Lynx Rifle Scopes

[Marc Ret]

I'd be interested in hearing members thoughts on them. Quality, durability, etc. Japanese made and marketed in SA is about the extent of my knowledge.

I have a 3-9x40 (LX2, I believe) sitting in the safe and am trying to decide whether to keep it or move it on. Presently in a cleaning out frame of mind but unsure if I want to hold on to this. Glass seems comparable to Leupold VX1/VX2 to my eye.

 

[Nkawu]

I have been looking to find a Lynx LX3 1-6x24 Hunter in SA with little success. I have read that it is a fantastic scope and tested under exacting conditions.

 

[R.M.C.]

I used my PHs rifle for bush pig and it wore a straight 4 power lynx . I ended up shooting a pig in extremely low light with it and that convinced me they're good scopes.

 

[Luvthunt]

I think eye relief on those is also very good.

 

[Red Leg]

These scopes?!?

Before we continue

 

[93marlin]

These scopes?!?

Before we continue

I looked at these also. If they're the same, I may pickup one.

 

[Tintin]

I have two Lynx scopes - one is an older one. They havn't had a hard life - but I've had no issues. I think they represent very good value.

Product not found!

www.lynxoptics.com.au

 

[Marc Ret]

These scopes?!?

Before we continue

Red Leg, I don't know what, if any, connection the scopes you linked have with the one I'm asking about. Perhaps newer iterations? No country of origin listed for those makes me suspect they're coming out of China? The one I have is clearly marked Japan.

The attached pic is a stock photo of the one I'm talking about.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I'd be interested in hearing members thoughts on them. Quality, durability, etc. Japanese made and marketed in SA is about the extent of my knowledge.

I have a 3-9x40 (LX2, I believe) sitting in the safe and am trying to decide whether to keep it or move it on. Presently in a cleaning out frame of mind but unsure if I want to hold on to this. Glass seems comparable to Leupold VX1/VX2 to my eye.

@Marc Ret
Lynx optics have a food name in Australia but they are not very common here. They do make a good fixed 4x and 6x that can be mounted nice and low.
Sorry I can't be more hep
Bob

 

[Tundra Tiger]

The PH/owner for Game 4 Africa Safaris has one on his .416 Rigby he used for back up on buffalo hunts. I noticed it during a stalk on one a few weeks ago (I can be easily distracted). I asked him, and from that two things:

When I asked if he liked it, I got a "Meh" for an answer. So there is that.

But, looking at photos from 2021, I am pretty sure it's the same scope, so it clearly hasn't failed.

If you're curious to know more, I am sure he could give you an experienced opinion.

 

[Aaron N]

These scopes?!?

Before we continue

It seems like the the model of these scopes are lynx and valiant is the manufacturer?

The two 3-9x 40’s don’t match if you look at the pictures

 

[Red Leg]

If this is the scope line in question, I personally would have no interest in using one on the back patio .22 much less depending on it for an expensive hunt. I am extremely leery of any optic in this price range. It is likely to have plastic lenses. Just a bit more of savings and one can have a basic Leupold with a real track record of performance.

 

[R.M.C.]

If this is the scope line in question, I personally would have no interest in using one on the back patio .22 much less depending on it for an expensive hunt. I am extremely leery of any optic in this price range. It is likely to have plastic lenses. Just a bit more of savings and one can have a basic Leupold with a real track record of performance.

I concur, I would go with the lower end Leupold scopes before I spent money on these. The one I used worked well but I definitely wouldn't trust it for the hunt of a lifetime.

 

[Marc Ret]

It seems like the the model of these scopes are lynx and valiant is the manufacturer?

The two 3-9x 40’s don’t match if you look at the pictures

View attachment 542694View attachment 542695

Looking over Lynx's website, I'd say you're correct, Aaron. It doesn't appear there is any affiliation between the Valiants Red Leg linked and the actual Lynx brand. One for sale in SA-

Lynx Riflescope - LX2 3-9x40 - Plex | Hi-Tech Arms & Ammo

Crystal clear optics, generous eye-relief and sensible magnification range all come together to make LX2 3-9x40 a great no-frills all-rounder hunting scope for bushveld hunting down to 30 metres and for moderate range, regular-sized game hunting up to 300 metres (9x brings a 300 metre target to...

hitecharms.com

The one I have came from a South African friend who lives here in PA. He seemed to think well enough of them but had upgraded to a Swaro and had no need for it. I bought it off him to put on an inexpensive .22 but changed my mind and swapped it out for a smaller scope I had laying around.

 

[JvW]

The Lynx scopes marketed in South Africa is, as I understand it, made by Sightron (I stand to be corrected). When I still lived in South Africa, I owned two of them at different times and they never gave me trouble. They are made to a certain price point, though, so don't expect German or Austrian quality at a third of the price of German or Austrian optics. If you talk to enough South African hunters and shooters, you are likely to hear various opinions on Lynx products, ranging from good to "Avoid at all cost!"