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1911man
Optics Apprentice Joined: May/17/2009 Location: NW AR Status: Offline Points: 165 |
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Posted: June/25/2009 at 22:06 |
They sent me several scopes to ck out and so far have been awesome to work with.
After looking over most of their product line I picked the Endurance 30mm as the best ones for my needs. On a scale of 1-10 this is their 8 as far as price range goes and seems to be a real value for money spent.
So far I have only used one an Endurance 30 2.5-10x56 illuminated which I mounted on a CZ 550 9.3x62. After mounting I did my normal check on the boresighter. 20 clicks left, 20 down, 20 right and 20 up. Did this twice and both times it went back to center. Then I went from 2.5-10x and did not see any change in POI or movement in the reticle. So far I've shot 39rds of full charge 286gr loads with no change in zero. Optically I would compare it to a Leupold VX-III, not quite as good as a Bushnell 4200.
I really like the reticle (kind of a thin German #4 with illuminated dot) and the overall look of the scopes in the Endurance line.
At under $400. retail, for the money it seems to be a real value so far.
I'm headed to S Africa on Sat for a 30 day hunt, this will be the real test!!!!!! I'm taking my Bushnell Elite 4200 though just in case................................
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Bill Wilson
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300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
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THANKS for the info/review,Bill.
Have GOOD and SAFE hunt.
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"I ain't got time to bleed!"
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Chris Farris
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30 days!! You lucky dog!
Can't wait to hear all about it and see some pictures.
Good luck and have a great time.
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SD Dog
Optics Master Extraordinaire OT Scratching Post Joined: February/28/2008 Status: Offline Points: 4177 |
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Hope you have a great trip. A whole month, WOW!!! I'm sure you will have some great stories upon your return.
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ccoker
Optics Master Joined: February/13/2008 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 2041 |
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thanks and have fun!!!
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RifleDude
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Wow, Bill, I'm envious!
Please do post pics and stories when you return!
Have a safe and enjoyable trip, sir!
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Ted
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Kickboxer
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Send them pictures, I want steaks...
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mastsif man
Optics Apprentice D. Overton Joined: March/25/2009 Location: North Carolina Status: Offline Points: 62 |
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hawke makes very nice scopes at a great price point with a great reticle system in the SR and MAP reticles. the endurance scopes do not include these reticles, but is a very nice scope in it's on right. i own one of these too. have a good trip. i too am envious.
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medic52
Optics Professional Joined: October/05/2006 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 893 |
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WOW a whole month.........I too own a Hawke scope and so far I feel that for the money they provide a good quality product and the ballistic calculator is great option......
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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Ed Connelly
Optics Retard God of no Chihuahua Joined: December/16/2007 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 24225 |
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Thirty days!!! You HAWG, You!!!
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1911man
Optics Apprentice Joined: May/17/2009 Location: NW AR Status: Offline Points: 165 |
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So far so good with Hawke in Africa. Both of my 9.3x62 rifles were still zeroed when I got here and I took a big Eland bull yesterday from 250yds with a hit low on the shoulder. The Barnes TSX did it's job and he only ran about 50yds.. Was a good hunt, we stalked from over 1000yds and I shot him accross a canyon. I plan to put the whole story of the hunt and lots of pics up on my ranch web site when we return. Aircard connection way too slow here to send pictures. |
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Bill Wilson
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Ed Connelly
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300S&W
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"I ain't got time to bleed!"
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BillyWayne
Optics Journeyman Joined: February/27/2009 Location: New Hampster Status: Offline Points: 408 |
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This is good stuff. I look forward to reading more about and to see the pictures.
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ccoker
Optics Master Joined: February/13/2008 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 2041 |
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hey Bill..
me and my son are very excited to come up and hunt with you! thanks again! |
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medic52
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THAT IS GREAT.........
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton
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