Which low magnification scope?

[techguy]

After shooting a multi-gun event the other day I quickly realised that I need a scope rather than my red dot (or as well as) for my 15-22. The targets we were shooting were pretty damn small, and I picked up a bunch of penalties because of this, which trashed my overall scores for the day.

I'm hoping to fit a scope, something in the region of 1.5-5 and mount a micro red dot on an angle so can use that for close up fast target acquisition.

I don't have a massive budget, something around £100 would be perfect. I've seen both a Leapers and a Nikko Stirling which both would seem to fit the bill, but I can't find much in the way of reviews on either of them. (links below)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leapers-UTG-1 ... 232765efa2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikko-Stirlin ... 4ac4957a65

Anybody here got any experience of either of these two scopes, or have any recommendations?

Thanks!

TG

[Blackstuff]

I've got the 'same' Leapers scope but in 3-12 magnification. For the money i'd say its a decent scope and the optics don't 'milk-out' when using it outdoors like most budget scopes do.

Plus the lower the magnification the less you notice poorer quality lenses (imo). Have you looked at a Simmons Whitetail Classic? 1.5-bowl IIRC, tried and tested scope and would be a lot lighter than both of the options above and usually go for less than £100

[Sim G]

Have you looked at a Simmons Whitetail Classic? 1.5-bowl IIRC, tried and tested scope and would be a lot lighter than both of the options above and usually go for less than £100

Mark has given the perfect answer to your needs....

[techguy]

Looks like the whitetail classic is well recommended elsewhere too.. and yes, its 1.5-5. Now just got to find one...

Thanks chaps :)

[phaedra1106]

I have one, but you can't have it! :lol:

If you find one make sure it's the original Philippines made one, there's been a couple on Ebay going for around £70 to £120 recently.

[mag41uk]

Plus one on the whitetail.

If you happen to in a Cabelas check out their own range.
A mate, who is a dyed in the wool S&B fiddler, bought one and says its a cracker.

Tony