Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Savage Collectors Daylite brand scope question

I recently purchased a Savage 99 in .243 and mounted on top of it is a 2.5 X 8 Daylite scope. Just wondering if anyone remembers much about the Daylite scopes. I'm wondering how they compared to other scopes of that era. Would they compare closer to a weaver of that era, a redfield, or a bausch and lomb? I plan to use this rifle...like the vintage look, but don't want to keep it on a shooter unless it's a dependable scope. I just don't remember anything about this brand....is it a bottom of the line scope?

Thanks
Scott
PS I also posted this same question up in the hunting optics forum...just looking for opinion or knowledge.

I remember buying one back in the early '70's. I was about 12 years old and needed a cheap scope for an old semi sporterized mauser. I can't for the life of me remember where it came from. It was a 3-9 power with a post & crosshair reticle. I know I paid under 10.00 for it shipped to me.

Thanks! I think I'll upgrade before I get to far along with this new to me rifle.

Scott

If I remember my scopes correctly from back in the day it sounds to me like recyclable glass and metal.