Would you buy this scope?

[Formidilosus]

Probably a topic for another thread, but you mentioned your test rifle being bonded. Is there any bonding material that can be used for a factory Tikka stock or rokstock that won't destroy the bedding when removing the action (just removal for barrel replacement)

There is not. As rbutcher stated, you need two metal surfaces. And also as he stated, a properly bedded stock and action will hold zero.

 

[Formidilosus]

Making sure I understand: you’re measuring the distance with a spotting scope?

Correct. Usually the scopes reticle, but this scope doesn’t have enough mils in the reticle to do so cleanly.

Balls. Another thing to save my pennies for.

It’s gets better…

 

[Formidilosus]

Scope #3.

Same gun, ammo, rings.


Bore sighted. Two shots- high, read reticle and adjusted. Next 8 shots on the left dot.



Drop Portion:
Same gun, ammo, rings. Same terrain and mat placement- hard packed, frozen ground.

Shot on the same dot from above on the initial zero. 15x drops from 36”. No point of impact shift whatsoever.




Post drops:



RTZ:

Apparently rifles get more accurate when you drop them.



TBC…

 

[Strider]

 

[Ajsomp]

Scope #3.

Same gun, ammo, rings.


Bore sighted. Two shots- high, read reticle and adjusted. Next 8 shots on the left dot.
View attachment 1009782


Drop Portion:
Same gun, ammo, rings. Same terrain and mat placement- hard packed, frozen ground.

Shot on the same dot from above on the initial zero. 15x drops from 36”. No point of impact shift whatsoever.
View attachment 1009783



Post drops:
View attachment 1009784


RTZ:

Apparently rifles get more accurate when you drop them.

View attachment 1009787

TBC…

If you want to slap one of those on my rental 223 in June I wouldn’t be mad at ya

 

[BjornF16]

@Formidilosus Perhaps I have reading comprehension issues, but I only see scope #2 and 3 results posted…did you evaluate all 3 with the BAT?

 

[pattimusprime22]

 

[Formidilosus]

@Formidilosus Perhaps I have reading comprehension issues, but I only see scope #2 and 3 results posted…did you evaluate all 3 with the BAT?

Not yet. #1 is still on the Tikka. I will redo it.

 

[kipper09]

Has a weight on the scope been posted?? I haven’t seen it if so.


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[WyoWild]

Has a weight on the scope been posted?? I haven’t seen it if so.


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A bit over 25 oz

 

[Formidilosus]

Has a weight on the scope been posted?? I haven’t seen it if so.


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25oz on the dot according to my scale.

 

[Formidilosus]

If you want to slap one of those on my rental 223 in June I wouldn’t be mad at ya

They’ll be multiple there.

 

[prm]

Usually when new scopes are presented there is excitement, but there is also some element of compromise. I’m not seeing any compromise here so far.

 

[Okie_Poke]

Fine. Take my money.

 

[Ajsomp]

Usually when new scopes are presented there is excitement, but there is also some element of compromise. I’m not seeing any compromise here so far.

I think the compromise was the power range and weight from the original desired specs. Not a huge deal breaker in its current form by any means

 

[Scottyboy]

I see this emoji is missing from the post “like” so I will just include it here.

 

[Jake Larsen]

I think the compromise was the power range and weight from the original desired specs. Not a huge deal breaker in its current form by any means

Especially not if we end up getting a 2-8 or 2.5-10. Which might be easier to argue for since it would have less crossover with the 3-18.


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[mtnwrunner]

Damn impressive for the number of drops I'd say.