Reddit reviews CVLIFE 3-9x40 Optics R4 Reticle Crosshair Scope with 20mm Free Mounts

This is likely OP's scope.

Simplest explanations tend to be the most likely, so I'll put it bluntly: That's a shitty scope with indifferent manufacturing and unknown quality.

Get a Burris rimfire, Sightron rimfire, Leupold rimfire, or other dedicated rimfire scope. It'll set you back about $100, but a $20 scope that can't be dialed in doesn't really represent cost savings.

http://www.amazon.com/CVLIFE-Tactical-Reticle-Crosshair-Hunting/dp/B007UT3OFC/ref=sr_1_2?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1421427457&sr=1-2&keywords=rifle+scope

The scope looks significantly better than what was in the picture and is extremely common on BB/Airsoft. I have no idea what you're talking about clarity. Of course, you're seeing the scope through a camera lense, but there is nothing that makes me think this scope is over $50.

Kit list:

Rifle:

WELL Remington 700 (W700)

CVLife 3-9 x 40mm Hunting Scope

MFH Universal Quick Adjustment Sling

Pistol:

ARMY R17 (3rd Gen)

Other:

Blackhawk CQB Canvas Belt

Blackhawk Nylon Hip Holster - Black, size 8

CONDOR MA23-002 Double Pistol Mag Pouch

KS Black Grip Tape

My kit so far. The W700 has had it's issues, but nothing a bit of elbow grease and time haven't fixed. It now shoots like a dream (Appx 400 FPS), and groups tight. I love the inconventional 30rnd stick magazine that runs parallel to the optic. They're super light and don't give me any feed issues. Originally the rifle looked like this, (Thanks UK Airsoft regulations), but a little Matt black paint sorted that out pretty quickly. The only other real adjustments I made was to fit two tiny rails for the scope, and remove the front iron sight. It just didn't look right with the optic attached, and I don't plan on using it without the scope anyway.

The R17 runs like a dream too. Only issue I had with it was that the ABS frame felt a little too plastic-y and would slip in my grip, so I added small strips of regular scooter grip tape to the main points of contact. The strips on the rear of the pistol grip need glueing, along with the one on the trigger, but the others have stuck fine. Might refit them after giving the lower a matt black coat in future. Also had a problem with one of the WE Mag's not feeding correctly, but I fixed that with a little filing down, and some lube.

The belt rig is super light, and I'll be attaching a water bottle, small medkit, and a utility pouch in future. Also going to be running with my 5.11 Rush 12 backpack with whatever other gear I need. I'll post a full loadout picture when I have everything, including clothing.

Which of these two scopes would work the best for plinking/squirrel hunting. Yes, I know they are both Chinese crap, but I don't have much money. Any good deals in $25-30 range?

Option 1: https://www.amazon.com/CVLIFE-Tactical-Reticle-Crosshair-Hunting/dp/B007UT3OFC/ref=sr_1_19?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1542046737&sr=1-19&keywords=rifle+scope

Option 2: https://www.amazon.com/CVLIFE-Compact-Crosshair-Optics-Hunting/dp/B01BBTS3JI/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1542046850&sr=1-6&keywords=compact+rifle+scope

Alright, good to hear I've got a chance.

Here is the mentioned $25 scope (which seems to have dropped in price). Maybe you could tell if it's "airgun rated". I sure as hell can't.

What optics do you have mounted on your gun? Seems like a year of shooting is durable enough for me at low enough prices.

Here is what I use on my airsoft guns.

Not what you want persay but its a good value.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007UT3OFC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And you said:

Laser sights

Scopes

And "assault rifle additions"

Were all somehow federally regulated. You are wrong about that.

Not bad. That ~$17 scope looks halfway decent. Also, night vision scope for $200. It's only gen 1, but that seems like a pretty good price.