Is it just me?

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Is it just me, or are all the compact rifle scopes out there either cheap Chinese junk, or super expensive? Looked at 4 powers from Midway, and they seemed to either be $20-60 Barska or Leapers...or $1,200-2K ACOGS or Leupold!
Does anyone make a reasonably priced, short, (7.5 inch or so), 4 power or so rifle scope?
 
there are some decent 1-4x out there. what exactly are you looking for?
 
proven, an optic that is about 4X to 6X, no longer than 7 5/8", for this setup.

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The scope that is in there is a very cheap Chinese no name scope that I am having difficulty sighting in. Rifle of this "caliber" should have something a wee bit nicer. I really don't have a lot of coin to spend, spent it all on the rifle. ;)

Justin, thank you for the suggestions, neither company's home page had anything like I listed, unfortunately. Vortex does have some short scopes, but they start at $1,300.
 
I use a Burris 332, a 3x red dot that I like a lot and they have just come out with a 5x model. It has bullet drop compensation out to 500 yards and the reticle shows black even with no battery juice.

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@armoredman: You sir need to look into optics made by the company Mueller. They are still made in china, but their quality is superb. I was having the exact same dilemma as you for a decent 1-4x AR scope, and then I discovered the Mueller Speedshot. I mounted it on the burris one piece mount and couldn't be happier.

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Idk what decently priced to you is but for $400 you can get the Leupold vx-3 1.5-5 powered scope or for $700 the trijicon accupoint (illuminated recticle) 1-4 power. I've got both and wouldn't hesitate to buy either one again.
 
The Nikon M223 is a 1-4 x 20mm scope and comes in between 350 and 425 (according to where you look) and has been getting very good reviews. Also, I don't know where you looked, but the Leupold and Vortex scopes that Justin mentioned can each be had for less than 500 at several sites. First page of a Google search I just did found even lower prices http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=1-4+x+20mm+scopes#q=1-4+x+20+mm+scopes+for+AR&hl=en&sa=X&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&ei=KO-dT7zXPImE8QTvqe2kDw&ved=0CIYBEK0E&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=b354ddde54e78585&biw=1024&bih=653
 
Right now $400 is over budget by far, and $700 is waaaaay outa my league, sorry. The scope has to be short, (that's why I mentioned it in the original post, :) ), to avoid ejected brass, as the never-jam ejection port on the SA vz-58 is the whole top of the receiver.
So the scope has to be far enough back to give plenty of clearance to anything popping out.
Thank you for the suggestions so far. I've looked at all so far and found either too long, or 1X red dots only. Any other suggestions? Due to eye relief, I don't think a pistol scope would work too well.
 
If 8.1 inches is not too long, then check out the new Nikon P-223 BDC reticle scope for 150.00. Scope and mounts 175.00 at Optics Planet.
 
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If you're willing to give up true 1x (which most 1x variable scopes don't actually provide even when they say that they do), I highly recommend the Bushnell 3200 1.4x-4.5x Elite. I buy them whenever I can find them - they are a bargain for the quality. They're not high end optics, but they are pretty dang good and can usually be found for less than two bills.
 
The Burris Compact 4x was the smallest "good" scope I knew of but looks like it has been recently discontinued.
 
it is NOT just you.

Scopes are either cheap or 1000 bucks.

The midrange, is just cheap, AND expensive.
 
Don't know about "tactical" applications but I have several sporting rifles fitted with the Leupold 1x4 compact scope. Think it runs around 3 bills and I like it a lot.


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The midrange, is just cheap, AND expensive.
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Pure, unadulterated nonsense.

I'm confused, the OP asked about fixed 4x scopes and most of the responses have been about variables.

The Leupold 4x rimfire special would also be a good candidate but it's 9" long. Their VX2 1-4x, mentioned above, is also very good but also a little longer than desired at 9.5".
 
rbernie, the 3200 Elite 1.5-4 is 12.5 inches. :)
SaxonPig, never used the word tactical at all. I just want a scope that isn't going to get hit with ejected brass. I despise the word tactical.
I asked Optics Planet for a suggestion, and so far they've been mum. :/
The Nikon P-223 seems to be as close as I have gotten yet, and I hear good things about thier products.
 
CraigC- I don't have any experience with any fixed power compact scopes. Just because it's variable doesn't mean you have to vary it. Leave it at 4X if you want.

armored man- I didn't see where you mentioned the type of rifle. Your username sort of suggests it might be a military style carbine of some sort. Not sure if you wanted a military type optic of if some other would work.
 
Just because it's variable doesn't mean you have to vary it. Leave it at 4X if you want.
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That's very true but the OP asked about short (very short!), light, fixed power scopes within a certain price range. Variables tend to be longer, heavier and more expensive, all of which seems to contradict the OP's needs.

I would suggest finding a used or new-old-stock Burris 4x Compact.
 
If you need a good and "cheap" low powered scope, check out the Weaver V3. It goes for something around $100 and really isn't a bad deal. Very small and compact and the glass ain't bad either.
 
armoredman said:
Is it just me, or are all the compact rifle scopes out there either cheap Chinese junk, or super expensive? Looked at 4 powers from Midway, and they seemed to either be $20-60 Barska or Leapers...or $1,200-2K ACOGS or Leupold!
Does anyone make a reasonably priced, short, (7.5 inch or so), 4 power or so rifle scope?
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The TR24-3G: AccuPoint 1-4x24 30mm Riflescope, German #4 Crosshair with Green Dot and the TR24: AccuPoint 1-4x24 30mm Riflescope with BAC, Amber Triangle Reticle, are good moderate cost scopes.
 
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