any problems with the scope, I would have heard about it.

Jeff Quinn
gunblast.com


Thanks for the comment. How is the quality of the glass? I want as much hunting time at dusk as I can get. Does it compare to a Leupold?

[Gunblast]

"Thanks for the comment. How is the quality of the glass? I want as much hunting time at dusk as I can get. Does it compare to a Leupold?"

That is hard to answer, as both are plenty bright. I have no 2 scopes that are alike in both brands. However, to better answer your question, as it was just breaking daylight here, I took a Leupold and a Mueller outside with each set on 8.5 power. I could tell no difference in brightness, as both looked bright to my old left eye. I didn't look for very long, as it is cold out these, and I was naked, so it was a hurried project. If you will be hunting right up until dark, I do recommend the lighted reticle, as that is what will limit your ability to hunt late more than anything else.

Jeff Quinn
gunblast.com

[ChevellRCR]

"Thanks for the comment. How is the quality of the glass? I want as much hunting time at dusk as I can get. Does it compare to a Leupold?"

That is hard to answer, as both are plenty bright. I have no 2 scopes that are alike in both brands. However, to better answer your question, as it was just breaking daylight here, I took a Leupold and a Mueller outside with each set on 8.5 power. I could tell no difference in brightness, as both looked bright to my old left eye. I didn't look for very long, as it is cold out these, and I was naked, so it was a hurried project. If you will be hunting right up until dark, I do recommend the lighted reticle, as that is what will limit your ability to hunt late more than anything else.

Jeff Quinn
gunblast.com

Thanks again. Thats great news. Sorry to make you work so hard in the morning. :)

[ChevellRCR]

OK I think I have found what I want but after reading other forums I have a new competitor. Here is the Mueller that I have settled on.

http://www.muelleroptics.com/Eraticator.htm

But now I have found this scope which looks pretty good.

http://swift-optics.com/products/sporting/premium_riflescopes/678m

The mueller scope has an illuminated red dot but the swift has a little more power for when I play at the target range. The Mueller is about $200 and the Swift is about $230