Weaver or Mueller

[maineultraclassic]

I've narrowed down my choices for a budget scope for my RAR 308.

Weaver 40/44 series
Mueller Hybrid

Both are 3-9x40, both get good reviews online, and I can get both for right around $110-$115 each.

Anyone have any experience with either of them?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[rugerjunkie]

I had a 40/44 in 3x-12x if i remember right. It was a decent scope but the crosshairs were pretty thick. On a 308 for deer it would be fine , but was too thick for the rifle/purpose i got it for so i traded it off and put a 3x-10x grand slam on that rifle.

I think the Weavers are somewhat under rated and pretty good scopes for the money. I have over a dozen from the classics , grand slams , and weaver extreme scopes. But remember the 40/44 is the lower end of the product line. If you arent expecting it to be a $400+ scope it should suit you fine.

 

[Jim Puke]

I think they are a good value if you are buying new.

I have looked at the Weavers on several occasions, but I will probably never buy one because I only buy used scopes and Weaver does not have a transferable lifetime warranty...most of my purchases are Leupold and Nikon.

 

[rugerjunkie]

Dont let any warranty differences sway a decision. Bought a used weaver grand slam that had the numbers wore off of the variable ring. Scope needs to be disassembled for that and weaver ran it through as a warranty. They refurbished it , checked calibration , cleaned it and replaced a lense that they thought was cloudy , repurged with new seals , and sent me back a scope that looked like new. Had to pay shipping but big deal...

 

[Jim Puke]

Dont let any warranty differences sway a decision. Bought a used weaver grand slam that had the numbers wore off of the variable ring. Scope needs to be disassembled for that and weaver ran it through as a warranty. They refurbished it , checked calibration , cleaned it and replaced a lense that they thought was cloudy , repurged with new seals , and sent me back a scope that looked like new. Had to pay shipping but big deal...

When paying $300 for a used scope...I do not want to take the chance.

Glad it worked well for you.

 

[308longdistance]

I've narrowed down my choices for a budget scope for my RAR 308.

Weaver 40/44 series
Mueller Hybrid

Both are 3-9x40, both get good reviews online, and I can get both for right around $110-$115 each.

Anyone have any experience with either of them?

Thanks,

Steve

Weaver K-4 or K-6 with low rings.......a deer killing machine 8)

 

[maineultraclassic]

Went with the Weaver 40/44........found plenty of good info online about it. The Mueller I couldn't find enough info on to convince myself it was the one.

It should be here Saturday, so I'll get it mounted up this weekend......in between snow storms and blizzards.

Steve

 

[dfletcher]

Just a bit of additional info on the Mueller. I have a few, they're OK for the price. But they have a very short eye relief and pretty much anything over 6mm Remington gives me a shot in the eye. A rifle that's a bit heavy may be OK for more than that, a lighter rifle maybe a bit less. I tried them on a few Encore rifle barrels and 6mm was about the most I could comfortably go.

 

[transalp1961]

You will be happy with the Weaver 40/44 scope. I have numerous ones and have had really good luck with all of them. Well built scope and good optics for the price.

 

[maineultraclassic]

Yup, I'm happy with it.

Got out to sight it in yesterday, took 8 shots and I hit the bull from about 80 yards. Very clear and detailed.........I'm very happy with it and the RAR in .308.

Steve