Pentax Gameseeker 30 Series 8.5-32x50mm Riflescope, Matte Black
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Pentax 8.5-32x50 Gameseeker 30 Series Riflescope, Matte Black Finish with Target Turrets & Precision Plex Reticle, 30mm Tube

SKU: PXG8X32X50MS

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maclain s : Will this scope hold up to the recoil of a 338? and stay zeroed in?Dave P : I have a Mueller 8x32x44 and love it. I use it on a 6.5 Creedmoor. I would contact Pentax and ask them. They give an honest answer. They want happy customers.RICHARD W : So far this scope has held its zero on the bazaar recoil impulse of an M1A, which is pretty brutal to scopes. For a "cost effective" (don't confuse that statement with "cheap") scope, it's pretty good. If you go to Amazon and search (copy and paste the following): "Pentax (Optics Scopes) - 8.5-32x50mm GS-30 Matte (PP-HT)" you can read my four star review.... However, I recommend that if you buy the scope, then you purchase it from Adorama. They are selling these scopes at a good price and they shipped it fast.

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2013-05-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Update of My Earlier Review

I decided to update my earlier review on this Pentax 8.5-32x50 Gameseeker 30 scope. The Pentax Gameseeker 30 series scopes consist of four models; the 8.5-32 is the highest power offered in this series. The next lowest , I believe, is the 6-24 power; which was evaluated by the NRA's American Rifleman magazine. The NRA gave the 6-24 Gameseeker 30 an excellent rating. My scope has been working excellently and I am well pleased!

CJR

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pleased with Pentax scope

I wanted a good inexpensive scope to use for long range load development. This Pentax scope is well made,bright,adjusts well and has the magnification I wanted. The Lifetime warranty is a plus since it indicates Pentax is confident in the workmanship of its products. Adorama packaged this scope properly and shipped it promptly to me.

CJR

2013-03-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Pentax line of scopes; great!!!

I have owned scopes that cost as much as a good rifle and they could not make my accuracy any better. I shoot targets and I expect accuracy, and these scopes do the job very well without the expense. I love the warranty that Pentax carries on its entire line of scopes, a great indication of believing in the product.

LOL L.

2013-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Magnificent magnification for Hunting!

Simple, this is the best scope for hunting that I've ever have in my life for such a low price. So far I've had ZERO problems and I plan to buy more!

Highlander

Pentax 8.5-32x50 Rifle Scope Specifications

  • Magnification

    8.5-32x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    50 mm

  • Main-Tube Diameter

    30 mm

  • Reticle

    Precision Plex

  • Field of View

    8.5x: 4.1° - 12.3' @ 100 yd / 2.3 m @ 100 m
    32x: 1.1° - 3.3' @ 100 yd / 0.6 m @ 100 m

  • Parallax Correction

    None

  • Eye Relief

    8.5x: 3.7" / 9.4 cm
    32x: 3.0" / 7.6 cm

  • Exit Pupil Diameter

    8.5x: 5.9 mm
    32x: 1.4 mm

  • Filter Size

    None

  • Impact Point Correction

    1/8 MOA

  • Maximum Windage/Elevation Adjustment

    Windage: 40 MOA
    Elevation: 40 MOA

  • Weatherproofing

    Water & fogproof

  • Dimensions

    Length: 16.4" / 41.7 cm

  • Weight

    25.8 oz / 731.4 g

  • UPC Code

    027075137820

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About Pentax 8.5-32x50 Rifle Scope

FEATURED REVIEWS

Update of My Earlier Review

By CJR

I decided to update my earlier review on this Pentax 8.5-32x50 Gameseeker 30 scope. The Pentax Gameseeker 30 series scopes consist of four models; the 8.5-32 is the highest power offered in this series. The next lowest , I believe, is the 6-24 power; which was evaluated by the NRA's American Rifleman magazine. The NRA gave the 6-24 Gameseeker 30 an excellent rating. My scope has been working excellently and I am well pleased!

Magnificent magnification for Hunting!

By Highlander

Simple, this is the best scope for hunting that I've ever have in my life for such a low price. So far I've had ZERO problems and I plan to buy more!

The Pentax Gameseeker30 8.5-32x50 Riflescope (Matte Black) is accurate, rugged. The main tube features a 30 mm, one-piece construction for rugged dependability and is nitrogen filled for clear viewing at all times. The finger-adjustable high windage and elevation turrets ensure precision accuracy. It also comes with the additional feature of side parallax adjustment. A bright and sharp sight picture, that even a seasoned hunter can appreciate, is made possible by Pentax's legendary full multicoating on precision-ground, all-glass lenses in combination with their PentaBright technology. Shot-to-shot repeatability is ensured by the 1/8 MOA precision adjustments and Pentax's proprietary Precision Plex reticle.

A mounting base and rings are used to attach a riflescope to a firearm. A comfortable sight picture is contingent upon the height of the rings. A comfortable cheek-weld is the result of properly positioning the scope over the receiver. Mounting the scope close to the receiver is preferable, yet scopes with larger objectives need higher rings so the front bell can clear the barrel. It should be noted that in many mounting applications, a professional gunsmith's skills will be needed for proper installation.

Pentax 8.5-32x50 Rifle Scope Features

  • PentaBright Technology: fully multicoated optics deliver a clear, sharp, bright sight picture
  • Eyepiece diameter: 35 mm
  • Main-tube: 30 mm one-piece aluminum construction
  • Nitrogen filled for waterproof/fogproof performance
  • High turrets with 1/8 MOA windage and elevation correction for easy and accurate adjustment
  • Precision Plex Reticle: Four thin posts with fine cross hairs with clearly marked bullet drop compensation hash-marks
  • Side parallax adjustment provides compensation for the shooters head movement as it affects the apparent movement of the target relative to the reticle

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