MTC Mamba Lite 3-12x44 SCB

[kwiky]

i enquired about the 4a when i was thinking of buying the scope and from what i gathered they are SCB only but im not sure about any future plans...

[Hellequin]

i enquired about the 4a when i was thinking of buying the scope and from what i gathered they are SCB only but im not sure about any future plans...

Cheers Kwiky, I thought that might be the case. I still like the SCB ret so wouldn't rule it out though, especially as this version seems to work well with NV add-on which the IR Mamba isn't as well suited to.

Good review anyway mate.

[kwiky]

right, another quick update,

ive been out today for a wander round my shoot to check on the scope daytime performance, its similar to its night time performance in that it is just a super clear sight picture, picking out detail on very distant objects is easy and the thin SCB ret makes aiming very precise as it doesnt obsure your target like some thicker reticles often do,
i havent experienced any of the 'whiting out' you sometimes hear mentioned with the vipers even when i was actively trying to get it to, looking into the light, away from the light, moving my head around, nothing made it happen.

the sight picture is a very natural colour which i find helps me to correlate what im seeing with just my eyes, to what im seeing when i raise the rifle and look through the scope, often if you see a tiny bit of movement that is partially obscured by bushes or branches and the scope you look through shows a different shade it can be somewhat confusing and hard to know exactly where you should be looking, any time wasted trying to figure that out could cost you the kill so that ranks pretty high on my list of priorities for a good hunting scope.

i'll end my review by saying overall im very happy with my purchase, everything on the scope works as it should, all moving parts do their job very smoothly, the zoom and PA rings seem to glide round with no hint of stiffness or any grinding. the turrets turn smoothly with positive clicks so its easy to know exactly how much adjustment your making.

if your a no nonsense sort of hunter who can live without target turrets and illumited reticles and the added weight they bring but what very bright optics and a good build quality without having to remortgage your house then this could be the scope for you.

kwiky

[Hellequin]

Well i have always had the MTC range as my main scopes and still have 2, one on my wolf the other on my S10 Bull Barrel but i have to say i have never used the illuminated reticule and have always hated the high Turrets! and didn't really like the 30mm tube (why did I buy them) you may well ask! they are great scopes for the money and have never let me down! but they have always been on the heavy side, but have always been a good scope.
That was until I read this review and it has given me all that i wanted! a Great review, from someone who can be trusted to be independant, about a scope that answers all my questions
1. heavy = No!
2. High turrets = No!
3. 30mm tube = No!

Bought one on the strength of this brilliant and very comprehensive review = YES!
Thanks Mr Kwiky
And i got mine for £134 posted from Optics Wharehouse

Is that the 3-12x44 or 4-16x50 model mate? I will be buying one of these on payday next week but would be interested to hear what the closest focus range is on the respective models, and what the FOV is like on the lowest mag?

I currently have a Tasco Titan on my HW80 and with mag of 1.5-6x it's brilliant for close up work but I'm struggling with pinpoint accuracy over 30 yards. Ideally I'd like something which still has a decent wide FOV (I know 3x won't give the same as the Titan on its lowest setting but I can cope with that) for close stuff but a bit more mag too for longer range squirrels, and bright optics are paramount. This Mamba sounds perfect being lighter than the 30mm tube version, so your views on my above question would be appreciated.

Cheers
Paul

[mark410]

cracking review mate.

regards

Mark.

[richywilk]

I hope they have them at the shooting show this month, on this review I
tink Ill have one,thanks again.



You should be on commission

[markyboy]

Well after reading Mr kwiky's review i have sold my mtc viper and i am going to order the mtc mamba lite 4-16x50 version ,
I have never used the target turrets or the ir either so this scope sounds like the ideal for me and my cobra merlin nv.

exellent review, another thumbs up for the new MTC mamba lite


atb, mark

[kwiky]

wow thanks for the comments lads, im sure you'll be more than happy with your purchases, i know i am anyway and i really cant see how you wouldnt be.


hellequin, i'll have a look and see what the minim focus distance is tomorrow and report back, i was smacking rats last night with it at about 7 yards but that was with the NV fitted, ive yet to try it so close with just the scope.

[Hellequin]

wow thanks for the comments lads, im sure you'll be more than happy with your purchases, i know i am anyway and i really cant see how you wouldnt be.


hellequin, i'll have a look and see what the minim focus distance is tomorrow and report back, i was smacking rats last night with it at about 7 yards but that was with the NV fitted, ive yet to try it so close with just the scope.

Thanks very much Kwiky, if you could let me know the length of the scope too that'd be great- not an issue on a pcp but a want to put one on a break barrel. Can't see it being that long though...

[Chief Wiggum]

And i got mine for £134 posted from Optics Wharehouse

you didnt pay any VAT???

[Kyoto]

The price includes VAT & if I remember correctly shipping too.........bargain of the century

Just to recap the lite has a 25mm tube, 44mm objective, 21 oz weight or 600g if you prefer. No illumination nor mounts but does have MTC's brilliant flip up covers.

Although I believe it has the same glass as it's big brother, to my eyes the optics seem even clearer!

It's silly I know but the only thing I'd change with this 'scope is the Mamba Lite logo on the side focus wheel. Looks a bit low rent in comparison with the build quality of the scope & "lite" is so mid atlantic!

ATB

Ken

[kwiky]

.......Although I believe it has the same glass as it's big brother, to my eyes the optics seem even clearer!......

ATB

Ken

I'm of the exact same oppinion, I've had mine alongside a 3-12x viper, and a 4-16x mamba and to me, and the owners of the other scopes, the Mamba Lite gave the better sight picture