Unertl 20X Programer- 200

[Bullthrower338]

Good evening Gents,
I’m not sure if there is much of an interest in Unertl Scopes on AH but thought I would give you guys first shot on this one. Hard to come by Programer- 200 20X. I’ve looked at quite a few of these and this one is nice. It has Posa-type mounts. Both front and rear lens covers, glass is optically perfect. I wish this was my scope but unfortunately I am selling for my friends widow.
$1150 TYD insured. If it isn’t what I’ve said, I will pay shipping back to me.

 

[mark-hunter]

Can I "steal" a thread for a bit, by asking a question?

Unertl scopes are part of firearms history. Carlos Hatcock used unertl scope for example, and they have been fitted on sniper rifles in ww2.
I have never seen unertl scope personally.

The question is following, I think after reading some texts, that after the shot, unertl scope moves inside its mounts and needs to be pulled back to its original position.
Am I right, and did I get this memorized correctly?

I also see a spring on the scope tube which would fit that purpose, and I can see specific mount system and rings.
So the question is, can somebedy explain the operating system of unertl scopes? How does it work on a rifle?

 

[Bullthrower338]

Mark,
You are correct about these scopes being a historical item! John Unertl worked for J.W. Fecker before going out on his own and starting Unertl, the history behind both companies is very interesting as Fecker started out building optical instruments for the military and then jumped into the scope world really revolutionizing sport optics IMO.
You mentioned the need to pull the scope back into position, this is the purpose of the spring on sporting models. The USMC removed the spring on their 30-06 M70 Sniper Rifle because they believed that the recoil of the ‘06 put to much stress on the scope, making it a manual operation to return the scope to its stop after firing.
My friend had these scopes I have mounted on Ruger No.1’s and Winchester 52’s and swore by them in the Prairie Dog Towns of Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas.
Mine are mounted on only Rimfire rifles and are just plain fun to shoot and look at. The black rifle crowd at a range can’t figure out how to turn the red dot on. Lol

 

[mark-hunter]

Thanks!
I remeber carlos hathcocks story, when after the shot, he pushed back unertl scope.
These scopes are rare here, but i think having an original rifle of ww2 or vietnam era, with that scope would be fantastic!

 

[WAB]

We saw these scopes on varmint rigs growing up in Canada. They accounted for many groundhogs and crows. Very cool.

 

[Bullthrower338]

We saw these scopes on varmint rigs growing up in Canada. They accounted for many groundhogs and crows. Very cool.

I’m pretty sure the Programer was intended as a varmint/target scope. They just have a cool factor that is hard to beat! I’ve never made a trip to a range that I haven’t had people walk over to see what the hell is on top of my rifle.

 

[WAB]

I recall the last one I saw, it was on a M-70 chambered in .225 Winchester at Santarossa’s gun shop in Tecumseh, Ontario. I should have bought that rifle! I wish the OP success in selling this very cool piece of history!

 

[DonT]

Is this scope still available? If so does it have the fine crosshair or dot reticle?

 

[Bullthrower338]

Is this scope still available? If so does it have the fine crosshair or dot reticle?

Yes sir, it is available as well as several other Unertl’s. Fine cross hair on the programmer

 

[Bullthrower338]

So I ended up selling @DonT a 20X Target model. The Programer is still available as well as a few more Unertl Scopes

 

[DonT]

You can deal with Bullthrower338 with confidence. The scope I got was exactly as he said it was and he was a gentleman to deal with thru the whole process, including a delay with the PO gettting him the check. He is a man of his word and that is a hard thing to find today.... Thank you for a smooth transaction. Also his price is very reasonable! DonT

 

[Bullthrower338]

Thank you for the kind words Don! It was a pleasure and glad you love your scope, it is a beauty!
cheers,
Cody

 

[Rcrieli]

Cody:
Do you still have the Unertl's available? I would be interested in what you have available...

Thank you

Ray

 

[Bullthrower338]

Cody:
Do you still have the Unertl's available? I would be interested in what you have available...

Thank you

Ray

I sure do sir. I will send you a PM with my contact

 

[leslie hetrick]

two of my unertl scopes on a rem-win 22 rifles and my favorite is a cased unertl optic, a 100 mm team spotter scope.

 

[wolfman]

Hi Cory, I'm looking for a Unertl Programer 200 in 24, 32 or 36 power (old eyes). Got anything or maybe you could point me in the right direction. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas

 

[Dakota300]

Good evening Gents,
I’m not sure if there is much of an interest in Unertl Scopes on AH but thought I would give you guys first shot on this one. Hard to come by Programer- 200 20X. I’ve looked at quite a few of these and this one is nice. It has Posa-type mounts. Both front and rear lens covers, glass is optically perfect. I wish this was my scope but unfortunately I am selling for my friends widow.
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Beautiful Unertl, a rare scope in amazing condition!

 

[denke900]

Beautiful Unertl, a rare scope in amazing condition!

I know this posting is a few months old, is this still available? I have a Remington 37 Rangemaster, this would fit I do believe.

 

[Maicoman44]

I am interested in a unertl programmer for prairie dogs in Montana. If you have one please