3-9X42E Red Illuminated Compact Scope/Ruby Lens

by NcStar

Product Features

• Variable Power Scopes with superb zooming capabilities.
• Multi Coated Lenses.
• One piece anodized aluminum main tubes.Specifications:
• Magnification: 3x-9x.
• Tube Dia. 1¡±.

Product Description

3-9X42E RED ILL. COMPACT SCOPE/RUBY LENS

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 3.1 x 2.8 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ODYU0E
• Item model number: SEC3942R
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,699 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice BB gun scope, maybe., August 18, 2008

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M. Hoagland - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3-9X42E Red Illuminated Compact Scope/Ruby Lens (Sports)

Initially, this scope feels heavy, like maybe it's of some quality. I mounted this scope on my AR-15, and while looking around my yard with it, it seems good enough -let's face it, it's inexpensive so how good does it have to be?

I took it out on it's maiden hunting trip, hunting for small game in an open valley. I immediately realized that the optics on this scope were junk, there was a blur, or some sort of warp in the lense that wouldn't go away no matter how much tweaking or adjusting. It was like aiming the thing through a glass of water and then down-range. Also, the "spiffy illuminated reticle" has HUGE crosshairs. Aiming at a rabbit or a gopher at any distance is a joke because the massive, thick crosshairs end up covering what your aiming at. Sure they light up just fine, different levels too, but they're just too thick to be usefull.

Overall, the scope is heavy, the reticle lights well, but I doubt any sniper would use it with any attempt at seriousness or accuracy, the caps are a joke and will snap off in a stout breeze, the adjustment knobs are awefull -they feel like they're grinding when turned, not smooth at all, and the lenses are aweful.

So, to recap: 3x9 scope, lighted reticle, complete with covers etc. all for under $100!!! Yep, you get what you pay for, this baby ultimately wouldn't seem out of place rolling out of a kid's meal at Burger King, and has no real place on a rifle for any serious shooting. In fact, I found it easier to pull the thing off of my AR, and use the iron sights even for long range shooting, far more accurate too.

As for my scope, well, it took about 3 rounds at a hundred yards bafore I couldn't find it to shoot again. IT'S AMAZING, the body of this thing is like a boat anchor, all the parts blow off it, and the bullets pass through, but the rubber coating and heavy guage metal keep it from entirely blowing apart, in essence, it's a perfect target to shoot at. How ironic.

Do yourself a favor, pass this one up, spend more and get a scope that you'll acually be able to use effectively for some time. This little "bargain" isn't what it sounds, thanks China!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good scope for a good price, May 28, 2010

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C. Hull "Gadget Freak" (Simi Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3-9X42E Red Illuminated Compact Scope/Ruby Lens (Sports)

This may not be the best scope I have ever purchased, but it has gotten more use then any other. It gives nice clear images, holds it's settings, and is easy to adjust when needed. The clear, flip up covers make it easy to get off a quick shot. I would recommend this to someone on a budget, or even if you have a lot of money to burn, you will not be disappointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, April 10, 2010

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S. Goss ('Burbs, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3-9X42E Red Illuminated Compact Scope/Ruby Lens (Sports)

The scope is pretty much what you pay for. The worst part are the dials, they are rather cumbersome, but once I got mine zeroed in on my Bushmaster 7.62 I had no problems whatsoever. As for the guy who says the scope has paralax, he needs to flip up the plastic covers, its crystal clear when they're out of the way. The lighted crosshairs are also not of any importance when youre actually shooting, black is best. Really it is a great scope for the money.