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  1. AlpineBeard

    Zeiss durability vs NF, Trijicon?

    Again, I see a much smaller sample size of S&B. I own a couple personally and have had no issues. They are expensive scopes and much less popular compare to NF, Leupold, Vortex. If by internals you mean the turrets, yes, but I don’t believe they are changing out the erector system, spring etc...
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    Zeiss durability vs NF, Trijicon?

    Too bad, they are nice scopes. You should get one 😂. I’m sorry if I’ve said something that sticks in your craw… I was just sharing my opinion based on what I’ve seen as well as a potential source of useful information. I don’t worship Ilya, but he is an expert in the field. Obviously you are...
  3. AlpineBeard

    Zeiss LRP s3 4-25x50 to NF ATACR 4-16x42

    Both great scopes made in the same factory in Japan. Sounds like the ATACR is a better fit for your needs. I have seen both scopes in the same conditions but wasn’t purposely going back and forth to compare them. I own the S3 you have. I’d say glass is similar enough that you won’t “miss” the...
  4. AlpineBeard

    Zeiss durability vs NF, Trijicon?

    I understand where you’re coming from but If this were true any optic you find to fail would bankrupt a manufacturer if they offered any sort of warranty. You mention NF as a standout in reliability…. I’ve seen many NF products fail over the years… even on the ATACR which I personally consider...
  5. AlpineBeard

    Zeiss durability vs NF, Trijicon?

    Not to make your decision hard again but I have seen a lot of Trijicon tenmile and they do seem to be very reliable. I’d run one workout hesitation but I don’t own any personally.
  6. AlpineBeard

    Zeiss durability vs NF, Trijicon?

    Those haven’t been as popular as many others. I believe the V4 is Japanese and the V6 is German but it could be just where the glass is sourced from. I have seen a few of each and haven’t personally witnessed a failure. I would buy one at 50% off retail personally. I would also go V6 for my...
  7. AlpineBeard

    Zeiss durability vs NF, Trijicon?

    He gives a clear explanation of why he doesn’t do this type of testing… with a small sample size the results would be misleading in both directions. You would need access to the warranty data. Unfortunately it generally comes down to marketing until a product has been out long enough to develop...
  8. AlpineBeard

    Zeiss durability vs NF, Trijicon?

    Certain brands around here seem to get labeled as “bullet proof” and others are branded unreliable. I think this is due in part to the scope reviews here which in and of themselves are great (I enjoy reading them) but to assume they are statistically representative of anything is low resolution...
  9. AlpineBeard

    WTS Zeiss LRP S5 2-25 MIL

    Interested in any trades or partial trades? Few examples: Kahles k624i/SKMR S&B PMII 5-25x56 MTC H2CMR Leupold Mk5HD 3.6-18x44 Mil PR-1 Zeiss S3 LRP 4-25x50 Mil #16 Rare CZ 700 sniper rifle
  10. AlpineBeard

    Bipod or Hunting Pack

    I mostly hunt blacktails in the nw cascades and occasionally have longer shot opportunities. Because of this I packed a bipod on my rifle for many years but never was able to use it. A couple years ago I quit packing the bipod… I’ve shot 4 bucks off my trekking poles. The terrain and brush just...
  11. AlpineBeard

    WTS Zeiss LRP S5 2-25 MIL

    Does this have the #16 reticle?
  12. AlpineBeard

    Rifle stock build progress thread

    Can’t wait to see it!!! You do a great job documenting!
  13. AlpineBeard

    Rifle stock build progress thread

    Thanks! The pre-64 is a fast twist 25-06 for the 133+gr bullets. I did the stippling myself, on the pre-64 I used nails and on the TRG I used a dremmel. I have so many projects with wood stocks… I’m picking back up on a mauser project with a classic style stock. I have another target rifle...
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    Rifle stock build progress thread

    The pre-64 has a new barrel, I’ll have to take more pics…
  15. AlpineBeard

    Rifle stock build progress thread

    Amazing work. You are a REAL craftsman! I have enjoyed the heck out of this thread! Keep it up! I started getting into carving wood stocks a couple years ago and have completed a couple projects recently… a pre64 model 70 with a ‘cross the course’ style stock. And a Sako TRG22 project...
  16. AlpineBeard

    Mule Deer -Higher Power Selection Help

    If you get a chance to look at Sig’s image stabilizing bino’s you’ll be surprised. My buddy has the 10x and 16x. He leaves his swaros at home these days. The image stabilizing is a game changer. I’m running the Zeiss LRF binos but if I spot something and want to get a better look I grab his 16x...
  17. AlpineBeard

    Hunting/PRS chassis or stock options

    I have been running a modified KRG bravo on my match rifle. I changed the grip with MarineTex to my liking, added a barricade stop, and added a little weight near the butt pad to balance out the suppressor. Total weight is 16 pounds ready to run. I also recommend bedding the KRG. I hunt...
  18. AlpineBeard

    How do I make my goat taste better?

    My goat ad great flavor but very tough like you say…. I used the crock pot for all of it! So GOOD!
  19. AlpineBeard

    Kyrgyzstan Ibex Success

    So amazing! Well done!
  20. AlpineBeard

    Where do we draw a line in the sand with prices?

    I don’t disagree with you generally. I draw the line myself by buying the best gear per dollar and therefore non of it is camouflage. I would like to get some of the gear that’s actually for hunting particularly the rain gear because some of it is much quieter than what I’m using now. I hunt...

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