When CVLIFE reached out with an offer to review their BearMight 6-24×50 FFP scope, I was intrigued. The promise of Japanese ED glass, a first focal plane reticle, and several other nice features for under $250 certainly sounded appealing. Advances in manufacturing have been driving down optics prices as the quality gets better and better. Today, “entry-level” pricing gets you a lot of scope for your money. You can find the full specs at the bottom of this review.
BearMight 6-24×50 FFP scope features
CVLIFE says that the BearMight 6-24×50 FFP rifle scope is engineered for serious hunters and precision shooters who demand clarity, reliability, and performance. It’s got fully multi-coated Japanese ED glass for exceptional image quality, with up to 98% light transmittance. This should provide crisp, bright visuals even at longer ranges. The first focal plane illuminated MOA reticle offers precise holdovers at any magnification level, with a Christmas tree-style layout. A six-level red illumination setting ensures visibility in dim environments.
Built for durability, the scope features aircraft-grade aluminum construction that’s shockproof, waterproof, and fogproof. It’s tested to withstand 1000 rounds of high-caliber recoil and is sealed and nitrogen-purged to perform in any condition. The zero-stop and locking turrets provide tactile, accurate 1/4 MOA clicks. Its side parallax adjustment (down to 20 yards) and wide field of view (22.5’–4.5′ at 100 yards) support rapid target acquisition and fine-tuned focus at varying distances.
Weighing 35.5 ounces, it’s a bit heavier than scopes of similar magnification and objective, probably due to the 34mm (vs 30mm) main tube. Included in the package are flip-up lens caps, scope rings, a sunshade tube, throw lever, two CR2032 batteries, lens cloth, wrenches, and a user manual. It’s positioned as a scope for hunting, benchrest shooting, or long-range target practice. That’s an impressive set of features, but the goal is to deliver premium performance at an accessible price point.
Mounting the BearMight
First off, I like that CVLIFE includes rings, because they appear to be of pretty good quality. But they are a bit too tall at 1.45 inches. On a flat-top AR, or a rifle with a relatively flat receiver, they’re probably fine. For my Ruger American Rimfire, I would have preferred a bit lower, but they worked. There’s a label on the scope body and the rings are etched with the 18 in/lbs max torque (30 in/lbs at the base). That’s the same as all my other scopes, so it was pretty straightforward.
Using a Wheeler FAT Wrench and a set of scope wedges, I leveled it and tightened it all down. Then I used my magnetic laser (also from Wheeler) to do a quick and rough zero. After that, I attached the shade, caps, and throw lever. With that, I was set for the range.
Range time – the glass and reticle
At 6x, the glass is nice and clear, with a neutral color. With some scopes, I’ll notice that they lean a bit towards warm or cool due to glass and coatings. Although not critical for my target shooting, I can see where this would be beneficial while hunting. Using the throw lever to zoom to 24x was smooth and well-damped. Just the right amount of resistance. Because I shoot from the same position I was in when I installed the scope, the 3-4″ eye relief gave me no trouble at all. And the image remained nice and crisp.
Backing the magnification down to scan for golf balls, I noticed no issues in the middle of the range, but that’s expected. With each hit to the ball, a quick adjustment of the parallax brought it back into sharp focus. As the distance from me increased, I found it easier to use the reticle than dial in more elevation. That “Christmas tree” reticle just makes holdovers quick and easy. The multiple illumination settings are handy in low light, and the “clicks” between the brightness levels turn it off. No need to dial it all the way back up or down when turning it on and off. One click in either direction is all you need.
Range time – the turrets
Switching from our KYL rack at around 40 yards to a steel target at 200, I dialed in some elevation adjustment. Turret clicks were both tactile and audible. This is where good turrets shine. Too firm, and you get nice hard and loud clicks, but the unnecessary effort makes it difficult to dial in smoothly. Worse is too soft. That makes it hard to count clicks, and that mushiness never feels like quality. CVLIFE got it just right with the BearMight. I’m sure there’s a Goldilocks joke in there somewhere.
It’s not just the clicks, the visuals matter too. Engravings are large and quite visible, even for my aging eyes. Tracking was spot-on as well. While I prefer to use the hash marks on the reticle, I still tested the tracking of the turrets by dialing in several inches of adjustment and windage, then bringing it back to my zero. I’ve never had a scope with turrets that didn’t track well, and this one was no exception.
The user experience
I can go through all the technical bits that make up a review, but really, it’s the user experience that counts. I recently hosted a range day for some friends. Most of them have some shooting experience, but limited time with high-magnification optics on rimfire rifles. So I handed them the rifle and some ammo, and got them started on our KYL rack.
We typically set it up at around 35-40 yards. That gives everyone a chance to clear the rack while still keeping it challenging. The fact that a relatively new shooter can get behind this scope, adjust the parallax and magnification, then clear the rack down to 1/4″, says a lot about the scope. A more experienced shooter would find the adjustments to be surprisingly good, given the sub-$300 price point.
Pros and cons of the BearMight 6-24×50
Heading the top of the pro points are price, quality, and value. The glass and turrets are at least equal to other scopes I have, which cost over $400 or more. I haven’t tried every scope out there, but this is a combination that’s hard to beat. It’s not perfect, though, and my complaints are pretty minor.
In the cons list, I have a few things that may or may not matter to other users. The included rings may be too tall, which in itself isn’t a big deal. But the 34mm main tube means high-quality rings are going to cost more than similar-quality 30mm rings. And the fact that it weighs about 1/4 pound more than similar scopes isn’t a concern when shooting supported. The final, minor issue is the parallax. For rimfire, it would be great if it went down to 10 yards. None of these are dealbreakers, I just wanted to mention them.
Conclusion
Before this review, I hadn’t paid much attention to CVLIFE. I have several of their bipods, which I seem to have picked up in trades. So I knew them as the “inexpensive bipod company”. Yet those bipods never failed me. Now that I have tried their optics, I’m inclined to give them a second look. They’re not out to compete with top-tier brands, but they should certainly win over those users looking for for good quality without spending and arm and a leg.
As always, I’d like to thank CVLIFE for sending their BearMight 6-24x50FFP scope for my testing and evaluation. It turned out to be better than I expected. You can find all their products at cvlife.com, and you can support my site by purchasing through the CVLIFE store on Amazon.
CVLIFE BearMight 6-24×50 FFP scope specifications
Magnification: 6-24x
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Reticle Type: First Focal Plane (FFP), Illuminated MOA
Tube Diameter: 34 mm
Material: Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Color: Black
Weight: 35.5 ounces
Field of View: 22.5′ to 4.5′ at 100 yards
Parallax Adjustment: Side focus
Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Zero Stop: Yes
Turrets: Locking and resettable
Illumination: 6 brightness levels (red)
Lens Coating: Fully multi-coated Japanese ED glass
Weather Resistance: Shockproof, waterproof, fogproof
Sport Use: Hunting, Benchrest Shooting
Included Accessories: Flip-up lens caps (2), 20mm scope rings (2), sunshade tube, throw lever, CR2032 batteries (2), wrenches (2), lens cloth, user manual