Old Scopes

I don't know how many of you remember the old steel-tube "Weaver" scopes but they were favorites of mine and I own three of them that I bought back in the early 1970s. All are still mounted on rifles that get used a lot. They were tough with clear optics and I never had a problem with them. Now they are made overseas and out of aluminum tubing. I have plenty of other makes of optics and most of them are also at home on rifles.

Just thought I'd bring this up since little is now manufactured in the US any more. I have Redfield, Leupold, Burris and several others represented in the safe. I liked them and still miss them although I have mine already. If anyone would like to comment please do.

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I still have a few of the Weavers on kids rifles, Leupold really took over the market today, then Burris jumped in - all higher priced than many of the manufacturers.

I agree Buck. Most crap coming out of China is just that...garbage. Now they can hold us hostage for parts. Automotive, appliance, electrical, computers, cell phones, computer parts, steel, and the list goes on!!
I have mostly Nikon and Leupold. Seem to hold up well. But you have to buy the expensive scopes that are made in USA. The cheaper Leupold, etc. Chinese made! Those old weaver scopes were pretty darned good and held up very well.

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I have a few scope style items to sell you guys may like. I will add them on the sales section for your viewing pleasure.

Check out the items for sale - DISTANCE GAGING TOOLS

My 4X weaver on a Kimber Custom Classic .22LR.

3X Weaver on a Marlin M1894 .44mag.


I only have a very few rifles so most of the scopes are in their boxes stored in the basement; including another 4X Weaver.  The one on the Kimber I sent back to Weaver to change the focus from 100 yds to 50 yds.  It shoots one hole groups at 50 yds.