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mike300wthby
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Posted: May/09/2004 at 23:37 |
Has anyone used one of the Uni-dial scopes? What do you think? Sounds like a cool idea for a targeting scope but I havent heard anything about the company and customer service. Any information or experiences would be nice to see Thanks |
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Chris Farris
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Great concept that does work as advertised. Most of the Leatherwood scopes are average but the Uni-Dial models are above average in quality and mechanics. Their customer service is prompt and with out hassle.
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bee7851
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Chris,
So which model is the one to get? Uni-Dial? or Camputer? I have a Savage 10FP-LE (308) and would like to shoot long range (300 - 1000 yards) but can't really afford to spend over $300 for a scope. Of course, the less I spend, the better. I've been looking at the Leatherwood but am also open to any suggestions. Also, do you have any experience with the Redfield Tracker? Please advise. Thanks in advance.
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Chris Farris
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The Uni-Dial series are our most popular models and the easiest to use. The current model Redfield Tracker scope are decent scopes but offer not bullet feature like the Leatherwood does.
With your requirements in mind ($300 & 1000 yds) I would highly recommend a scope with a mil dot reticle, target knobs, parallax adjustment, fully multicoated optics with plenty of internal adjustment to get to a 100 yards. That's a pretty short list.
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ranburr
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I have yet to find a Chinese manufactured scope that impresses me.
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Chris Farris
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Here is what Leatherwood has to say about their scopes.
There are new scope companies showing up daily that have their scopes made in China. Why is Leatherwood®/Hi-Lux™ different?
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ranburr
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Well just so you know, I have a very small percentage of a competing scope line. Guess what, we have them built in the same Chinese factory using the same tubes and glass and engineering as Leatherwood. The only difference is that 100% of our line comes with a red dot and we are selling them for significantly less money. And before you ask, no I do not use them on my rifles. But there are a lot of people (as you well know) that will spend $600-$1,000 on a rifle, yet they want a $200 or less scope on it.
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Chris Farris
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I agreed with your initial comment but felt compelled to play devil's advocate.
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acerimusdux
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ranburr wrote:
Q. What is MUELLER |
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Chris Farris
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I think its a mount or maybe a scope? Where did you see it referenced? |
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samhill79
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I have a unidial 3.5x10x50 It came with surface rust....not impressed. I got it for $230 online NEW in a sealed box. It is actually very clear and impressed me for what it was and considering that it was made in China. It is a pain in the butt to get sighted in and adjusted for your rifle. ONce its there though...its there and will stay. I have it on a L1A1 .308 and lets just say it shoots well. I would never put it against one of my bolt rifles but if you were a diaper head at 500yds..........you would soon learn the truth to the whole 70 virgin theroy. So basically, what I am saying is that it is good...actually beats Leopold Varx II's in brightness(not warranty) in my opinion. I think I can say this as a Baush and Lomb, Leopold, Steiner, and Leica owner. If you can get one for a good price I would get it, sure no one will think you are cool at the range, but you will hit your target. There are those that say an AK is a piece of junk...it is.....but it shoots every time and does its job even if it is not a work of art. KNow what I mean?
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Rich2
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On the Uni-Dial does the elevation turret, with the 10 flags for varying zeros, have clicks like the windage turret or does it move with no clicks?
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tahqua
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I hope your question gets answered. But this has to be the oldest resurrected thread I have seen here at O.T.
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