I picked up an older Contender .22 LR barrel that has a T/C branded "Lobo" scope installed on it. It claims to be a 3x scope, but to my eyes, it's barely 1.5x. I have a 2-6x Simmons which, on 2x, has much more magnification than the 3x Lobo. I also have several rifle scopes, both variable and fixed magnification, which tell me the 3x is wishful thinking.
The Lobo is a nice clear scope with a usable exit pupil and a fine target crosshair. But I'm wondering: Do they always overrate the magnification? Who makes them?
-- Sam
