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Mueller 8.5 – 25×50 mm AO Eradicator Scope, BLACK

June 5th, 2010 | Author: reakqy

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Mueller 8.5 – 25×50 mm AO Eradicator Scope, BLACK I’m writing this guide because as I was considering buying a Mueller scope I was not able to find much reliable information from people who had actually used one. Let me start by saying that I have a considerable amount of experience with riflescopes over more than 20 years of hunting/shooting time. As I have never been a wealthy man, most of that experience is with low end products such as Tasco and Bushnell Banner type products. However, I have also used a number of scopes from Luepold and several of the Bushnell Elite line. Let’s start with price.
The Eraticator is very close to the bottom end of the price range for scopes with these magnification levels. The cheaper varieties in the same magnification include a Tasco and an offering from A1 optics among a couple other “no names”. One of the reasons for writing this review is that I encountered a stunning number of forums where it was plainly stated “If that scope is 0 dollars it MUST be garbage.” accompianed by a clear statement that the person had never seen or used a Mueller scope. It’s certainly true that one tends to get what one pays for, especially in matters of optics but to discount an items quality with no experience is just ignorant. Anyway, on with my findings.
At first look the Eraticator appears to be physically of similar quality to virtually all scopes I’ve used in this or most price ranges and, in fact, I fail to SEE or FEEL any obvious external quality advantage for *most* any scope in most price ranges. What matters to the shooters I’ve known and to me personally is how does the thing “see” and how does it shoot and hold it’s zero. I mounted the scope to a .204 Ruger MKII rifle using stock Ruger scope rings, the only special care I took was to use equipment to ensure that the scope was mounted square on the gun.
Actual Usage: My first look through this scope, quite literally shocked me with the optical clarity and brightness. It is FAR superior to anything else I’ve seen in this price range and I mean obviously and inarguebly. I tried a direct side-by-side comparison with an 8-32X50 Bushnell Elite and the Mueller was indistingushable from the Elite which was nearly 2X the price. I previously had access to a Leupold scope to compare to the Elite and it was not obviously better in a similar side-by-side comparison. I’m not really sure that the optical clarity could really be or need to be better on the lower settings. The Eradicator does, of course, lose brightness as the magnification is increased but it was inline with expectations and comparable (indistiguishable) from the Elite.
The scope has positive feeling and audible “click” adjustments being rated 1/8″ at 100yards, which I strongly prefer over 1/4 (and why wouldn’t you). On the actual amount of adjustment side of things, the scope does not seem to match the indication of 1/8″ at 100 yds and, in fact, seems to be closer to 1/4 or maybe slightly more. HOWEVER, I have found this to be the case with EVERY scope I have ever used to some degree or another. In fact, the Elite used for comparison does the same things and it replaced a Leupold scope of lesser power that suffered the same condition. Considering that fact, I’m am neither surprised or particularly disappointed that the same trait appears on the Mueller.
The parallax adjustment is just “gritty” enough to know that it’s doing something and appears to be very close to actual range. We tested this by looking at targets of unknown distance and bringing them into focus with the parallax adjustment, checking the setting and then checking the distance with a laser range finder. The Mueller has a parallax adjustment all the way down to 15 yards which is lower than most scopes and very handy for the type of hunting I do. That said, parallax is essentially meaningless at relatively close range anyway.
The Eradicator also comes with a lighted reticle for low light situations, but considering that this scope is essentially intended for varmint hunting (most typically a fair weather, daylight activity) I see little practical use for this feature. It is, in fact, all but invisible on all but the 2 highest brightness settings even on a typical cloud covered day in a wooded area, and COMPLETELY invisible in direct sunlight in the open fields on all but the highest setting. The highest brightness setting is very much brighter than even one step down and the scope almost appears to not work on the lower settings, but it is simply just not bright enough to be seen except in the dark.
I would recommend getting and learning to use the mil-dot reticle because it is much easier than looking at a ‘chuck and thinking “well, that looks like 4 inches high…”
All in all, the Eradicator is a VERY good scope for the price and, in my opinion, on par with at least some scopes costing 2X more. It is FAR superior to anything in the lower classes/quality ranges (such as the Tasco) and well worth the additional -0. That said, I also used a 0 Tasco 8-40X50 that was so optically poor it was virtually usable above 30X but I killed hundreds of woodchucks over several years with it. Basically, buy the best you can afford but from what I’ve seen, there’s not much reason to spend more than what a Mueller costs IF…. IF IF the rest of their line performs this well. Mueller: Mueller 8.5 – 25×50 mm AO Eradicator Scope is the most feature – packed, BIGGEST VALUE illuminated reticle varmint scope on the market! More bang for your buck! You could sink big dollars into a primo illuminated-reticle scope from one of the mega names in the biz… or you could get all the same outstanding features from Mueller at a no-frills price… spend the extra savings on ammo! The Mueller 8.5-25×50 AO Eradicator Scope features a micro-fine crosshair with illuminated micro-dot for long range shots on small targets like prairie dogs but can also be used for long range big game hunting. The micro-fine cross hair eliminates the possibility of the the hairs covering the target at longer ranges and Mueller’s Eradicator has one of the smallest illuminated glass etched dots on the market…covers less than 1″ @ 200 yds. 11 brightness intensity settings for the micro dot mean you always have the right dot for the job… from low light to daylight to shooting on dark targets. Take aim at the details: Huge 50 mm objective pulls in light for the longest shots; Mueller exclusive EuroCoated fully multi-coated camera quality crystal lenses for superior brightness and contrast F.O.V. @ 100 yds: 18.8-6.3 ft.; 1/8 MOA windage and elevation adjustments with audible click stops and low profile easy fingertip turrets…no tools required; All weather high-torque power change ring and fast focus eyepiece; Generous 3″ eye relief; Nitrogen filled waterproof, fogproof and shockproof…matte black finish to minimize glare; More durable 1 piece tube construction…1″ tube fits all standard rings; Operates on 1 watch style battery (included); Approx. 15 1/2″ long, 22 ozs. Spare your budget without skimping on quality! State Color. Order today! Mueller 8.5-25x50mm AO Eradicator Scope Mueller 8.5 – 25×50 mm AO Eradicator Scope, BLACK

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