Would you buy this scope?

[Formidilosus]

That's a big window. What is most likely?

It completely depends on whether the first test scopes work or not. If they need changes- it’ll be after July as there is a 4-6 month lead time. If they are good as they are, then should be July.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Looking at the timeline in their email. August to January is a safer window.

 

[43.6N]

I must have missed it, but to clarify: this July 26-Jan 27 timeline is for the 3-18 correct?

We definitely aren’t talking about the gen2 rokskope-lite timeline?

 

[Sled]

I must have missed it, but to clarify: this July 26-Jan 27 timeline is for the 3-18 correct?

We definitely aren’t talking about the gen2 rokskope-lite timeline?

That's my understanding. It sounds like the ultralight scope is still just a twinkle in Form's eye. I don't believe they have a prototype in the works yet but I could be wrong

 

[betelgeuse]

Most likely between July and January.

We will have a better timeline after next week.

Ship the first batch by air. Save a month. Haha

 

[offthebeatenpath]

That's a big window. What is most likely?

Probably later, not earlier.

When was the last time you got something, ANYTHING, done and said “Wow! That took waaay less time than I thought!”

Even getting gas takes longer than I think it will.

 

[sndmn11]

When was the last time you got something, ANYTHING, done and said “Wow! That took waaay less time than I thought!”

One or two nights a week.

However, I now have a solid reason to harass @Ryan Avery about when I see him in a month.

 

[Kyguy]

Ship the first batch by air. Save a month. Haha

And probably spend 5 times as much for the shipping, so add $50 to each scope.

 

[betelgeuse]

And probably spend 5 times as much for the shipping, so add $50 to each scope.

About $8 a piece

 

[Dobermann]

One or two nights a week.

However, I now have a solid reason to harass @Ryan Avery about when I see him in a month.

Some of us are hoping those two thoughts aren't connected ...

 

[lak2004]

I'm starting to get seriously concerned about the amount of dwarf croc porn circulating in private messages on this site

 

[Dobermann]

I'm starting to get seriously concerned about the amount of dwarf croc porn circulating in private messages on this site

@Ryan Avery was the worst offender when we said something like this once and he posted a pic of a him doing a giant man-spread in over-tight shorts ...

(Don't search too closely for it here ... some things once seen, can't be unseen ...)

 

[HighUintas]

@Formidilosus and @Ryan Avery , what do you guys think the lower weight limit for this possible 2-8x36 scope is after going through the process on the 3-18?

 

[keystone112]

What would the tube diameter be for the 2-8x36?

 

[Kyguy]

Since they want a FFP scope that can probably still dial for extreme distance, it'll be a 30mm, I'm sure.

 

[SDHNTR]

Prepay is a scam. It’s an interest free loan. It shows lack of confidence, fear of risk, and/or lack of capitalization/credit worthiness on the part of the business. It’s a red flag to me. And it surely hasn’t worked out so well previously for the retailer in question.

See something I want, buy it out of current inventory, have it shipped to my home. If it’s sold out, wait until more is in stock. That’s how retail should work.

 

[HuntHarder]

Prepay is a scam. It’s an interest free loan. It shows lack of confidence, fear of risk, and/or lack of capitalization/credit worthiness on the part of the business. It’s a red flag to me. And it surely hasn’t worked out so well previously for the retailer in question.

See something I want, buy it out of current inventory, have it shipped to my home. If it’s sold out, wait until more is in stock. That’s how retail should work.

While I don't completely disagree, it does allow a company to often purchase larger quantities, thus getting the price down. Also helps them understand the actual demand. Lots talk about what they want, but won't fork out the money when the time comes. It's a way to speed up growth.

 

[Macintosh]

Am I the only one wondering what “done right” means on a 2-8x36 scope? 2-8 and ffp/dialing seems like an odd mix of features to me so curious what they have in mind as far as what “done right” means. I would think they’ll weed out most of their potential customers shopping for a dialing scope by going that low in magnification, so it’s hard to imagine it as being anything but a nod to the super-ultralightweight crowd.

 

[nm.otter]

2-8 and ffp/dialing seems like an odd mix of features to me

Dialing on a fixed 6x is totally workable, so why not for 8x? More than enough mag for the ranges I'll actually take a shot from.

 

[AZ Gator]

Am I the only one wondering what “done right” means on a 2-8x36 scope? 2-8 and ffp/dialing seems like an odd mix of features to me so curious what they have in mind as far as what “done right” means. I would think they’ll weed out most of their potential customers shopping for a dialing scope by going that low in magnification, so it’s hard to imagine it as being anything but a nod to the super-ultralightweight crowd.

I can definitely appreciate that there are a lot of shooters/hunters that don’t want/need FFP or dialing. But because a scope can dial, doesn’t mean it has to be dialed. Also, assuming the reticle is appropriate at lowest power, does FFP hurt a use case that it isn’t “needed”?