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dougedwards
Optics Apprentice Joined: April/16/2008 Location: Williamsburg, v Status: Offline Points: 213 |
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Posted: June/17/2009 at 08:01 |
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Not sure what category this thread should fall under but I am wondering why there is really very few available scopes for crossbows in today's market? Yes, some do exist but none that have excellent dim light capability unless I am missing something. I have not handled the Hawke scopes so I am not sure about the glass in those scopes. Does anyone have any knowledge of an available scope with a crossbow range type of reticle with little magnification and wide range of view and excellent glass?? There certainly is a market for this type of scope.
Doug
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jetwrnch
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I have a Hawke with illuminated reticle. It's supposed to be the best available but it's not in the same class as rifle scopes. The flare/reflection from sunlight is really strong when the light is behind you. Probably the best option for a crossbow is a dot type scope such as the Burris FastFire II.
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jetwrnch
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P.S. The Hawke SR has an etched reticle which is a good thing.
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dougedwards
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I have a Burris Fast Fire on my Excalibur Exomax now and it is a good sight until the sun goes down. That dot is 4 MOA and is a little large and bright for precise placement at longer ranges. My eye sight is also not what it used to be and I am need of some good glass with small magnification for low light situations. However I do think that at this present time I am out of luck. I have searched the internet and have found nothing really, so I thought I would try this optical forum. I will probably stick with what I have now and keep my eyes open for a break through in optical scopes for crossbows that shoot accurately out to 50+ yards and beyond.
Doug
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