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Topic: Just curious....
Posted By: cheaptrick
Subject: Just curious....
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 07:19

How many people here have bought scopes, binos, rings/bases or other optical devises because of advise they received from Optics Talk? 

 

Please tell us what you bought and why.

 

If your a guest and not a member, but have bought an optic based on advise given here, please do log on and tell us about it.

 

Thanks!




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Posted By: ghost82
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 07:30
I have, due to your specific advice i purchased both a Buckmaster series scope and  a Prostaff.


Posted By: Rancid Coolaid
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 08:15
Leica rangefinder, IOR tactical scope, and Swaro American.  2 of the 3 were good enough to stick - the IOR had some issues and another guy wanted it more than me.

Most of the advice here is good.  Some is pure crap, but let us focus on the glass not being half empty or half full but just too damn big.


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Posted By: Bigdaddy0381
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 08:37

 

 I bought a nikon 5.5=16.5 with the BDC from you guys sugestions.When i aksed what would be best for the ballistics of my gun and would be a good target/hunting scope.

 

I'm 100% happy with it and was lead in the right direction with good info from ya'll.

 

Thanks for no BS when i asked.

 

I'm now reserching some other items bino  for (hunting) I'll accept donations of these also. And other scopes will come later.

 

 

I have also had some good info I used from the reloading section from OPTICS TALK

 

So this place has had ton's of info for me on many different things.

 

THANKS again

 



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Posted By: medic52
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 08:42

I have purchased 3 scopes from SWFA. My choices were made because of the reviews that I have read on here and some personal expierence from some of the members with certain scopes. You get what you pay for, it makes me laugh when people buy the cheapest thing made and expect it to work like the most expensive one out their and then they have the nerve to complain.......pet peeve.

 

Cheaptrick I have made a purchase because of your personal recommendation and it was right on. I don't do opinions only actual expierence with products that I have used........



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Posted By: Brock_Brett
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 08:51
Where do we start????

Great advice, just have to sift through as needed.

Moepta Meostar SWFA
Just received yesterday Sightron 4-16X42 Silver Plex and Kahles 3.5-10X50 AH Thank you SWFA

Scopes I had prior to following OT regularly:

Bushnell 4200 4-16X40 Still have   SWFA
Bushnell 4200 3-9X40 Still have     SWFA
(2) Simmons (Pre-Meade) Aetecs  Still have
Leupold 3.5-10X40 VXIII    Sold
(2) Bushnell Banner Dawn to Dusk 3-9X50 Still have with no real complaints and have served me well for 6+ years
     1 is on a Savage 210 Slug Gun that kicks like a mule  2 is on TC Omega Laminated Stainless Thumb Hole and have no reason to remove them. Both purchased from SWFA with great help from customer service and tech support.

Still envy the Swaro Z6

All in all, the info here is very informative and many have great insight and opinions. There is information here that I don't believe to be readily available anywhere else. There are a few on here that I consider there word the gospel of scopes in general.


Thanks to all

Rob


Posted By: fishnpbr
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 09:10
I have purchased 2 scopes from SWFA as a result of my reading this forum. Over the years and before reading this forum I had purchased scopes from Swift, Bushnell, Leupold, and Kahles. I was in the market for another scope and after reading a lot of this forum I purchased 2 Nikon Monarchs earlier this year at the great price of $218.00. One is mounted on a 300 win mag the other on a 30-06. I am happy with my scopes and this forum was instrumental in my choice. Thank you all for your vast knowledge, and experience.


Posted By: Urimaginaryfrnd
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 09:58
I'd say the forum has made me examine more closely my purchase choices and is a valuable aid in selection and particularly useful in narrowing the field of choices. 

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Posted By: bricat
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 10:39
Hi my name is Bricat, for years I struggled with the hold that Leupold optics had on my life. It seemed that there was no other way out. When I woke up in the morning, I craved the golden ring, when I came home from work the first thing I would do is go look at leupold catalogs for hours and hours. I would go to bed at night thinking about that ever enticing gold ring around my scope. I had no idea that I could ever function without my Leupold. That is, until I was introduced to a great bunch of guys here at OPTICS TALK. Guys like Koshkin, Cheaptrick, Chris Farris and others who were there when I needed them most. These kind souls spoke to me about the joy and freedom that comes with fine European optics. These fine men never gave up on me, they encouraged me on a daily basis until one day I actually did it-I looked through my first Euro-optic. It was at that point that my life was changed forever. I had "seen the light" like I never have seen the light before. It was crisp, clear, and oh what resolution there was! I did a very brave thing that day. I reached deep within my soul(and my wallet) and purchased-a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40. My life would never be the same again. Thanks to the advice given on this forum, I am a new man! Thank you my brothers, Bricat


Posted By: jonbravado
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 10:51

minox binos, zeiss conquests, elite 4200's, and a nikon monarch.

 

but i have LOTS more on my wishlist. and SWFA has all of it.

 

great forum, great place to buy stuff.

 

J



Posted By: cyborg
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 11:15
Thanks to ILya, and Steve, I bought a TRS-1. I have also now used Badger ordinance bases, Thanks there Cheaptrick.

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Posted By: RifleDude
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 11:21
An IOR 4-14X50 Tactical / MP8.  I'd heard of IOR before coming to this site, but very few first hand accounts from users.  The positive reviews of IOR here made buying this scope an easier decision, as otherwise, I wouldn't have spent that kind of $ on a product I was unfamiliar with.  Glad I did, because it serves my purposes very well.

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Posted By: Remington700VS
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 11:50
SS 10x42


Posted By: fishseeker
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 13:48
Total  Newbie to the forum, but wanted to reply here, Was in the market for a new scope and was surfing and reading what people were saying about scopes here and elsewere, I bought a Nikon Monark 3x9x40 and must say I was blown away at how clear it is. Looking throw them in the store does not compare to real hunting. Sure beats the old Banner that is now on my sons rifle. When HE can afford to upgrade I will show him this site. Did not buy from here  but should have would have saved a dollar here. will be getting binnos. soon mine are 20 yrs. old

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Posted By: TheDrakeTaker
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 14:04
Due to information from many people on this site I have come a long way in knowledge on optics.  I came here with a question about two scopes that I thought were going to be a huge step up from the nikon buckmaster I had.  The scopes were a Nikon monarch gold and a luepy vxIII.  I first changed to the Zeiss conquest, continued to post threads and read old posts about different scopes.  Then I changed to wanting an IOR, kept milling it over.  Finally someone I can't remember who recommended Kahles...it was love at first sight.   I have bought a Kahles Cl 4-12X52 MZ and a Kahles C 3-12X56 and couldn't be more pleased.  Without this site I would be hunting with a far lesser scope, thinking that it was a world-class scope.   

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Posted By: Wally
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 14:10

I bought a Sightron scope, a Kahles KX scope, and some Leica Binoculars.  I have also learned a lot, and gave a growing wish list. 

 

Steve



Posted By: mossler
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 14:21
I've just purchased a Bushnell 4200 3-9x40 for my dad based solely on the recommendations from this site.  Being a Canuck, I had no chance to purchase from SWFA, but sent a thank you note to them for supporting this valuable forum.

My next purchase will also be researched here.


Posted By: helo18
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 15:13
Bought a Burris FFII 3-9 and a Burris Black Diamond 4-16x50 (both from SWFA) based on advice here.  When I am ready to put a new scope on my 17 hmr and any other guns I buy, I will be here asking the pros for advice.

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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 15:14

Thank you all VERY much for the kind words you folks said about Chris, SWFA, Optics Talk, and lastly me.

 

I'm grateful too for the people that have logged on here for the first time to post on this thread.  

Much appreciated, ya'll. 

I sure have had some fun since I got here......   

 

 

 

 



Posted By: Duce
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 16:32

Bought Nikon Monarch & Leaupold VX-7 and something else I don`t recall at the moment. Oh Yes Millett TRS-1

 

Duce



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Posted By: timbercruiser
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 16:53
Elite 4200 for my grandsons and a Zeiss Diavari for myself. I'll soon get an Omega for the muzzleloader I intend to buy. It is great to have a forum of knowledgable optics experts that you can get fact based information from rather than a bunch of yahoos on other sites that have the mentality that "My grandpa had nuttin but ________ so that is the best."


Posted By: Argie
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 18:35

Bought a Docter 1.5-6x42 scope and a Pentax DCF SP 10x43 bino thanks to the opinions I received in the forum. Couldnīt buy from SWFA 'cause I don't live in the USA (but tried)

Appreciate the advices.



Posted By: Optimus Prime
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 18:59
Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

How many people here have bought scopes, binos, rings/bases or other optical devises because of advise they received from Optics Talk? 

 

Nah....I never needed any advise as I knew it all BEFORE I got here...

 

Not really. Pretty good site they have here.

 

If I ruled The OT world however, I would recommend having a dedicated "Leupold Lovers" forum, but that's me...... 

(A a ".270 or nuttin" forum would be real nice too.)

 

 



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Posted By: bdee
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 19:06
I have bought a Bushnell holosight xlp and a bushnell 3200 3-10x40 based largely on the advice given here, thanx.


Posted By: RONK
Date Posted: November/01/2007 at 22:23

 I'm new here as of last spring, when I acquired from SWFA, based upon favorable reviews, a new IOR  2.5-10 tactical with the illuminated MP-8 FFP reticle. And Badger rings.

 I then promptly lost it all in a tragic boating accident...

 

 (oops, sorry, - wrong forum!    )



Posted By: Acenturian
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 04:11
Bought a Zeiss Conquest, a Burris Signature, Bushnell 4200 Elite scopes.  Swift Audubon's and Swarovski binoculars,  OH and a pair of Bausch Lomb Discover binos all from the advice here on this forum.  I have been happy with each and to all those that help out with advice .....................THANKYOU!!!!!

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Posted By: Focus
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 08:29
Hey guys........I for one find the Opticstalk forums to be the best I've yet discovered for discussing optics and picking up on some good hands on info. It doesn't seem to be dominated by a single particular brand oriented group, and theres a ton of informative advice no matter what question is asked. I used experience gleaned on here to make my last decision for a conquest 4.5 x 14 scope. Between hunting season and a nasty computer crash its been a while since posting.......and I've missed it!

  focus  

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Posted By: pyro6999
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 08:39
Originally posted by Optimus Prime Optimus Prime wrote:

Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

How many people here have bought scopes, binos, rings/bases or other optical devises because of advise they received from Optics Talk? 

 

Nah....I never needed any advise as I knew it all BEFORE I got here...

 

Not really. Pretty good site they have here.

 

If I ruled The OT world however, I would recommend having a dedicated "Leupold Lovers" forum, but that's me...... 

(A a ".270 or nuttin" forum would be real nice too.)

 

 

yeah that what we need a forum for the brainwashed lost souls



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Posted By: 8shots
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 08:54

Unfortunately I bought my last scope before finding this forum. Maybe I would have bought something else, maybe not. But I would definately have had a better look at other makes and brands (or is makes and brands the same thing).

I have certainly found this forum helpfull in all my shooting needs!!

Thanks to you all



Posted By: dan2347
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 09:54

Great site!  I agree that Cheaptrick, Koskin and a few others give great advice. I bought a Browning 3X9X40 (from another site, sorry)  that was on sale for a little over $100.00. Some said the scope was a 4200 and some said it was a 3200, figured I couldn't go wrong with either (no rainguard though). Now I am hoping the "Lifetime warranty" will always be honored by Bushnell with the Browning name, if I ever need it.

So long from the S.C.lowcountry.

Dan



Posted By: Focus
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 13:06
Your sig makes me grin pyro  I know where you are coming from.

    focus


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Posted By: pyro6999
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 14:38
Originally posted by Focus Focus wrote:

Your sig makes me grin pyro  I know where you are coming from.

    focus
dont get me wrong im not out to piss people off, i am out here to help people realize that there are more calibers out there than the .270, im glad you can see my pain!

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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead"

343 we will never forget

God Bless Chris Ledoux
"good ride cowboy"


Posted By: Chris Farris
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 15:53
Originally posted by Optimus Prime Optimus Prime wrote:

.........................If I ruled The OT world however, I would recommend having a dedicated "Leupold Lovers" forum, but that's me...... 

(A a ".270 or nuttin" forum would be real nice too.)

 



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Posted By: pyro6999
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 15:58
ouch chris remind me not to piss you off again!

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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead"

343 we will never forget

God Bless Chris Ledoux
"good ride cowboy"


Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 18:16

There you go, Prime! Your own little piece of heaven in the .270 Forum!

Charge hard!!! 

 

Too funny, Chris.......

 

Hey Focus is back!!!! 

What's up, Brother???

 

Thanks to everyone for taking time to post!!  



Posted By: tahqua
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 20:16

I have picked up two Nikon Monarchs and a pair of Steiner 15x80 binoculars this year due to O.T. After hunting season is over I'll post pics and reports on all of them.

This is by far the best site I belong to and I value it for more than opinions. There is a great group of folks here and it is a pleasure to read your posts. I feel there is a bonding here that will never exist at other forums.

 

Doug



Posted By: Optimus Prime
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 20:36
Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

There you go, Prime! Your own little piece of heaven in the .270 Forum!

Charge hard!!! 

 

Oh Boy!! A .270 only Forum!!!

 

 

Hey Trick..how the heck do I get in there?? 

Son of a.......

 

 



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Posted By: pyro6999
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 20:37
haha thats funny you got your own forum and cant even get in all knowing my ass!

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They call me "Boots"
375H&H Mag: Yeah, it kills stuff "extra dead"

343 we will never forget

God Bless Chris Ledoux
"good ride cowboy"


Posted By: RONK
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 21:01
Maybe he's ALREADY in, but can't get back out?


Posted By: tahqua
Date Posted: November/02/2007 at 21:07
Nice emoticon, RONK!


Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: November/03/2007 at 04:46



Posted By: Focus
Date Posted: November/04/2007 at 12:40
Hey Cheaptrick............yea even hunting season and computer crashes can't keep me away  fun being back in cyberland. Guess I'm leery of one brand or caliber always being best or adored, on any forum. Never been my experience to this point.........last saturday on deer opener it rained buckets all day, wish conquests had a good rainguard coating. Wish my 4200 wasn't on my varmint rig, it would have served me a lot better  next day to hunt was dry and all was well in conquestland again . Wonder when they're going to make a hunting scope with conquest reticle.......leupold weight.........elite rainguard........nikon eye relief........and maybe S&B and Swaro brightness........for say tasco prices?????? Oh well...till then I'll have differing opinions on whats top dog I guess. Far as caliber everybody knows they broke the mold after the 7mm-08 was created 

   Good hunting to all  focus


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Posted By: cheaptrick
Date Posted: November/07/2007 at 19:16

Originally posted by Focus Focus wrote:

Hey Cheaptrick............yea even hunting season and computer crashes can't keep me away  fun being back in cyberland. Guess I'm leery of one brand or caliber always being best or adored, on any forum. Never been my experience to this point.........last saturday on deer opener it rained buckets all day, wish conquests had a good rainguard coating. Wish my 4200 wasn't on my varmint rig, it would have served me a lot better  next day to hunt was dry and all was well in conquestland again . Wonder when they're going to make a hunting scope with conquest reticle.......leupold weight.........elite rainguard........nikon eye relief........and maybe S&B and Swaro brightness........for say tasco prices?????? Oh well...till then I'll have differing opinions on whats top dog I guess. Far as caliber everybody knows they broke the mold after the 7mm-08 was created 

   Good hunting to all  focus

 

Glad to see you back in the loop, Brother.




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