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Post by texasshooter on Sept 26, 2003 16:55:52 GMT -5
I am thinking of trying one of these. I have Leupold scopes on all my rifles with the exception of one and that one has a Nightforce. I have been told by many that the weaver glass is every bit as good as the Leupy. Just looking for some alternatives for less money.
Thanks
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Post by TexasDoc on Sept 26, 2003 17:33:24 GMT -5
Hey Texas Shooter next time we meet for lunch I will bring one with me foryou to look at.I am impressed with them,As I am also a Leupy guy and have a Nightforce also.
TexasDoc
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Post by Bobcat on Sept 28, 2003 9:57:36 GMT -5
Texasshooter,
The Weaver Grand Slam is a good scope. Some others in the same class you might look at are the Nikon Monarch and B&L Elite 4200.
Bob
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Post by venatic on Sept 30, 2003 20:36:20 GMT -5
I just bought a 6X20 AO Grand Slam to go on a T/C 17 Mach IV and I am very satisfied in fact ,kinda wished I had not spent the extra money on a 6.5X20LR Leupold when this scope seems just as clear and and was half the price.I have the Leupold on the .223 barrel for the same Encore and have been swapping barrels back and forth trying diferent loads with both calibers and they are very comparible scope although I have not tryed them at dusk to see if there would be a difference.
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Post by slammy on Oct 18, 2003 8:15:15 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
Anyone have any experience with Burris Scopes? Specifically the models with "Posiloc"? Mechanically it seems like a good idea to secure the reticle barrel once it's sighted. We hunt in the real world and even though we're careful our scopes still get knocked around and lose zero. Leupold has one of my scopes repairing it right now. Burris tech info looks good.
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Post by AlleninAlaska on Oct 18, 2003 9:07:03 GMT -5
For the price they are selling Weaver Grand Slam for I think they are the best deal on the market today.
Slammy I had a Burris Black Diamond with the Posi-loc. It was okay. The only problem is that when you tighten down the loc, it moves the reticle just a tad.
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Post by slammy on Oct 18, 2003 9:32:27 GMT -5
Thanks Allen,
That's what I was looking for, real life experiences. I'm so worn out on manufacterers making claims only to find out they don't measure up. I'll keep studying Burris, but that's an interesting point you made, I had thought that might be an issue.
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Post by AlleninAlaska on Oct 18, 2003 9:47:16 GMT -5
Slammy they even state that right in their manual that comes with the Posi-Loc scopes. See if you can't download a copy of the manual. Don't get me wrong about Burris scopes because I have traded all my Leupold scopes in for Burris scopes. Just as good of quality for a bit less money.
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Post by slammy on Oct 18, 2003 10:02:47 GMT -5
Hey Allen,
One more question. Does the Burris Posi-Loc seem to hold zero after it's sighted and compensated for the movement you spoke of? I am a little disappointed in the Leupolds I own, considering paying the premium prices and the TV commercial that shows Leupold scopes being tested in some pounding machine. I don't treat mine anywhere near that rough. Just clinking the steering wheel getting in and out of the truck every once in a while. That's why I'm less than pleased. The leupolds are very clear, good optics, but in my experience seem to lose zero as easy as any of them when used in real life hunting. Thanks.
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Post by ICMCumin on Oct 18, 2003 10:58:24 GMT -5
Slammy - I have two Burris Signature (without Posiloc) that I am pretty happy with. Bobcat has been telling me how good the Nikon scopes are so may try one of those on the next rifle I get. Sure like the lifetime guarantee that Burris offers. The best way I've found to determine how good the scope captures light is go to the sporting goods store at night and talk the sales rep into taking a couple of scopes outside in the dark and looking throught them - they all look clear in daylight conditions.......  |
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Post by slammy on Oct 24, 2003 6:04:46 GMT -5
Hey ICMCumin,
Thanks for the reply on the scopes. Have your Burris scopes been holding zero? That's the biggest problem I'm having. Maybe I'm too rough on them. I don't think so, but when you carry em a lot and shoot em a lot things can happen.
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Post by ICMCumin on Oct 24, 2003 20:46:09 GMT -5
Hey Slammy -
they hold zero pretty well through the season -
I have a couple of Tasco scopes that go out if you look at them too hard (when the kids get out of college, they'll be history) ...... The Burris scopes are much better about holding zero.
I re-scope the Burris's in every 6 months or so - just like to go to the range sometimes. They don't seem to get out too bad during this interval and I am pretty rough on all the equipment......
Hope this helps.
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