The lack of illumination kinda sucks at lower power is what I hear. But illumination would probably up the price to 700-750$. That I think is a smart move at least for now, once they get a foot hold with a reliable optic for 550$ then offer a illumination model for a little more, people might bite on it.
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If I may get in a word edgewise.
I do not currently own any $600 scopes, but I'm not a @Bender level snob. I am perfectly willing to try one of these Oakum scopes gratis.
I'm sure you need my credentials....let's just say I'm a certified grade IV Operator.
The maintenance guys describe me as "operator as fuck" and also nicknamed me "Cotton" cause I've got no shins.
Anyway, just send that bitch on over and I'll wind the fucking knobs off her like a ham operator trynta dial in Tokyo.
I do not currently own any $600 scopes, but I'm not a @Bender level snob. I am perfectly willing to try one of these Oakum scopes gratis.
I'm sure you need my credentials....let's just say I'm a certified grade IV Operator.
The maintenance guys describe me as "operator as fuck" and also nicknamed me "Cotton" cause I've got no shins.
Anyway, just send that bitch on over and I'll wind the fucking knobs off her like a ham operator trynta dial in Tokyo.
Nah, the Boomer fanboy is boring. Not original at all. I give him an F.
I thought we could have Paparock PT II, but now I’m just disappointed. He didn’t tell me how much he could bench, or if he wore a sniper hat pin with his Velcro sneakers.
*sighs and kicks a rock
I thought we could have Paparock PT II, but now I’m just disappointed. He didn’t tell me how much he could bench, or if he wore a sniper hat pin with his Velcro sneakers.
*sighs and kicks a rock
Ok one more before bed.
Tiny, you’re taking forever to respond. I get it, you probably are in the middle of a fire fight on call of duty, and you have to pause it, and...it probably takes forever!!!! to type with tiny hands. And the WiFi probably sucks in mommy’s basement so everything’s probably slow.
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Wow! I’m truly your biggest fan right now. Where did you come up with “ok boomer” that’s awesome!
Nah, he isn’t even a troll. Just dumb.So when do we label the troller of the known trolls a troll himself?
Just for the record, you can’t pause call of duty.
The website reminds me of those fly by night ads that flood the internet offering 90% off name brand spec items. Overwhelming in your face sales and marketing bait and switch and then take the money and run.
I'm always cautious of a company that doesnt have a physical address.
I'm always cautious of a company that doesnt have a physical address.
How is the glass quality? What would you compare it to? This is an exciting new offering I wanna get my hands on
Bullshit. Bender is sitting on a shit bucket right now. You gotta be a power. Everyone knows walking to the shitter = minus kills.
If you are sitting on a shit bucket, you are in it for the wholesale slaughter.
The Poors are at it again......
Exactly why I’ll never buy one.
I have an idea.
Can we gather up all the people from 'budget' optics companies and make them all fight Thunderdome style?
Whoever is left afterwards can then all join forces and make one single scope manufacturer.
Can we gather up all the people from 'budget' optics companies and make them all fight Thunderdome style?
Whoever is left afterwards can then all join forces and make one single scope manufacturer.
Isn’t that how NF started?
ya I'm just going to throw it on my 6.5 creed. time will tell on how this optic hold up I almost ordered the 6-24 but I haven't herd anything on it. I'm on a tight budget so $600 to gamble is still a lot of money for me.
That’s what I was thinking too. I got a 308 that needs a scope. Gonna order the 4-16 for it.
I will say that my replacement was handled exceptionally well and it arrived today. That's really good customer service!
I just got the 4-16 in the mail. It’s heavy, feels solid. Great clicks, some of the best clicks I’ve ever felt. It’s as heavy as my Weaver tactical 6-30x56, not quite, Weaver is 40 ounces this one 32 ounces I believe. But it feels every bit as solid. For such a short compact scope, it’s a tank.
This for sure is the best looking, and turrets for any scope under 1000$. Time will tell for endurance.
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I would describe my last bowel movement in the same way, courtesy of the "Macho Mexicano" platter at El Que Pasa.
I eat there all the time.
It's cheap.
It's delicious.
It'll make a turd.
It's not 5 star dining, and there always a chance you are gonna get a case of the screaming shits. So......caveat emptor.
That’s exactly my first impression of this scope. Could be great, could be a case of the screaming shits. Time will tell.
Can someone send me one to demo and we'll see how it holds up to being dragged all over the desert and mountains and a M110 that loves tasty optics?
Would also be valuable to see how it performs after a lot of verbal abuse, too.
Would also be valuable to see how it performs after a lot of verbal abuse, too.
It’s 550$, that’s not much money for a Bavarian blood. Hell, a BMW headlight bulb cost more than that. Germans don’t care about cost. Buy it, abuse it and tell all your buddies about it. In other words treat it like a whore.
I m really wishing now I had taken a picture. It wasnt in the top 5, but easily in the top 20 lifetime.
that's good to know. how is the reticle at max power? can you post a pic. I cant find a picture of the reticle at low and max power.
The reticle is very nice at max power. It’s not thick at all. At 4 power it could use some illumination, but it’s not too bad. The design helps you find the center. I’ll try and get you a pick when I get home. I think this is going to give the budget optics a real run for their money. I think these guys have a great idea by not releasing another rebranded LOW optic right out of the gate. How many guys are going to buy a LOW optic from a new company costing 1500$, compared to how many guys are going to buy a 500$ scope from a new company? I probably would buy a DMR2 PRO or similar instead of a unknown/unproven scope for 1500$ from a newbie. But 550$ yeah I’ll bite.
I ran into a guy selling toothbrushes for $10. I thought he was nuts, nobody gonna buy a toothbrush for $10.
He did have some free candy, so I took him up on the free candy. As I chewed into the candy I said, "This candy tastes like shit!"
He informed me it was in fact shit, and offered to sell me a toothbrush.
