Scope Reliability

[Rule 303]

Michael,, That is a very useful story! Thanks for posting. Brian

Just rereading Michaels post. I think Trijacon still make a 1-4 with a 1" tube. I may be wrong?????

 

[Scott CWO]

Yes, preorder for $1500.

https://www.eurooptic.com/nightforce-nx6-1-6x24mm-capped-e-5-moa-4a-i-second-focal-plane-reticle-riflescop

Not a fan of second focal plane for DG scopes, myself. Tried one and sold it.

 

[TSIBINDI]

Short story re: Leupold rifle scope(s)

Longevity and durability are important features in optics regardless of where they are to be put to the test. I purchased a Leupold Vari-x lll in 1.5-5x in 1988 and mounted it on my, soon to be used in Africa, .416 Taylor. So off to the range.

First two shots at 25yds were not anywhere near my aim point. I attempted adjustment to no avail.
I contacted Leupold and explained the problem. Of course, they said return it. Two weeks later I received a new 1.5-5x with a note explaining the problem with the original scope was somehow a glitch in house.

Mounted the replacement scope and back to the range. For brevity, I shot my .416 Taylor a minimum 300 times during load development, and African hunting. The scope was/is mounted in Leupold quick detach bases and rings. The final time I used the rifle/scope was 2016 and it was as good as it was on day one. And the rifle was in the rack of a cruiser for a lot of Zimbabwe miles.

Just lucky, I guess.