Us optics ts12?
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JungleShooter
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Going by what another shooter reported on the AGN forum....
He called US Optics, and inquired if the TS-12x would have much better glass than the similar compact 3-12x scopes from Discovery and Vector — at a fraction of the price ($200). He reports he was told not to get his hopes up.... (Sure, turrets are much nicer!)
For two years I've been using the Discovery VT-3 3-12x44 FFP. I dial most shots. At $200 a great compact scope.
It's available in SFP as well.
Vector Veyron is the third model, same 3-12x44, either FFP or SFP. $200.
I like the Discover FFP because it has thick outside posts —> so shots at low magnification are not a problem.
Matthias
He called US Optics, and inquired if the TS-12x would have much better glass than the similar compact 3-12x scopes from Discovery and Vector — at a fraction of the price ($200). He reports he was told not to get his hopes up.... (Sure, turrets are much nicer!)
For two years I've been using the Discovery VT-3 3-12x44 FFP. I dial most shots. At $200 a great compact scope.
It's available in SFP as well.
Vector Veyron is the third model, same 3-12x44, either FFP or SFP. $200.
I like the Discover FFP because it has thick outside posts —> so shots at low magnification are not a problem.
Matthias
BillLarson
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I've got a US OPTICS ST-10.... if your interested...
Great glass built for combat....
Great glass built for combat....
Caguama challenge
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I own a ts -20 zoom from 2.5-20 and first focal plane reticle covers too much of the target, glass is fuzzy above 10x, comparable to a bsa. Expensive ***.
Joe from mexico
Joe from mexico
BillLarson
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The ST-10 passed all testing and was used successfully by U.S.Army,U.S.Navy,U.S.Marines for several years.Also sold to other countries worldwide.
I have a TS-12X on my .30 Gibbs, it is an MHR reticle and FFP (https://www.usoptics.com/product/ts-12x/).
What do you think of it? Also how's the glass what would you compare it to?
I like it. Glass clarity is better than I expected, esp. with my aging eyes. I have not done a tracking test, though.
Jerry M
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My experiences with the U.S. Optics was a very little eye relief. That may not be the best choice for a newer shooter. Getting wrapped in the eyebrow is not conducive to good shooting.
I also used to think that way and was skeptical about having 2-3" of eye relief, considering most of my scopes are 3.5" and up. But once it is set up properly, it is actually better than I expected. Having a Picatinny rail allows more flexibility on the setup for optimal eye relief. In all fairness, there are other more expensive scopes, i.e., Nightforce SHV 4-14 (https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/shv/shv-4-14x50-f1) with similar eye relief at 3.1 inches. Nonetheless, it is a consideration for the OP to make.
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JungleShooter
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The Discovery version of this scope has an eye relief of 3.3" to 3.5" (85-90mm). ●FFP version:
DISCOVERY VT-3 3-12X44 SF FFP First Focal Plane Rifle Scope
Buy DISCOVERY VT-3 3-12X44 SF FFP First Focal Plane Rifle Scope at airgunarcheryfun.ca! Free shipping to 185 countries. 45 days money back guarantee.
●SFP version:
https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/discovery-vt-3-3-12x44-sf-sfp-second-focal-plane-rifle-scope/
The US Optics version I found greatly discounted here (though still around $200 more then the Discovery versions): $375!Amazon.com : U.S. Optics US Optics 3-12x544mm 30mm Tube; Non-Lit FFP MHR Reticle; Elevation and Windage Zeroing Knob with 1/10 MIL Adjustments TS-12X-MHR, Black : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : U.S. Optics US Optics 3-12x544mm 30mm Tube; Non-Lit FFP MHR Reticle; Elevation and Windage Zeroing Knob with 1/10 MIL Adjustments TS-12X-MHR, Black : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
Matthias
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I can only speak with what I "actually" have and "my personal experience" with the scope in question. I paid $325 for mine.
●FFP version:
DISCOVERY VT-3 3-12X44 SF FFP First Focal Plane Rifle Scope
Buy DISCOVERY VT-3 3-12X44 SF FFP First Focal Plane Rifle Scope at airgunarcheryfun.ca! Free shipping to 185 countries. 45 days money back guarantee.airgunarcheryfun.ca
●SFP version:
https://airgunarcheryfun.ca/discovery-vt-3-3-12x44-sf-sfp-second-focal-plane-rifle-scope/
Amazon.com : U.S. Optics US Optics 3-12x544mm 30mm Tube; Non-Lit FFP MHR Reticle; Elevation and Windage Zeroing Knob with 1/10 MIL Adjustments TS-12X-MHR, Black : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : U.S. Optics US Optics 3-12x544mm 30mm Tube; Non-Lit FFP MHR Reticle; Elevation and Windage Zeroing Knob with 1/10 MIL Adjustments TS-12X-MHR, Black : Sports & Outdoorswww.amazon.com
Matthias
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I also have the T-20X and my experience is nowhere near yours. The optical clarity is very good, and that is looking with my old and uncorrected eyes. I paid $900 for it.
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Thanks feenix. That's a tiny scope!! You think it would serve well on a 10/22 target?
