Date: 5/5/2024 7:17

Mantis 3-9x32 AO Rifle Scope Reviews

Mantis 3-9x32 AO Rifle Scope, Mil-Dot Reticle, 1/4 MOA, 1" Tube

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Rating 5.05.0 5.0

Rating 5.05.0 5.0

By Weihrauch Fan from USA on 2016-06-24 21:31:54

Things I liked:

First, my perspective. I shoot field target so I'm pretty fussy about rifle scope performance. I did not buy this scope for field target work, I'm just pointing out that I am probably more particular about scopes than most and I'm more likely to find errors and problems and complain about them. I bought this scope as a light weight, small, graceful scope for a custom P-Rod with an MMMW barrel. That said, for the money this is a great scope. The objective focus is very crisp and "snappy". The lenses are coated and reasonably reflection free for a scope in this price class. The range markings on the adjustable objective lens are pretty close to accurate. The turrets are very good with crisp click stops though the azimuth (left-right) turret only has half the adjustment range of the elevation (up-down) turret. The eyepiece focuser is also very good. As I hoped, the scope is sleek, small, and light weight without all the clumsy knurls and knobs that are common on low cost scopes.

Things I would have changed:

I really hate bikini scope covers. I get it, for the low price I am paying for the scope and only the scope. I'm not paying for flip up scope covers and rings and I prefer it that way as I am fussy about rings also. There are certain custom things I wanted the rings to do on my setup and typically you won't get rings that do that with a low cost scope so I feel I was better off without rings. But flip up covers would be nice. I bought a Butler Creek #28 cover for the objective end and a #15 cover for the eyepiece end and they both fit perfectly.

What others should know:

The turret covers thread off and reveal fingertip adjustable non-resettable turrets with very clean click stops. I was able to get my P-Rod zeroed in three shots and so far the scope has stayed put. I have found that the number of shots required to achieve zero tells you a lot about the quality and accurracy of the turrets. Three shots to zero on a new installation is pretty good. I torture test turrets on new scopes before installation by screwing each turret end to end several times looking for binding and soft spots in the click stops. This scope passed that test with flying colors. I have no idea whether this scope will stand up to springer abuse but on a PCP it is working well.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Rating 1.01.0 1.0

Rating 2.02.0 2.0

By Thomas from USA on 2018-09-23 11:42:41

Things I liked:

Nothing except it looked good

Things I would have changed:

Final inspection. This would never have made it to shipping.

What others should know:

Got this as an included scope with a Diana 98K. Short story, the adjustments for both windage and elevation would only move about 12 clicks total. Not hardly enough for any practical use. I then tried it on one of my .22's thinking I wouldn't need much adjustments but that didn't work either. When putting it on my .22 I used airgun rings and forgot to run down the stop pin so I put a dent in it. I can't return it, but that's not a big deal. This may not be true of all Mantis scopes, but I won't buy one. I am a firm believer in " you get what you pay for".

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  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Verified Purchase

    Things I liked:

    Shoots well

    Things I would have changed:

    Nonthing

    What others should know:

    Na

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    A great scope that can handle shock recoil and still give you the quality you expect. It works great with my Mag-Fire Extreme, as I tried 3 other brands that couldn't hold zero for nothing. Set up was straight and complete with lens cleaner and scope lens caps. Not much adjustment which took minimum time. Accuracy is right on.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    Ask any knowledge Customer Service Team what you are looking for and need and they will direct you to the best at what you want. Price, value, and quality recommendations.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Verified Purchase

    Things I liked:

    clear and bright

    Things I would have changed:

    parallax and zoom are a little stiff , hopefully they will wear in

    What others should know:

    good deal

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Value of scope combined with fast service by seller makes this purchase a homerun.

    Things I would have changed:

    I would like lighter weight in the scope.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Good value for the money,using on Beeman 177 CO2 target rifle.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing for the money.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    I bought this scope for my old Benjamin multi-pump using a gun-specific base and some low weaver rings I already had. I was impressed when I opened the box and tried the focus, AO (down to 5 yards) and the 3 x 9 adjustments. It felt as if I had a very good high powered rifle scope in my hands. For the short ranges I wanted the optics were very good and crisp. I had never had a mil dot or an airgun scope for that matter. For problem squirrels trying to chew and enter, and messy boathouse pigeons in low light at short ranges it is perfect for my older eyes. I have already dispatched a couple of pigeons in light so low I wouldn't have been able to see the open iron sights.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Got this scope to go on my new Storm Rider and it fits great and : Easy to zero. Good clarity in value for the money!

    What others should know:

    Make sure you order mounts because it does not come with them !!

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Easy to zero - no tools needed. Good clarity in value for the money

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    So far it seems to have good optics. So I assume the lens have been ground precisely.

    What others should know:

    I was told by the chat person it came with mounting rings, but sadly it doesn't. You'll have to spend another $40 to mount it to your rifle.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 2.02.0 2.0

    Things I liked:

    decent scope, can stack pellets @ 50 yrds, works good with my guns. very clear image

    Things I would have changed:

    nothing, unless I brought the scope seperate, would like for the price to be lower

    What others should know:

    I basically shoot out to 75 yrds and in. I have it zeroed @ 50 yrds and can stack pellets, so I would recommend it.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Crystal clear as clear of scope as my leopard scope that I had on my deer hunting rifle!!!

    Things I would have changed:

    The soom is a little stiff to adjust. But hey it's still new so it should get soothe with use.

    What others should know:

    Way better scope then I'd thought it be!!! And for the price go for it!

  • Rating 2.02.0 2.0

    Rating 2.02.0 2.0

    Things I liked:

    Clear glass

    What others should know:

    I bought this refurbished. The AO is way off. Shooting 20 yards, but reading 100 yards. For the price, no big deal. Thought I would use it as a fixed scope. But, after shooting, the focus goes out and the scope rattles. I got a bad one. Just like to know if Pyramyd checks their stuff when it comes back? This was on a diana 34, tuned down.

  • Rating 1.01.0 1.0

    Rating 2.02.0 2.0

    Things I liked:

    Nothing except it looked good

    Things I would have changed:

    Final inspection. This would never have made it to shipping.

    What others should know:

    Got this as an included scope with a Diana 98K. Short story, the adjustments for both windage and elevation would only move about 12 clicks total. Not hardly enough for any practical use. I then tried it on one of my .22's thinking I wouldn't need much adjustments but that didn't work either. When putting it on my .22 I used airgun rings and forgot to run down the stop pin so I put a dent in it. I can't return it, but that's not a big deal. This may not be true of all Mantis scopes, but I won't buy one. I am a firm believer in " you get what you pay for".

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Works great on my PCP rifle.

  • Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    It was free with my Diana K98

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing, just a cheap scope.

    What others should know:

    Does it's job until I can afford a better scope.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Easy to mount. Clear optics. Easy adjustments. Great value.

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing

    What others should know:

    Mounted this on an older Gamo Hunter 440. Also installed a Charlie daTuna GRT3 trigger. Unbelievably accurate air rifle now. Would not hesitate to rank it right up there with high end German springers in accuracy department!

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Easy to zero, really like the no tool needed elevation and windage adjustments!! Nice clear glass and the Adjustable Objective is right on for the distance being targeted!

    Things I would have changed:

    Nothing!

    What others should know:

    So far really like this scope, holding zero on my Crosman Shockwave .22!

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Slim and sleek ,clear field of view .

    Things I would have changed:

    Not much for this price that can be

    What others should know:

    I'm used to using UTG hunter 40mm scopes , but needed this smaller one to continue using open sights on a rifle . Once I got used to the smaller field of view I really started to like this . Seems pretty rugged , the optics are very clear . The mil dot reticle is very close to dead on . Crisp elevation and windage click stops . Good scope for the money , a no frills very usable scope on a PCP , don't know about a gas spring or spring break barrel . It was close to being optically centered right out of the box , once centered and mounted it only took about 5 shots at 25yds to zero in , and after 300-400 shots now it's still on the mark . I'd recommend this to anybody looking for an inexpensive good scope .

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    First, my perspective. I shoot field target so I'm pretty fussy about rifle scope performance. I did not buy this scope for field target work, I'm just pointing out that I am probably more particular about scopes than most and I'm more likely to find errors and problems and complain about them. I bought this scope as a light weight, small, graceful scope for a custom P-Rod with an MMMW barrel. That said, for the money this is a great scope. The objective focus is very crisp and "snappy". The lenses are coated and reasonably reflection free for a scope in this price class. The range markings on the adjustable objective lens are pretty close to accurate. The turrets are very good with crisp click stops though the azimuth (left-right) turret only has half the adjustment range of the elevation (up-down) turret. The eyepiece focuser is also very good. As I hoped, the scope is sleek, small, and light weight without all the clumsy knurls and knobs that are common on low cost scopes.

    Things I would have changed:

    I really hate bikini scope covers. I get it, for the low price I am paying for the scope and only the scope. I'm not paying for flip up scope covers and rings and I prefer it that way as I am fussy about rings also. There are certain custom things I wanted the rings to do on my setup and typically you won't get rings that do that with a low cost scope so I feel I was better off without rings. But flip up covers would be nice. I bought a Butler Creek #28 cover for the objective end and a #15 cover for the eyepiece end and they both fit perfectly.

    What others should know:

    The turret covers thread off and reveal fingertip adjustable non-resettable turrets with very clean click stops. I was able to get my P-Rod zeroed in three shots and so far the scope has stayed put. I have found that the number of shots required to achieve zero tells you a lot about the quality and accurracy of the turrets. Three shots to zero on a new installation is pretty good. I torture test turrets on new scopes before installation by screwing each turret end to end several times looking for binding and soft spots in the click stops. This scope passed that test with flying colors. I have no idea whether this scope will stand up to springer abuse but on a PCP it is working well.

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