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Dieter S
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20 Sept 2025, 21:53
Varotech Scopes POOR PATHETIC rebranded Chinese Product.
Be on the lookout. I will be making an actual video which should show the issue and highlight the absolute poor quality of this rebranded Chinese "special". I purchased an 8-32x56 scope from Toolfair via the Hunt & Gun Auction group on WhatsApp. BIDDERS & BUYERS BEWARE! Do NOT purchase this product. It is cheap (so yes...it is a bargain), and I decided to have it professionally mounted by Safari & Outdoor using QUALITY MOUNTS. Considering I was going to use it on my 223 Remington I did not foresee any issues. Oh was I wrong. After 4 shots I could hear something moving in the actual scope. I ensured the weapon was safe and then looked at the lens....I saw a piece of metal with thread and a massive spring lying against the lens. This is what was flopping around inside the scope. Yes, it basically just broke after the very first 4 shots. Besides this it is also clear that the suppliers (whom I spoke to before bidding on the optic) don't really know the specs of their own product. I am the one who made the ultimate decision to purchase their Varotech scope. It was a bargain....not really...because you get what you pay for and now I will rather purchase a QUALITY optic from Safari & Outdoor which actually means I didn't get a true bargain. At least I have the quality rings and mounts. Ps. In retrospect I should have known better as the rings supp**** with this scope are for an air rifle. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME. SPEND A BIT MORE FOR QUALITY EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO SAVE UP A BIT FOR THE BRAND YOU WANT. As said....I will post a video for everyone to see and I was shooting with a friend (an attorney and friend) who witnessed the catastrophic FAILURE. Shame on WILHELM who is "pushing" these scopes on the Auction Platform and very likely directly from Toolfair. STAY AWAY BUYERS!
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Dieter S's updateReviewer Update
22 Sept 2025, 07:07Please note Varotech DO offer a Lifetime Warranty with various stipulations of which point 3 and 8 is a deal breaker for me. It may not be an issue for other buyers, but it is for me and that is simply my personal opinion based on draling with other scopes covered by a Lifetime Warranty. I never mentioned their warranty details which was an oversight on my part, but that does not change my view and opinion of the product.
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Dieter S's update22 Sept 2025, 07:07
Reviewer Update
Please note Varotech DO offer a Lifetime Warranty with various stipulations of which point 3 and 8 is a deal breaker for me. It may not be an issue for other buyers, but it is for me and that is simply my personal opinion based on draling with other scopes covered by a Lifetime Warranty. I never mentioned their warranty details which was an oversight on my part, but that does not change my view and opinion of the product.