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Posted: 6/20/2016 9:04:37 AM EDT
Can anyone recommend a good 4x20 carry handle scope?
Link Posted: 6/20/2016 9:28:26 AM EDT
[#1]
Primary Arms has a nice one.
Link Posted: 6/20/2016 2:14:14 PM EDT
[#2]
I have two Hakkos and I love them both. The top two:

Link Posted: 6/20/2016 3:36:52 PM EDT
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Stay away from any and all of the Chinese made 4x20 Colt clones, their cheap for a reason, their JUNK.
Link Posted: 6/20/2016 3:39:43 PM EDT
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What I would recommend not to buy, Chinese made 4x20 Colt clone scopes, they are cheap for a reason, they are JUNK.
Link Posted: 6/27/2016 10:09:47 AM EDT
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I have a BARSKA (sic?)- I think Russian made. My opinion- excellent copy. Keeps zero. No issues.
Link Posted: 6/27/2016 10:36:20 AM EDT
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+1 on the Barska.  They make a decent scope.  I had an NC Star, and it wouldn't hold zero, even if you left it on the weapon!  I did have a very early Chinese no name one back in the early 1990s that was actually decent, but it was $75 back then 25 years ago, which was a considerable sum.
Link Posted: 7/2/2016 7:27:19 AM EDT
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I tried one of those Barska 4x20 scopes that are currently available. I would not recommend one.
The little leaf spring on the mount broke as soon as I installed it on a carry handle.
Didn't care for the "chin-weld" when it was mounted to a carry handle anyways. Ended up putting it on one of those "carry handle to flat-top" adapter mounts.

Oh well, at least I got it for under $30!
Link Posted: 7/2/2016 11:14:19 AM EDT
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I bought a "Red STAR" 3X Colt like scope back in the 80s as well (for about $75). It may be Chinese, but I have been happy with it and it's almost the same optic quality as my Colts. It has taken a beating and still holds zero fine.

I also bought a "M16 Marksman Elite" 4X scope way back when, but it was made in Japan and most say the same place that made the Colt scopes. Great quality.
Link Posted: 7/2/2016 1:23:32 PM EDT
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Primary Arms has a nice one.
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Have a link?
Link Posted: 7/2/2016 9:47:34 PM EDT
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Primary Arms has a nice one.


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Yeah I did an admittedly quick search and didn't find one.
Link Posted: 7/3/2016 9:00:45 PM EDT
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If you can find an Isreali Military Surplus, the glass is usually very good, they are built like Tanks, and can be serviced here.

Mine took a little work to get back into shape, but it now works GREAT and has a true "Been there,done that look.
Link Posted: 7/4/2016 2:10:07 AM EDT
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I have an original Colt 4x scope w/ carry handle mount, brand new in box. I'd consider selling it if you're interested.
Link Posted: 7/7/2016 10:57:17 AM EDT
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I can't find a hakko scope anywhere, and those look like my best bet.

I'd love to have a colt scope, but I can't justify more than a couple hundred dollars for one.


Any leads on the hakko or Israeli surplus ones?
Link Posted: 7/7/2016 2:29:02 PM EDT
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I can't find a hakko scope anywhere, and those look like my best bet.

I'd love to have a colt scope, but I can't justify more than a couple hundred dollars for one.


Any leads on the hakko or Israeli surplus ones?
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For what it's worth, I bought that Colt 4x20 scope in my picture above (the bottom one) in absolutely perfect condition for $105. You can find them, but it has to be from someone who doesn't think that what they have is a bar of gold.
Link Posted: 7/15/2016 8:39:45 AM EDT
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Need to know if this looks real to you guys, have an opportunity to purchase for $250.




Thanks
Link Posted: 7/15/2016 12:21:24 PM EDT
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Need to know if this looks real to you guys, have an opportunity to purchase for $250.

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Jakehambey/20160710_172350.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Jakehambey/20160710_172323.jpg

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Looks correct to me.
Link Posted: 7/15/2016 1:11:08 PM EDT
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Thanks bud, so far I haven't seen anything to prove it fake.

If all goes well, this one will be mine.
Link Posted: 7/16/2016 8:53:55 AM EDT
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If you can find one these NightForce carry handle scopes are great.




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