Would you buy this scope?

[RWT]

First all the Leupolds, and now all the NFs? You don't muck around ...

Nikons are next. Need the SWFA 6x to come back in stock as these are on muzzle loaders. Then I’ll drop test my last 3 Nikons or I may just sell them I haven’t decided. So far 3 Leupold, 4 NF, 3 Nikons, 2 Burris, 2 Swarovski and 1 Khales. All replaced with Maven 1.2 and a SWFA’s and 1 sightron

I still do not like the SWFA reticle but it hasn’t kept me from killing critters yet.

 

[nm.otter]

The issue is that in general, unless it’s a mil issues scope- colored ones don’t sell all that well compared to black.

Makes sense. I'm not sure how much (if any) improvement the bronze-ish anodizing colors might offer.

External coatings offer all manner of interesting properties, but too much labor (or very complex machinery) for a mass market product.

 

[4th_point]

My kneejerk response is that anything with lower absorption will probably be shiny and hard to market

vet wrap or hockey tape should help

That, or just rattle can to suit preference in color. Unless resale value is a concern.

It'd be tough to meet every whim for FDE, tan, bronze, etc.

 

[Garcia_8]

My kneejerk response is that anything with lower absorption will probably be shiny and hard to market

vet wrap or hockey tape should help

X2 on the vet wrap. Big selection of colors on Amazon too

 

[cuerro viejo]

Are we getting a locking turret?

 

[bbckfh]

Something we touched on earlier, but didn’t explicitly say:

Can you thread the ocular and objectives the same pitch as Leupold?

Love them or hate them, in my opinion the Leupy Alumina caps are the best on the market. Let us buy our own.


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[Dobermann]

That, or just rattle can to suit preference in color. Unless resale value is a concern.

It'd be tough to meet every whim for FDE, tan, bronze, etc.

Not sure @nm.otter was after a range of colors, or acting on a whim - they just pointed out that black scopes can get hot in high heat / solar gain contexts.

 

[4th_point]

Not sure @nm.otter was after a range of colors, or acting on a whim - they just pointed out that black scopes can get hot in high heat / solar gain contexts.

Good grief! Your hurt feeler report has been noted.

My sincerest apologies to you and "they", for suggesting a simple solution (spray paint) to create a non-black scope.

I'd also like to acknowledge your stature are Thought Police, for all of Rokslide.

Thanks!

 

[lil' bear]

Yes, that's a great magnification for straight- wall whitetail hunting.
Next id like to see a 3-18.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I hope that they adopt the Henry Ford mantra: “Any color the customer wants, as long as it’s black.”


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[Dobermann]

Good grief! Your hurt feeler report has been noted.

My sincerest apologies to you and "they", for suggesting a simple solution (spray paint) to create a non-black scope.

I'd also like to acknowledge your stature are Thought Police, for all of Rokslide.

Thanks!

Err ... no hurt feelings, and not being 'thought police' at all ... your post had just seemed to miss the point made in the original post about the issue. Nothing more, nothing less - no need for snarky comments or name calling.

 

[Spoonbill]

Yes, that's a great magnification for straight- wall whitetail hunting.
Next id like to see a 3-18.

The Trijicon tenmile 3-18 has been reviewed and drop tested if you are looking for a reliable 3-18.

 

[lil' bear]

The Trijicon tenmile 3-18 has been reviewed and drop tested if you are looking for a reliable 3-18.

I've been watching that scope but I'm looking to pay closer to $1,200. not $2,400

 

[Svivian]

I've been watching that scope but I'm looking to pay closer to $1,200. not $2,400

There are gently used or like new in the classifieds as we speak for $1200 or less

 

[intunegp]

I've been watching that scope but I'm looking to pay closer to $1,200. not $2,400

EuroOptic has them on sale for $1610 right now if that helps you.

 

[lil' bear]

There are gently used or like new in the classifieds as we speak for $1200 or less

Maybe I just have trust issues. But I don't understand why someone would sell a quality "gently used" scope for less than 50% of the MSRP.

 

[Spoonbill]

Maybe I just have trust issues. But I don't understand why someone would sell a quality "gently used" scope for less than 50% of the MSRP.

You can pick up a new one for 1600 so 1200 isn’t a huge discount from street price. I have never seen a Trijicon listed for MSRP from reputable online dealers.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Maybe I just have trust issues. But I don't understand why someone would sell a quality "gently used" scope for less than 50% of the MSRP.

Any currently available product loses some percentage of its value when you take it out of the store. My usual estimate is that I will lose 20-30% off sale price on any item I resell if there is a new version available. Optics and firearms have the additional loss from the trust factor - has it been dropped? Is the barrel shot out?

Also, most people don’t buy at MSRP. My new Trijicon 3-9x40 Accupoint was $598. On sale at EuroOptic, it was $650. MSRP is $998. As a reputable seller, I think I could get $600 for it if I was patient.


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[RockAndSage]

Maybe I just have trust issues. But I don't understand why someone would sell a quality "gently used" scope for less than 50% of the MSRP.

Because 50% is right about the magic number where things sell quickly.

 

[lil' bear]

Any currently available product loses some percentage of its value when you take it out of the store. My usual estimate is that I will lose 20-30% off sale price on any item I resell if there is a new version available. Optics and firearms have the additional loss from the trust factor - has it been dropped? Is the barrel shot out?

Also, most people don’t buy at MSRP. My new Trijicon 3-9x40 Accupoint was $598. On sale at EuroOptic, it was $650. MSRP is $998. As a reputable seller, I think I could get $600 for it if I was patient.


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I understand item depreciation. However over 50% should be a concern. That's the same thing as trying to sell a maven rs1.2 for $500.