Jamie Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Saw this info on another forum, so I thought I'd mention it here to. They're only £25, with a 5 year warranty. I appreciate they're cheap and cheerful, but great for beginners, like me.... I bought one today. They seem ok. But then this is only the second I've looked through.... Apparently, they've been on the shelves around 4 days... A link for you folks - http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=18721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I got one of the last batch that were on offer few months ago. Thought it was worth a punt. It's s##te! The one good thing is that the tripod that came with it is perfect for my windtronic 2. May be different models now but I'd keep the receipt if I were you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just going back to Lidl,s this afternoon with my receipt!!!!How did I fall for this!!!!I am a fool I am a fool,,I am a fool,,,I am a fool,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Home again with my money back,,,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 What was wrong with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I recon I could get a clearer image looking down the neck of a glass coke bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I looked at these yesterday, don't waste your money - I think they did use the bottoms of coke bottles for the lenses. This is a shame as Lidl have sold some good products over the years, but £25 for a spotting scope is never going to be a serious proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Glad your all happy! A few people on PW said they have them, and they're ok.?? I have to admit, I have put the receipt somewhere safe until I use it in during the next week..... I also didn't expect Leupold glass, or for it to reach out a 1000 yards. But if I can see a target with reasonable clarity at 500 yards, I'll be pleased for now..... And it's got to be better than my other one, as this is my first! I appreciate those with deep pockets will have a chuckle at them, but what makes them so bad folks? Cheers. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hi Jamie, I don't have deep pockets but am now of the opinion buy once cry once. Cost a lot to start off but quality stuff is always worth money. Rubbish is worth nothing second hand. I can almost guarantee you won't see holes at 500 unless your using a cannon. I could see the target at 100m but could not get it to focus to any usable degree. I thought why not when I saw it and thought a friend could use it for spotting but he said he had a better chance of shagging Scarlett johansson than seeing splash down range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'm thinking of getting a camcorder with large optical zoom and hi res screen to use as a spotter when shooting alone. Then I can play back shots to see what happened. May be a bad idea but can also be used for other things too. Tiff posted a vid of a crow at 1000+ yards and the splash was very visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Moderators please close this topic down,,,I,m going to bed now and hope I don't have nightmares about Lidls really really cant believe I parted with real money for this piece of junk. I got mine back and would suggest that Lidls are knowingly exploiting those that have very small pockets!!,,,,For "Gods" sake keep your receipt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSOK Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 See the positive side of this , you could have spent a shed load of money on something and that had been rubbish OSOK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I recon I could get a clearer image looking down the neck of a glass coke bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Moderators please close this topic down,,,I,m going to bed now and hope I don't have nightmares about Lidls really really cant believe I parted with real money for this piece of junk. I got mine back and would suggest that Lidls are knowingly exploiting those that have very small pockets!!,,,,For "Gods" sake keep your receipt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,O In all fairness to Lidl, these things are not aimed at perfectionist shooters - they are aimed at bird watchers etc etc, for which they are probably very good value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I've bought some excellent shooting-related gizmos from Lidl over the years, but these scopes just aren't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Fair enough folks. Thanks for the imput. I've have a look through them, if they are not even clear enough at 500 yards, they'll go back. Thanks folks Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I recon your all mistaken , they could be made for leftys ? Try the left eye before you take them back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Good point gunner! My left eye is much worse than my right so image may look better ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Beer goggles might help!! If you get one for Xmas,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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