$500 vs $1500 Scope

Cyclops mailbox $500 rifle scope vs $1500 scopes .Vortex fanboys buckle up for this one . Here is a link to Dark Lord of Optics channel . / @darklordofoptics
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[@jongruen7854]

Most of us are not going to spend $1500 on an optic. But, many of us will spend $1500 to have 3 or 4 rifles equipped with decent optics.

[@danw1089]

I will do both , even when I can’t afford it

[@louiswolff9382]

I’d rather buy once and cry once to get the best glass I can, just like my firearms, I’d rather only have 1 or 2 of each that I can absolutely rely on no matter what that I consistently train with then to have 4 so so rifles topped with so so glass that might or might not work when it’s my and my families lives on the line potentially. There is a very clear difference between them.

[@vincebelmonte7710]

@@danw1089 dam ME TOO

[@ronws2007]

A truer statement was never said. I was looking at prices for Vortex Razor Gen III 6-36X56 and it is averaging $3k whether Optics Planet or Amazon. Plus, I like Vortex Matched Precision rings at %$150 per set. That being said, we can find less expensive optics that are performing just as well. Even though Arken is not my favorite brand, and I do own some Arken optics, I have seen guys holding their with Arken chinesium optics on the Texas Plinking challenge of 1 MOA at 1,000 yards.

[@linkchen8245]

right on, 1500 for rifle +optics is fine for most.

[@BigTimberLodge]

"You go, Bradley, you're the salt of the earth." Lol, had me dying.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Lol

[@heathhalfhill6867]

I really do miss the hell out of the airgun videos. I know the pain that they can bring if you’re not into tinkering, fixing seals, and bullshit with air sources…BUT you did make some great videos with them. Thanks and stay blessed.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I appreciate that man . But I grew tired of constantly having to work on them to keep ‘em up and shooting

[@joncavallo4391]

You are so damn right about the quality/extras comparison between $500 optics and $1500 and up optics! You go Joe!😊

[@laurieharper1526]

Wise words about comparing budget with high end products, Joe. It may be uncomfortable to admit that we cannot afford the best, but it's the truth. There are certainly budget offerings that offer a little more than those at the same price point, but there is no way they are equivalent to things that cost two and three times as much.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Great comment , thanks for that

[@tomsahunter3395]

It's easy nowadays to improve on anything an engineer built because all companies are more worried about value engineering than quality engineering 😊

[@rayray9620]

I bought a Bushnell Elite 2.5-10. I think it's really nice for the price. I shoot 1 MOA with my Tikka and I'm happy. I find the more dials and shit in the window the more thinking you do and less shooting of the game. I love watching these videos and I am in the market for 2 new scopes for a couple rifles I'm building for friends. I think I'll stick with Bushnell, I just like them. Thanks for all the info Cyclops!

[@zlinky1113]

Love the honest and funny video. Not many people as honest as you last long on here before they cancel you, but I'll enjoy listening to you while you're here. ❤😁

[@leam1966]

i had a 1500 dollar scop tuned out to be the worst one I ever had . the two long range scopes I got now is the UHD 4.5-30x56 34mm power and the Arken 5-25X56 they are pretty darn close biggest difference is the locking turrets verses none and the heat mirage point as far as the innerworkings I could not tell you either way oh and one having more4 magnification but the Arken for 599 now latest price you just cant beat it

[@user-ib6fu3ux1q]

Always a joy to hear what you have to say. I get a smile and chuckle from watching your videos. Along the way I learn something useful.

[@awviljoen1194]

True Please give us some advice about top high end hunting scopes and long range scopes and a few suggestions of scopes that can be used for both. Keep up the good work

[@recklessjunkie]

I like the 22lr benchrest videos too especially when you trash talk the rifle oh that sh*t’s good veiwin”

[@richardmeyer418]

Not to mention the little "things happening in the background", the cows, the total BS - makes me laugh.

[@recklessjunkie]

Yeah those easter eggs and Josh from pursuit of accuracy haha

[@JohnDoesItAll]

The biggest difference we see between a budget scope and a high end opitic is when we get over 12X magnification. At 9 magnification, you can't see any difference between my Simmons or my $1200.00 Leopold (probably cost more now 15+ years later). For a deer rifle out to 200 yards, my $109.00 3X9 Simmons has served me well for thirty years. For critters out to 300+ yards with a kill zone the size of a quarter, spend as much as you can part with on high magnification and quality glass.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Hope you do these mailbag videos more often, always entertaining.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

More to come!

[@markc3571]

I have the Arken SH4 and the Element Helix, both are perfect for my needs. Both probably more than I need.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Good deal

[@TonyWatson-hj4te]

I’m with you I have 2 Arkin scopes ep5 and the sh4j

[@sinomas696]

Sir, I just subscribed to your channel for not just the brutal honesty, but because I believe you are my new spirit animal. GBA 🇺🇸

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Welcome aboard!

[@LYLEWOLD]

"Now Lyle said, ...". No, I didn't. Is there another Lyle? What!? *_There can be only one!!_* lol

[@louiswolff9382]

Absolutely spot on, there is a very clear difference between them, it takes me time to save up but I’d rather wait 6 months and get a top quality optic that I can 100% rely on then go with a lesser quality that I just don’t have the same confidence in, if your just plinking for fun out to a couple hundred yards then yeah you don’t need top tier, but my 2 go to if SHTF rifles yes I invested money both in the gun and the optic so I know every time I pull that trigger it’s going to go bang, and hit where I’m aiming, my .308 AR wears Nightforce and I’m currently saving to upgrade my regular AR to a Kahles or maybe even another NF ATACR lvpo.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Ver well said man

[@mikenick4571]

I've bought 2 of the Blackhound scopes after you reviewed them, and they exceed my needs, all day, everyday. Keep up the great reviews! One of these days though....I'll try a $1500 scope.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Right on

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

I regularly say that with Arken you're getting a $1000 scope for half price. Clearly there's no comparison between 500 and 1500 though, that's just a crazy claim. I agree with you Joe.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks Buddy

[@ChristianGrest]

Yea you get what you pay for in most instances. Got my second Arken on the way, one of the LW models to go along with my EP-8. It’s such a cheap optic, I don’t have huge expectations for it, but if it’s like other Arken, it’ll do the job.

[@realtruth4259]

STRAIGHT TRUTH LUV UR VIDEOS THNX

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thank you

[@edhalson3154]

And PROUD to be a Twisted Fuck who follows another TF's channel! Love ya honesty, humour and reviews Joe. Keep'em all coming!

[@JoefromSoCal]

I follow you because of your great scope videos but I sure like videos like this.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

More to come!

[@MitchBoudreau-yv3vd]

When I bought my Acog that’s what I immediately knew the difference between cheaper scopes and higher end ones

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yep

[@CHenry1951]

Joe, I have never purchased a $1,500 - $2,000 so what I have works for me................ thanks for sharing

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks for sharing

[@glaucomassimocaduco4110]

Grandissimo Joe! You gave me so many valuable info with your videos, learned a lot and had some good laughs! Nr. 1 Mr Cyclops. Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Glad to help

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show my friend and you are the best 👍👍👍 and keep up the amazing work 💯👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jeffhdpd782]

not a scope guy so when i built my AR10 for long range shooting i ended up getting an Arken ep 5x25 and that choice came in large part from watching the review of it on this channel. i watched lots of reviews of scopes and Arken just seemed like the best choice. i was not disappointed. this channel is my number 1 go to channel for all things scope reviews.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks for that

[@crayoneater556]

Your videos never fail to crack me up 😂😂

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Wait till Wednesday

[@rainbow2710]

Hi Joe, I'm looking for a decent budget scope to put on my Anschutz 54 22LR to shoot 50m. I need good, high magnification - 24x or higher - as I'm shooting for points. I've spent upwards of € 1500 on scopes, but those are on the 300m+ rifles. I'm also an avid gun collector so I need to juggle my way and reach certain compromises when buying stuff. I was thinking of putting a Discovery ED-ELR 5-40X56 SFIR FFP, or if not that maybe the 8-32x. And yes, my budget is under €1,000, ideally closer to €500 in fact (more so now that due to health reasons I'm earning less money). Epik Arms made a decent review of the Discovery ED-PRS 5-25x56, and the comments are quite favourable. I'm still looking around. As I said, shooting 50m, "precision" for points. What's your take? Greetings from Malta.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Man see if you can locate a Weaver T24 with floating dot and never look back . That’s my go to

[@BROTUNED]

Keep em coming!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Will do!

[@gilbertkelder3436]

Joe, you call them like you see them !! I have used your recommendations more than once. 😂

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Excellent!

[@absolute99proof]

Not bs-n, your videos are fun and informative. You're the real deal and honest, no matter whose feelings you hurt 😂😂

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Oh thank you!

[@mikelong6693]

you should do a vid on the new night scope by arken it looks like a good scope to me on the reviews i seen . but i like to see you do one due to the fact i got my first arken 2 years ago when i seen about 5 of the vids you did on them

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Filming it tomorrow

[@RimfireAddicted70]

I'd be interested to hear what you think is a solid choice for a target rimfire scope bench use not PRS or NRL but shooting groups from the bench in the $1500-2000 range. Not worried about illumination or even minimum focus because it's not going to be used at 10 yds.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I like in cost order the Wweaver t24 , Leupold 45x45 , Nightforce classic with front AO . You can pick those up used for a great price

[@RimfireAddicted70]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos Appreciate this list! Gives me a great working list to look at.

[@rarelyaccurate6252]

There is a diminishing return on dollars spent on optics. When i compare my sig tango 6 6-30x to my ep4 6-24x, while the features are different, my gun shoots just as good with either one at under 400 yards.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Well said

[@dragonrider385]

Thanks Joe for the video. 😎🇺🇸

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

You bet

[@taylorcleblanc]

Budget scopes do not hold zero over time or when they take a half decent bump. I had Chicom scopes for years until I bought a used Trijicon. Do it.

[@ramvan2284]

Joe, do you have a video that is specifically on side focus parallax scopes, best snap in focus and ranging for Field target? Asking for a friend. Best, RamVan

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

No man , sorry I don’t

[@Joemadeus3rdworld]

If you can swing it, check out the Zeiss lineup. I have moved away from Leupold.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Zeiss kicks ass

[@mikeswain5402]

Joe, I am wanting a Daystate Huntsman Revere. Please tell me what you think?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I have had 2 of them …Simply the most beautiful PCPs I ever owned . And shot great also

[@Jeff-mv4yy]

I think a lot of people get confused between true quality and what’s good enough for them to shoot well . If a person is only shooting paper at 50 yards , they likely never adjust the turrets more than a couple clicks. I shoot mostly 50 yds . I have a cheapie Athlon Argos 10-40 second focal plane, and a Cronus 4.5-29 . I like the reticle on the Argos better . So it makes me wonder if the difference spent on the Cronus is worth the difference . Now there’s no contest in build quality or glass clarity on the Cronus . But I really don’t utilize it or miss it at only 50 yards . Stretch it out to 100 and beyond and if you can’t tell the difference you’re right , total re re. I recently went to an ares 15-60 . I don’t shoot any better with it at 50 , but my eyes don’t fatigue with it but at 100 I shoot a hell of a lot better . I hope you can review that one soon . There’s no denying you get what you pay for. Some guys just don’t get better by paying more so they think “it’s just as good as”. Kinda like justifying spending less .

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I get eye strain with cheaper scopes . Spend a few hours straight behind the gun and it’ll take its toll

[@bigpickle1776]

When you were putting systems in your trucks, what kink of jams were you bumping?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Classic Rock . Kiss , Foreigner , Def Leppard , Great White , AC/DC , AVan Halen

[@williamwilson2624]

Great video!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks!

[@rickolson1738]

i have the arken sh4 gen2 and love it! is it as good as a $1500 scope. no. the glass will almost always be better in the higher priced scope. now that being said. is it $1000 better? (you'll have to make up your own minds about that) for me? nope. they won't hit anything with that $1500 scope. i can't hit with my $330 scope. but i'm not a comp shooter. it would be stupid for me to spend that kind of money. my sh4 is good enough for my 500 yard plinking. and what little hunting i do. as long as shitlers in office. we're all on a budget! always enjoy your vids Joe.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I feel the same way . If I have the extra I spend it ….but if I don’t I don’t feel handicapped

[@rickolson1738]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos exactly right. is a 3000 dollar scope better? hell yeah it is! is the difference worth 3000? wellllll...... LOL!

[@Franklinguy759]

So for the scopes under $500, who has the best warranty? Thanks for the videos . They always makes me laugh.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Vortex . And you will need it

[@willyprendergast4945]

Bushnell Banner on my 243 CZ rifle $150 beat the guys with their Blazer rifles and $3000 Schmidt and Bender scopes IMHO the man using the rifle and scope has a lot to fo with it.😊😮🎉🎉

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Very true

[@AlanPennington-oe3ng]

Ron Spomer outdoors said his 30$ cvlife is excellent for a well made budget scope

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I haven’t tried one of the new ones

[@flyingrichfirearms]

Great Video!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks!

[@skinnymitchairgunbrotherho7152]

Love it 😊😊😊

[@stevennewman4778]

The best cheap scope I've bought, by far, is the Athlon Helos BTR gen II 2-12. I've never found anything cheaper worth using.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Never tried one

[@stevennewman4778]

You should. The DLO said it’s probably the best bang for the buck of any variable optic on the market. I bought one last year. Bought another this year.

[@chrislang5659]

The fresh breath of honesty! I have no idea what your breath smells like, but thanks for the honest!😮😅❤❤❤

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrislang5659]

@CyclopsJoeVideos love you man! Your humor is spot on, I love it!

[@jameshill5304]

I’m not sticking up for vortex but I am curious which models of vortex have the highest return rate for issues or warranty related issues. Is that something you’re able to find out?

[@matthewcampbell3199]

Venom, strike eagle, viper

[@jameshill5304]

@@matthewcampbell3199 is that your opinion or do you have a link providing this info?

[@danw1089]

@@matthewcampbell3199source ?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

What he said 👇

[@edwardabrams4972]

Vortex 😳🤮

[@larrymac1700]

Joe,best scope for deer hunting with just two turrets? I’m 72, just want it to be simple!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Tract 2.5-12 SFP and don’t look back

[@e.l.robbins5614]

Funny shit Joe. 1500vs 500 is a Joke. 400 to 700 dollars I’m reaching for a Meopta most of the time. 509 and under I’m going with a ARKEN

[@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS]

😂 Joe you are killing me keep trashing Vortex 😂

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

They can take it

[@ohshoot444]

Shadows in my mind lol. Emo Joe 🖤

[@Dodge-gh9om]

Whats the absolute best scope you can buy for 500$ in the min 10x power and 40 to 50x max power? Thanks Joe!!!!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Precision ARKEN ep5 , Glass Athlon

[@Dodge-gh9om]

Thanks a ton bud. Keep up the most excellent work brother!

[@coffee_drinker2912]

Mathin!

[@djhaack9239]

You get what you pay for. Same goes for scopes.

[@Joemadeus3rdworld]

💯

[@ericbergfield6451]

I just took my BlackHound 2x12*44 optic out yesterday morning for some 100yrd range fun

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

That’s a great scope company

[@The340king]

The $500 scopes are many times as good as the shooter and a better scope doesn't make a difference. I can tell you that I group better with the $2,000 Leupold and Nightforce scopes. There's definitely a difference.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Without a doubt

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Joe you should go to the NRA gun show in Dallas Texas May 17 18 and 19

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I’m gonna be there

[@TexasNationalist1836]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos fuck yeah what booth

[@timmy4539]

$1'500.00 hell I can't afford a $5.00 scope !

[@kriswarren6202]

Clops, despite the absolute pain in the hind end it would be, can you possibly give us a list on quality products made in countries that we aren't in a proxy war with or.at least dont hate us?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Hmmmm . Meopta . Zeiss . SB . IOR , Leupold

[@Justoneperson-hu3nh]

Given the cost restraints engineers face in production, You definitely can improve the product in many cases, unless it's You! Only kidding Joe!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Lol

[@LunaRendezvous]

No bs Joe

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I do try

[@LunaRendezvous]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos I would love to see you do more airgun content, and ""T Jones.

[@smallgameslam1755]

I wonder why 50% of the scopes at PRS matches are vortex...weird.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Because they give em away to top shooters .

[@bayoumike544]

My pockets aint deep enough for one of those high dollar scopes but Arkin works just fine for me. Dollar for dollar they are like a limp d&%k you cant beat it.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

lol, yep

[@ianwoodward1554]

Great vid, you always inject your style of opinion. Imagine what you could if you had two eyes.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

True!

[@tommykawasaki9676]

To me, The NEED for a $1500 scope, depends entirely on how you plan to use the gun.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Well said

[@rockyreynolds4027]

How many Whooper burgers can one man carry in a pair of cargo pants??? I have a idea but only Joe knows the answer

[@bayoumike544]

😂

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

It’s 13

[@LXIIIPendragonLXIII]

Bottom line, if all you had was 500 dollars to make a choice for a hunting and overwatch scope.. yes.. you can survive. Just give it to a kid with 20/20 vision. And he will let you know if something is out there. Guarenteed. Give him the thermals too. You can afford it now with a 500 dollar scope.

[@caseyhickey5291]

Sorry vortex boys but I got a letter strait from vortex headquarters saying that there scopes aren't capable of handling the recoil if your using a Caldwell shooting bench. Apparently that's why my strike eagle broke lmao 🤣 😂

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Wow that sucks

[@gandeer]

You're a funny dude. Enjoy your frankness and your use of the word Retarded. It's one of my favorite words!! Stay true to you amigo.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

I throw that out there all the time

[@scottneedham9765]

Lmao

[@bobharris5734]

All your videos are GREAT BROTHER! ALWAYS GET SOME GOOD LAUGHS FROM THE RETARDS COMMENTS!

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

lol, thanks

[@bob4003]

Why toric over maven (in a nutshell)

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Image quality

[@chriswedgworth]

😂

[@kooncat9552]

One eye vs. two eyes vs four eyes 😅😅😅😅I

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Lol

[@user-ur2gp5zv3i]

I am really sorry but I am a less than intelligent on things example I drive a Jeep Wrangler. Chrysler sucks. But I still drive one. Don’t judge me.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Lol

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Hey Joe how much is the NRA gun show gonna cost for non members?

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

You have to join for a year to get in . So like $40

[@TexasNationalist1836]

@@CyclopsJoeVideos damn I really don’t like the NRA for their history of not protecting gun rights and walking back on 2A legislation when it comes time to vote for gun control I support Gun Owners of American and National Association for Gun Rights for actual 2A stuff but oh well it’s only $40

[@tomsahunter3395]

The way bidenomics is going a budget scope will be $1500 in no time😊😅😮😢😂

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

Yep

[@kriswarren6202]

Wierdos....Bru. Do you have fkn Christmas trees up? I'm not saying nuthan Clops I'm just saying.

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

This was filmed back at the holidays. I’m usually moths ahead on videos

[@carlosugarte1450]

Lol, that's sick! Vortex fans from the Hollywood parade !

[@PhilHewkin]

HERE is a QUESTION for CYCLOPS. Is a $1500.oo scope 20% better than a $500.oo scope? if not, what percentage BETTER do you THINK??

[@CyclopsJoeVideos]

At least 100% . Just my 2c

[@iraneman1668]

No no no... & why on earth you always chose easy topics? $500 vs $1500 Scope!🥱 Man... *Make it $50 vs $1500 Scope* .😱 If you it better! and lets figure out who is surprised most at the end!🤔