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Optics
This forum is for discussions, reports and the use of all hunting optics, including rifle scopes, spotting scopes, range finders, binoculars, etc. Advertising is strictly prohibited and will be deleted |
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mid priced long range scope
hi guys, have been trolling thru here a bit. looking for a new scope with a bit more legs. what to you guys think best fits the bill. budget around 1200. was interested in vortex but have heard varyin...
Started Dec 29th, 2018 at 1:14am by beechleaf |
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Vortex rangefinder
I'm after some honest reviews of the vortex impact 850 rangefinder if anyone has one. I've read the rod and rifle review on the ranger 1500 which indicated it only manage 800m from grass on a bright ...
Started Oct 15th, 2018 at 3:52am by Justin1 |
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How to mount a red dot scope on a Howa mini action 223?
Hi there, please can someone advise on how I can mount a TRS-25 red dot scope onto my mini action? I assume I will need a picatinny rail? But I just want the rail to sit on the front two mounting scre...
Started Nov 25th, 2018 at 1:54am by sparid |
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Vanguard ED 10x42 versus Vortex Razor
Gday
After a decent set of binos, but don't have a few grand (and then some) to get swarvoski EL series. Also the majority of my hunting is in the bush but am expanding to tops and South island h... Started Mar 25th, 2018 at 8:17am by bushwanderer « Pages 1 2 all » |
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Anyone tried the Nikko Stirling Diamond FFP SF 4-16x44 ?
Hey there, considering purchasing one of these for plinking and and occasional hunting with my 270win. Anybody tried them please? Not many reviews on the web ( especially from NZ). Any thoughts/commen...
Started Nov 7th, 2018 at 3:57am by sparid |
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Low light scopes?
So my current rig is not really cutting the mustard.
Are there any brands that are renowned for performance in low light conditions. Is this where Hd glass is essential? Looking at spe... Started Jul 20th, 2018 at 7:21pm by remmodel7 « Pages 1 2 all » |
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Spotting scopes
What do you consider entry level spotting scopes. By that I mean ones that you can effectively use without spending 3-4 k?
Thinking of around the 20-60x65 size Started Aug 7th, 2018 at 10:41am by 270DM |
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Swarovski Cls or Leica Geovids HDs?
Hi I,m looking at getting either a swarovski or leica 10x42 binoculars with the built in rangefinder, any recommendations on one over the other? just seeing what anyones opinions might be? might be a ...
Started May 22nd, 2018 at 7:14am by stagslayer |
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help for max objective size for sako optilocks?
Hi can anyone one help me with this.
I have a sako 30-06 and I am wonting a new scope with the biggest objective I can go with either one piece 25mm Or 30mm optilocks. Started Jul 28th, 2018 at 6:12am by wake |
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Leupold (SOD) S1 screw on dials
These look a good way to upgrade a leupold scope for dialing.
Is anyone using these how do they go? Started Jul 30th, 2018 at 7:12am by wake |
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euro mounts
hey I have just shot my first stag the other week, just a small fallow. I am wanting to get a euro mount of this wondering if there is anyone in the Auckland area that can do this for me?
Che... Started Jul 19th, 2018 at 5:33pm by kurupt |
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If you could buy any scope, what would it be?
Hi All,
have you ever thought about the scope you could buy, if money, wives, children, mortgages, reason, justification, were not a consideration? Just curious, if you have one scope that y... Started Feb 17th, 2018 at 9:29am by 270guy « Pages 1 2 all » |
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Sako mounts options
I’m trying to find a mount that fits a Sako that allows me to mount a torch on top of the scope using the existing mount. I can’t find anyone that engineers picatinny incorporated top sections of opti...
Started Jun 19th, 2018 at 6:34am by Henry Straker |
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Fake zeiss and leupold scopes
Yes, spotted a couple on TM over the last few weeks
(shot down in flames) but you can expect to see more. Ebay has a few obvious fakes and even some described as 'clones'. Most people know ... Started Jul 28th, 2016 at 1:33pm by oobuck |
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