Gloss Scope Alternatives?

[Coues106]

Good afternoon everyone, I've got an old Mauser sporter I've been debating scoping. The rifle is beautiful and I would like to do it justice with an equally handsome scope. Ideally, I would use a gloss scope, preferable a Leupold Vari-X 3-9 as that is what I was raised using. That said, these are all relegated to the secondary market and with no factory support. Where people on here seem to have excellent taste in rifles, I was curious if anyone could suggest some finishes/alternatives that would help me resolve this dilemma. Thank you!

 

[JimP]

What do you mean with no factory support?

All Leopold carry a full lifetime warranty, and if that is what you want to put on the rifle I would pick one up where you can find one. If there is a problem with it just contact Leopold and send it in to them.

 

[Coues106]

Just if there was some issue, it was my understanding that once it's out of production I'd be in trouble with getting replacement parts and the like. I recently tried to get a replacement turret cap for an old one and they only had matte finish. Happy to be corrected on this!

 

[ThreeJacks]

I have not tried it yet, but I have seen where US Cerakote will cerakote your scope for around $100. One of the color options is a glossy blued finish.

 

[Coues106]

I have not tried it yet, but I have seen where US Cerakote will cerakote your scope for around $100. One of the color options is a glossy blued finish.

Now that is interesting for sure. I might just go that route.

 

[Firebird]

I wonder if having a. Scope cerakote covered voids the warranty

 

[Fryeguy]

I checked US cerakote website, they have leupold scopes there, and attached is what they state. You could call leupold and verify. I thought about doing the same thing for myself but didn’t pursue it further

 

[Throwback]

Check out Leica's Fortis line. I think that may be the kind of thing you are looking for.

Sport Optics - Models (by Type) - Rifle Scopes - FORTIS - Leica Camera Inc

leicacamerausa.com

 

[ThreeJacks]

Now that is interesting for sure. I might just go that route.

Let me know if you do and how it works. I have a few used Leupold scopes that I have acquired that have ring marks, I thought it may be work good for them.

 

[Kalthoff]

Ideally, I would use a gloss scope

Behold: "The Leica Fortis Glossy"!

Available in three models: 1-6x24I, 1.8-12x42I, 2-12x50I

Fortis Glossy – Riflescopes – Hunting | Leica Camera US

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