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    Posted: June/23/2008 at 01:57
ok considering 3x9x36 soro and also s and b fixed power 4x36. I understand both are top quality optical instruments but does the S and B merit the extra hundred or so.
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There are just a hand few 4x fixed being made now compared to a few years back.  A lot of it will come down to your application.  If you are in a lot of thick woods or brush, then I would lean that way. 
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Also, unless I'm mistaken, the S & B fixed power scopes are not aluminum but are steel. They MAY scratch easier and are a bit heavier than some others. But optic wise they are very good. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Roy Finn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/23/2008 at 13:05
Originally posted by jgm1981 jgm1981 wrote:

ok considering 3x9x36 soro and also s and b fixed power 4x36. I understand both are top quality optical instruments but does the S and B merit the extra hundred or so.
 
IMO, no. The Swaro 3-9x36 will be way more versatile and optically you would probably never see the difference.
 
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I owned both of these scopes and found the s & b to be way clearer in low light, if I were buying again would definitely go the same way. 
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I would also suggest going with the S&B.

S&B does make some of their fixed power scopes out of aluminum (they are 30mm dia). But, those models are not currently sold in this country
 
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You can do a lot more with a variable scope.

Swarovski's usually a safe bet, some of the best glass out there, limited lifetime warranty, and the customer service is outstanding. 
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If you want a fixed 4X, I'd also look at IOR.

I have one on a special-purpose rifle and it works great.  S&B might be a bit better, but for my purposes, I'll save the extra $$ and spend it on ammo, getting to better know my new gun.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jgm1981 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/24/2008 at 00:57
thanks guys.. i may just drop the extra cheese for the 50mm America line Swaro. It ma be a step under the PH optically but still a boost from my overrated vx3 haha
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