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12-04-2016, 09:46 #1
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Scopes that can be serviced locally
I'm looking into scopes that can be serviced here. I personally have never had to service my scopes but I would appreciate the peace of mind, knowing that I don't have to buy another when I fall off a cliff (ok maybe that's a bit over board)
I'm specifically looking at 2 types:
3-9x40
4-12x40
I will be hunting in the bush with a 30 calibre. I am also purchasing 2 rifles, so I need to purchase 2 scopes.
The options are vast and I really don't know how to shortlist here. My experience is with Lynx.
I would like to hear from those who know and have experience on these matters.
I also don't want to spend more than R10k per scope.
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12-04-2016, 10:30 #2
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Re: Scopes that can be serviced locally
I bought a Vortex scope because they have a great no questions asked lifetime warranty and I sent mine back because it was a bit blury on full power. I received a new scope 2 weeks later.
Very happy with their service and product.
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12-04-2016, 10:34 #3
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Re: Scopes that can be serviced locally
Leupold for the win.
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12-04-2016, 10:36 #4
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Re: Scopes that can be serviced locally
Ive had only 1 scope ive sent in ever so far in close to 20 years. It was my Lynx 6-24. Last year while walking in field going down a slight hill.
I kinda slipped and fell backwards. Scope took the hit and Sunshade was oval and the parallax adjustment ring took a blow.
Gave it in and they replaced the parts. Total with shipping was about R400 from CPT.
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12-04-2016, 14:53 #5
Re: Scopes that can be serviced locally
You were talking bush hunting what is the 4-12 for? I know the .300WM but how far you planning to shoot in the bush or is the .300 turning into a plains rifle?
Nearly wet myself when I saw what the Dollars strength has done to scope prices. I don't envy you.One too many wasted sunsets and one too many for the road .........
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12-04-2016, 15:09 #6
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12-04-2016, 16:00 #7
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Re: Scopes that can be serviced locally
Nikon has a service center in Midrand.
I have the Nikon Monarch 3 4-16x42 and it works pretty well for me.
That said, it went from R4500 last year to R5900 this year (Nikon and Canon upped their prices by 20% over Christmas).
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12-04-2016, 16:16 #8
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Re: Scopes that can be serviced locally
I am a Lynx fan as they can adjust parralax for whatever range you want, eg. 100m for .22LR, 200m for .308Win etc.
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13-04-2016, 22:28 #9
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Re: Scopes that can be serviced locally
Leupold has replaced 3 scopes for me free of charge with no questions asked. They even sent back one that had a defective focus so I could use it until the replacement came.
If every company had customer service like Leupold, this would be a better world.
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14-04-2016, 08:13 #10
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