Crossbow Scope Recommendations?

[MikeStaten]

Bought a Killer Instinct package.  As expected, the scope isn't the best in low light even with the illuminated reticle.  Can anyone recommend a scope in the $200 range that has decent optics for low light conditions?

Thanks, Mike

[supr78nova]

Bought a Killer Instinct package.  As expected, the scope isn't the best in low light even with the illuminated reticle.  Can anyone recommend a scope in the $200 range that has decent optics for low light conditions?
Thanks, Mike

Find yourself a used leupold crossbones scope. It's a 2-7x32 I believe and is a much better piece of glass than the stuff that comes on most crossbows. I got mine for $125 or 150 a couple years ago. I don't recall exactly how much. No illuminated reticle, but also haven't needed it either

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[BowhunterNJ]

Vortex Optics Crossfire II 3-9x40 Crossfire II  with Illuminated Reticle

Link to buy for $189:  https://amzn.to/2Vla4pD

You can also get the 3-9x50mm for $209

 

[Lphunsjr]

Highly recommend a Hawke XB-1. Has lighted reticles,,,,,sight in at 20 yards and dial in speed of bow. Confirm it at 30. Great scope

[hunterbob1]

 depends on how much you want to spend what features you want can't go wrong with different models in Hawke and 10 point I have a tactZone I like it a little hard to focus eye relief,green red illumination gets the job done.I did a quick search and if you want to go economy..Amazon wants $200 best of luck with your new bow!

100% seller.  https://www.ebay.com

Edited October 7, 2019 by hunterbob1

[hunterbob1]

39 minutes ago, hunterbob1 said:

 

I personally for another $50 Buck's would upgrade to. Hawke xb1. https://www.ebay.com

"The Field Archer"...endorsed.

 

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Edited October 7, 2019 by hunterbob1

[BowhunterNJ]

Not sure how good the Hawkes are in low light.  They're generally included with a lot of crossbows and smaller objectives, not the best glass.  Fine for daytime shooting, but low light a lot of scopes go to hell.

[hunterbob1]

26 minutes ago, BowhunterNJ said:

Not sure how good the Hawkes are in low light.  They're generally included with a lot of crossbows and smaller objectives, not the best glass.  Fine for daytime shooting, but low light a lot of scopes go to hell.

Optics planet gives it 4.9 stars.  

https://www.opticsplanet.com/hawke-1-5-5x32-ir-crossbow-scope-w-illuminated-sr-reticle.html. 

   https://blog.1800gunsandammo.com/hawke-sport-optics-xb1-sr-crossbow-scope-review/

Edited October 7, 2019 by hunterbob1

[dlist777]

I used to be a big Hawke fan.  Now I feel like it's looking through a fish eye lens.  People love them, I'd say consider something else.  

[dlist777]

1 hour ago, BowhunterNJ said:

Vortex Optics Crossfire II 3-9x40 Crossfire II  with Illuminated Reticle

Link to buy for $189:  https://amzn.to/2Vla4pD

You can also get the 3-9x50mm for $209

 

This one appears to only have a single aim point.  Is that correct?  If so, just consider that.  That's hard to handle (IMHO) w/o pairing with HHA speed dial.  Do you just "wing it" and aim high further out?  

[Rusty]

31 minutes ago, BowhunterNJ said:

Not sure how good the Hawkes are in low light.  They're generally included with a lot of crossbows and smaller objectives, not the best glass.  Fine for daytime shooting, but low light a lot of scopes go to hell.

Jay gave me a Hawke scope.  My son loves it but I can't see through it with my old eyes.  

[BowhunterNJ]

I've heard similar as dlist on the Hawkes, maybe it's personal preference.

2 minutes ago, dlist777 said:

This one appears to only have a single aim point.  Is that correct?  If so, just consider that.  That's hard to handle (IMHO) w/o pairing with HHA speed dial.  Do you just "wing it" and aim high further out?  

Yes, this is a single center aimpoint.  I prefer it with the HHA speed dial.  Also user preference in what they like

[BowhunterNJ]

1 minute ago, Rusty said:

Jay gave me a Hawke scope.  My son loves it but I can't see through it with my old eyes.  

I shot my friends crossbow with a Hawke and just didn't like it at all.  I assumed it was being used to rifle scopes, the Hawke just didn't look right to my eye.  I didn't get a chance to see it in low light but it was non-optimal enough that my friend upgraded to a Vortex.

[dlist777]

1 minute ago, BowhunterNJ said:

I've heard similar as dlist on the Hawkes, maybe it's personal preference.

Yes, this is a single center aimpoint.  I prefer it with the HHA speed dial.  Also user preference in what they like

I also prefer that set up.  I get confused with all the aim points esp when they are so cramped w/ faster bows.  But, he's going to be out a lot more than $200 with the speed dial...

[hunterbob1]

4 minutes ago, BowhunterNJ said:

I've heard similar as dlist on the Hawkes, maybe it's personal preference.

Yes, this is a single center aimpoint.  I prefer it with the HHA speed dial.  Also user preference in what they like

You guys read my link?

Hawke retical,nuff said!