Comparing the Penetrator and the Ghost 350CRT, and I don't see much difference other than illuminated scope. Any thoughts? ($120 more for lighted?)
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I have the Penetrator with the 4x32 scope. My buddy has the ghost 350 with illuminated scope. I'm happy with either or and I don't have to worry if I left the scope on with mine
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I replaced the scope anyway. Go on crossbow nation site and read about how barnett scopes don't hold zero. I put on a Hawke. Dead on at all yardages. No need to split the cross hairs.
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I'm not familiar with the Ghost but I do have a penetrator and I'm well pleased with it. The scope came with it and has been good enough for my needs. I can shoot using the same pin out to 35 yards.
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Shot both. Can't tell the weight difference out in the woods do need a sling for the walk.they both do 350 fps the scope is I guess a preference of choice
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Ya know, you gotta weigh out the differences! If $30 is all you can spend, then the UTG isn't bad (I guess) (I own it, and I'm not very impressed with it....but you get what you pay for) The TRS-25 is completely worth it! The guys at the range mentioned they had the UTG and were complaining about how LARGE the "dot" is in the reticle. The TRS-25 is a MUCH smaller dot allowing higher accuracy at the same given range. Just my $.02 Take it or leave it. Later... -Korie G.
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Hi,I'm not a scope snob. I think there are decent cheap or inexpensive scopes. This isn't one of them. If you are anyone other than Stevie Wonder I urge you not to buy this scope. You will regret it.
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It has the typical raila that most modern scopes /lights etc...will mount on. the scope mine came with was okay...but i opted to purchase something with a bit more power. I also had it borescoped at 50yds. And the rifle in now extremely accurate. It's not a bad deal out of the box...but once you start buying better scopes...ehhh. not really. You can find better setups for the best bang for your buck. Check out Gamo and Benjamin. You'll pay more.....but you get more.
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I sent mine back. I didn't like the scope at all. I would look into Mueller scopes. You can get a 24x or 32 x for a few bucks more. I have these relatively inexpensive scopes on all my asault rifles Remington 700 and .22 rifles. They are great. Look into them, do a little research. Hope I helped you out. If can't get them here try optics planet.
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A scope in a lot af ways is going to be personal preferance and how you plan to use it. For my Marauder Pistol I purchased a Leaper UTG Bug Buster Compact scope. Because the gun is short I did not want a large scope the Bug Buster has work out perfect. It comes with quick release rings. red and green dot, 3-9X32 power for around $90. After 3 months I have been very happy with it.
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I own both and have used them on deer rifles for several years. I can truthfully say in the field I see absolutely no difference. Dropped a nice buck 15 minutes before legal shooting time was over one evening a week ago using a Pro-Staff scope. Light was waning but I was able to put a good shot on him some 150 yards away with the light transmission from the Nikon.
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No problem...If you are looking for a Good QUALITY scope that has 3x9 magnification (brings target 3 or up to 9 times closer), try the new "Simmons Truplex Magnum Riflescope". It has a 3x9 magnification and the cross hairs can be illuminated (either red or green...your choice). I bought this scope and it is excellent.I had it zeroed in in no time at all. You can get it on Amazon.
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Before I bought mine I heard Gamo rifles were very accurate. I too am not impressed with this model. There's also a big difference between shooting Gamo platinum pellets and non platinum pellets. You must rewire the scope when changing ammo.
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JJ350, I have a AimPoint with a magnifier on a M-4 platform, works well, but you have to swing the magnifier into place to go from 1X to 3X. I bought the Burris for 3-gun competition and is mounted on Colt 3-gun ready platform. The Burris XTR 1x4 scope comes with a holographic red dot that i mounted on top and good for close targets, for targets 50-200 meters downrange, I get into the scope and I added a speed ring for quick access from 2X to 4X. I can dial it up shooting or running. The glass is very clear and has held up very nicely so far. (6mos) Well worth the money and comes with the mount as well. You mount it, zero it, shoot it. JJ350, I have a AimPoint with a magnifier on a M-4 platform, works well, but you have to swing the magnifier into place to go from 1X to 3X. I bought the Burris for 3-gun competition and is mounted on Colt 3-gun ready platform. The Burris XTR 1x4 scope comes with a holographic red dot that i mounted on top and good for close targets, for targets 50-200 meters downrange, I get into the scope and I added a speed ring for quick access from 2X to 4X. I can dial it up shooting or running. The glass is very clear and has held up very nicely so far. (6mos) Well worth the money and comes with the... » Read More JJ350, I have a AimPoint with a magnifier on a M-4 platform, works well, but you have to swing the magnifier into place to go from 1X to 3X. I bought the Burris for 3-gun competition and is mounted on Colt 3-gun ready platform. The Burris XTR 1x4 scope comes with a holographic red dot that i mounted on top and good for close targets, for targets 50-200 meters downrange, I get into the scope and I added a speed ring for quick access from 2X to 4X. I can dial it up shooting or running. The glass is very clear and has held up very nicely so far. (6mos) Well worth the money and comes with the mount as well. You mount it, zero it, shoot it. « Show Less
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Also I think you can look up bdc conversions on Google. Its a great scope for the money. I've owned quite a few rifle and scope setups and this one on my tikka t3 has been my favorite and most useful across the board so far. Haven't found a use for the illuminated reticle yet but its cool to have.
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Well I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I sent my bone collector back because I had good Hawke optics (check them out, real nice lenses, just get one rated for airguns) ... well long story short this thing was shooting randomly with real bad groupings, I'm talking 6 inches at 25 yds. If you can still send it back, look at the Crosman offerings, I got a cheaper crosman springer that was deadly accurate with the same scope.
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For one thing, you get significantly better light gathering capability, extending your hunting time. A few years back, my daughter and I were deer hunting in a blind late one afternoon. I was using a cheaper scope on my 30-06 and she had my .308 with a recently purchased Leopold. It was getting late and I couldn't see well enough to take a good shot, so I told her it was time to go. She said "No Dad, I can see fine!" She handed me her rifle and I was amazed at the difference. After that, I have only bought Leopold scopes.
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Any comparison ultimately comes down to you. It depends on what you want from a scope and how you are going to use it. Go to your nearest big box sporting goods store and see what you see. I hope that helps.
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I bought a Ghost Hunter and immediately returned it. If you've seen a digital NV there is no comparison to this sight. You may get one shot but tracking game for a follow up shot would be almost impossible. I would suggest you save your money until you can buy a 3rd generation model. Or better yet a heat sensing sight.
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Simmons is a better quality scope. My 10 year old son uses it on his 243 and has killed several deer without missing.
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Considering the money you will put into ammunition alone for a .300 WinMag, I would go with better quality optics. You will only be cheating yourself and the gun with a sub $200 scope. Really, if you can afford to feed that thing, you can afford better optics.