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    Posted: April/14/2008 at 14:59
just got it in and think it's going to be a stellar little scope

while I haven't got a chance to take it out in low light (tonight) the image appears very, very sharp and clear across the glass all the way to the edges
reticle (4a) is nice
illuminated dot while not as bright as an Eotech, etc.. is visible in full light
it's small and so it's not nearly as pronounced, it is visible

as for the 1.25x on the low end, it sure seems 1x to me, or so close I don't care

can't wait to get it out and shooting
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/15/2008 at 15:57
Glad you like it.  It is a very nice little scope and the glass quality is exceptional for this price range.

As for 1.25x, it is indeed 1.25x (at least on my scope, since I measured it), but for the purposes of aiming with both eyes, most people are not bothered by that in the slightest.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ccoker Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/15/2008 at 20:30
it may indeed have a tiny bit of magnification but it's very subtle
it may not do for a professional (LE or Military) but for the average weekend warrior interested in a low power variable if certainly fills the bill and is very reasonably priced

be cool if they did a 2-7 in the same price range


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/15/2008 at 22:34
There will be a 1-6.5x scope in the Elite 6500 line in a year or so.  While a bit more expensive, it should be a very nice piece.

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cool
I got the 1.5-6 euro diamond in yesterday
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I love my 1.25x4  it is one clear piece of glass to say the least! Lee
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ccoker Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/18/2008 at 08:42
I got to shoot it yesterday for the first time on my new AR upper, a Sabre Defense midlength 16" fluted stainless...

shooting 75g TAP, one ragged hole

off to hunt this weekend, this will get used for some coyote hunting
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