Just how many scopes

[Xrperry]

People who own more than a few guns usually have a few spare parts. My question is how many spare scopes should a guy have?

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[Member 34319]

None, zero, nada.

If it's not on a gun, it isnt needed.

If I look, and it's a stretch, I might have a set of flip up iron sights somewhere.

 

[Flopsweat]

People who own more than a few guns usually have a few spare parts. My question is how many spare scopes should a guy have?

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That looks like someone is collecting them. A lot of them look old.

In my mind one spare scope is enough, since I don't plan to be hunting or fighting. If a scope breaks it might be nice to have a backup while I'm getting it fixed or replaced.

 

[Xrperry]

I pick them up cheap at yard sales, if they don't work I will throw them in a box. Except the 2 leupolds on top left, I will have them repaired

 

[Member 53328]

1 scope that jumps from gun to gun. I'll pay a decent amount for one scope over multiple "budget" scopes to have one on each rifle.

 

[Flopsweat]

I pick them up cheap at yard sales, if they don't work I will throw them in a box. Except the 2 leupolds on top left, I will have them repaired

Some of those fixed power scopes can be remarkably clear and sharp.

 

[Xrperry]

A lot of them are weavers

 

[Hueco]

1 scope that jumps from gun to gun. I'll pay a decent amount for one scope over multiple "budget" scopes to have one on each rifle.

This is me, currently. Just moved a Vortex 4.5-27 from an AR DMR/Distance build to a .22LR I want to take out to 300-400 yards. It's my only super nice piece of glass.

The AR got its irons back for the time being and every other rifle has its own dot, irons, or scope. No spares.

I do plan on doing a lot of NRL22 coming up here, but still don't imagine myself so competitive that I'd ever be in position to need a spare scope.

I can see why some competitors or hunters would want a spare...that just isn't me.

 

[No_Regerts]

I put scopes on all the rifles that I shoot with scopes. When going hunting, I am more likely to bring a whole backup rifle than just a scope.

 

[wollzy]

If I have backup scopes that means I'm lacking in backup guns

 

[nwslopoke]

I have an extra scope from time to time when I go from a red dot to a scope. Or upgrade a scope. I usually by another gun to balance it out.

 

[orygun]

When I "upgrade" I keep the replaced as a spare. The Vari-X II that came off of my Ruger stayed in it's rings as backup for that rifle. Then I bought a Model 70 and that's where it went. My Wife's 2-7x33 Compact got set aside and almost sold, til I bought a Remington 600 and mounted it up!
The old, fixed power Tasco from the Model 70 is still hanging around, but it's about the only "spare" I've got. Following my previous actions, this must be justification for another rifle purchase!

 

[Xrperry]

Hmmmm. That would give me a reason to buy a few more rifles,

 

[orygun]

A lot of them are weavers

Old Weavers are good scopes. As are many of the old Bushnells. I notice there is a nice selection of Weaver 22 scopes there.

 

[Phantom Man]

Ideally you would have one scope per rifle. Send me all your scopes and I'll let you know if I have too many.

 

[The Heretic]

Two is one, one is none...

 

[Flopsweat]

Two is one, one is none...

Well, but two Barskas is none also.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Ive only got 1-2 but my problem is.. if I have a spare part or optic.. I often buy a firearm to mount said part or optic to. So I try to limit my spare parts

 

[Camohunter]

I have two Leupolds waiting to be mounted on rifles now.
One is a Freedom that was replaced when Leupold could not repair an older scope. Problem is it does not really "fit" the look I want on my vintage rifles.
I have some other odd ball fixed scopes that came of older 22 LR rifles.

 

[WAYNO]

I also am a scope hoarder. Seldom do I have to run to the store to buy a scope when I buy a new rifle. And having plenty of scopes, it's not uncommon for me to try multiple different scopes on a new rifle acquisition, just to find the best choice in a scope for that rifle. Lots of scopes is a good thing.