mildot1960
Well-Known Member
Back when I started Leupold were the top of the heap and I think the only folks who had great optics as good were the S&B and premier that were fitted to the early AI rifles.
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Back when I started Leupold were the top of the heap and I think the only folks who had great optics as good were the S&B and premier that were fitted to the early AI rifles.
My good "relationships" with scopes has been the following:
1. Burris 3- 12 x 50 Black Diamond (1998) ->30 mm tube
2. Bushnell Elite ERS 3.5 - 21 x 50 W/H59 retile (love this scope)-> 34 mm tube
3. SWFA 3 - 15 x 42 (FFP. mil/mil, side focus)-> 30 mm tube
All these scopes have been rugged, good tracking and very reliable and all have "decent" glass without breaking the bank.
Capt'n C. - Your scope seems the same as mine but they normally sell for $700. I got mine on sale for $600. How did you ever get one for $400.?? Is it FFP (First Focal Plane)? If not FFP that will explain the price difference.
Eric B.
For me, I have upgraded my scopes to where I think I have over spent on some and they didn't make me a better shot nor did I bring any more meat home. I am actually looking for something different that costs about 1/2 as much and people seem to love them. Entry level? What you can afford very comfortably without you or the family sacrificing.
For me, I have upgraded my scopes to where I think I have over spent on some and they didn't make me a better shot nor did I bring any more meat home. I am actually looking for something different that costs about 1/2 as much and people seem to love them. Entry level? What you can afford very comfortably without you or the family sacrificing.
I would not even consider any scopes under $500 any more except for the SWFA everybody keeps mentioning. I will have to check them out.