Anybody know of a company that can mfg custom reticles for scopes? I know the basic machine to etch the glass is expensive so I would think there might be someone out there that is doing custom work for others to keep their machine busy.
Rifle Scopes Custom Reticle Maker
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Re: Custom Reticle Maker
Premier Reticles in West Virginia.
But, unless they've changed their practices, they work only on Leupold scopes.
Premier Reticles in West Virginia.
But, unless they've changed their practices, they work only on Leupold scopes.
Re: Custom Reticle Maker
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killer Spade 13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Premier Reticles in West Virginia.
But, unless they've changed their practices, they work only on Leupold scopes.</div></div>
Premier hasn't touched at Leupold scope in at least 5 years... they have their own line.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killer Spade 13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Premier Reticles in West Virginia.
But, unless they've changed their practices, they work only on Leupold scopes.</div></div>
Premier hasn't touched at Leupold scope in at least 5 years... they have their own line.
Re: Custom Reticle Maker
Well, since mine's still working, I wouldn't know that.
I do appreciate the info, however, just in case I bought another Leupold.
Safe shooting.
KS13
Well, since mine's still working, I wouldn't know that.
I do appreciate the info, however, just in case I bought another Leupold.
Safe shooting.
KS13
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my thoughts are that a photographic mask is made then etched, then tested for results, if not correct then another is made ...etc till the proportions are exact....the process is the one that is expensive and possibly the franchise to the reticule designer......as told to me some years back, it is all hit or miss
my thoughts are that a photographic mask is made then etched, then tested for results, if not correct then another is made ...etc till the proportions are exact....the process is the one that is expensive and possibly the franchise to the reticule designer......as told to me some years back, it is all hit or miss
Re: Custom Reticle Maker
There is an old railroad track down in my home town that I've measured off to 500 yards in increments of 50 yards. Went to Home Depot and bought some brass house number numbers and screwed them down on the cross ties.
Took the 7mm Mag. and shot 3 round groups at each yardage. Measured them from a nominal 200 yd. zero and sent the info to Premier.
What I got back was simply astounding!!!
1st shot, cold bore at 500 was 2 inches right and 3 inches low.
1 click in each direction and all was good.
There is an old railroad track down in my home town that I've measured off to 500 yards in increments of 50 yards. Went to Home Depot and bought some brass house number numbers and screwed them down on the cross ties.
Took the 7mm Mag. and shot 3 round groups at each yardage. Measured them from a nominal 200 yd. zero and sent the info to Premier.
What I got back was simply astounding!!!
1st shot, cold bore at 500 was 2 inches right and 3 inches low.
1 click in each direction and all was good.
Re: Custom Reticle Maker
Needless to say, I will defer to the knowledge of those superior to me.
But working this out is a grand thing, indeed!
Pax Vobiscum, Y'all
Needless to say, I will defer to the knowledge of those superior to me.
But working this out is a grand thing, indeed!
Pax Vobiscum, Y'all
Re: Custom Reticle Maker
Don't quote me, but I seem to recall its about $3500 for a new reticle, 1 off, then you have to get their scope to put it in on top of that. But John III can answer that better as I know USO will do it.
Don't quote me, but I seem to recall its about $3500 for a new reticle, 1 off, then you have to get their scope to put it in on top of that. But John III can answer that better as I know USO will do it.
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The design and getting a one of we can do but we only do it for our scopes. You must know the magnification and a lot of other optical design issues of the scope you are tyring to put it in or else you will end up with a waste of money.
We have a sheet I can email you if you PM me, This sheet asks pertainent questions a reticle designer will need to know in order to make a one of.
Again though we only can do it for the scopes we make as we know all the optical parameters on these models and we have our CAD system set up for these.
PM me if you are interested and I can work up and estimate for you.
Thanks,
Paul
The design and getting a one of we can do but we only do it for our scopes. You must know the magnification and a lot of other optical design issues of the scope you are tyring to put it in or else you will end up with a waste of money.
We have a sheet I can email you if you PM me, This sheet asks pertainent questions a reticle designer will need to know in order to make a one of.
Again though we only can do it for the scopes we make as we know all the optical parameters on these models and we have our CAD system set up for these.
PM me if you are interested and I can work up and estimate for you.
Thanks,
Paul
Re: Custom Reticle Maker
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killer Spade 13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Premier Reticles in West Virginia.
But, unless they've changed their practices, they work only on Leupold scopes.</div></div> they are in virginia as well....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killer Spade 13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Premier Reticles in West Virginia.
But, unless they've changed their practices, they work only on Leupold scopes.</div></div> they are in virginia as well....
Re: Custom Reticle Maker
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't quote me, but I seem to recall its about $3500 for a new reticle, 1 off, then you have to get their scope to put it in on top of that. But John III can answer that better as I know USO will do it. </div></div>
Thanks LL. We can make the reticles for you if you like, for our scope it isn't a problem, but if you want it made for another manufacturers optical system, we will need to have a drawing from the manufacturer on their sizing.
We charge $1000 for the design, mask(tooling) and a few sample reticles. Delivery time is approximately 60 days from the time I get your art work.
John III
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't quote me, but I seem to recall its about $3500 for a new reticle, 1 off, then you have to get their scope to put it in on top of that. But John III can answer that better as I know USO will do it. </div></div>
Thanks LL. We can make the reticles for you if you like, for our scope it isn't a problem, but if you want it made for another manufacturers optical system, we will need to have a drawing from the manufacturer on their sizing.
We charge $1000 for the design, mask(tooling) and a few sample reticles. Delivery time is approximately 60 days from the time I get your art work.
John III
