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VSLaika
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Posted: April/02/2011 at 15:56 |
How would you rate these 4 illuminated scopes : Burris Four-X 3-12x56 (this is a Euro Diamond with Stormcoat, a rainguard type coating) Leupold VX-3L 4.5-14x56 Nikon Monarch SFE 2.5-10x56 Sightron SIII 3.5-10x56
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cheaptrick
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The Nikon Monarch you listed has a lit reticle, my friend??
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VSLaika
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Yes , I guess Monarch SFE is the same as Monarch Gold
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ccoker
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Not to complicate matters, but if you are looking at a 56mm illuminated scope I will add too more:
Trijicon and Meopta |
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cheaptrick
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I had an IOR with a 56mm obj. and a lit MP-8 reticle.
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RDM17353
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I was looking into the illuminated Meopta. I was concerned about the illuminated reticle interfering with my "night vision". I also was planing on this scope being a long term investment. Having an illuminated reticle would add an additional feature that could need replacement/repair/etc.
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Ricky
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RifleDude
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The lit Meopta Meostars I've seen had good illumination, with broad intensity settings on the rheostat. I wouldn't be concerned. Meopta makes great scopes.
Yes, adding anything electronic to an otherwise mechanical instrument increases the chances you might need repair. The way I look at it is even if the illumination goes out on you during a hunt, it wouldn't render your scope useless; you'd still have the same as any conventional reticle scope without illumination. The illumination electronics are pretty simple and reliable, though. |
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Ted
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338LAPUASLAP
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Sightron as of course I am still eating my humble pie and enjoying every bit of it.
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