Thinking about adding this scope to my inventory. It's used and in excellent condition except for a "smugde, whatever that means" on the focus knob according to the seller. He's asking $700.
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Rifle Scopes WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
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Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
Everything that I have ever heard about the Sightron SIII series is that they track great and the glass is very nice. Many BR shooters use them. Great value it would seem. I just wished that they offered a reticle that was more for LR tactical shooting, but the FCH is not terrible if you are dialing dope. Some may actually prefer it.
Everything that I have ever heard about the Sightron SIII series is that they track great and the glass is very nice. Many BR shooters use them. Great value it would seem. I just wished that they offered a reticle that was more for LR tactical shooting, but the FCH is not terrible if you are dialing dope. Some may actually prefer it.
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
I like the sightron SIII series scopes. I have had no issues with mine and it tracks perfect. I have the Mil-dot reticle on mine so I don't know what else you would want for LR tactical shooting?
I like the sightron SIII series scopes. I have had no issues with mine and it tracks perfect. I have the Mil-dot reticle on mine so I don't know what else you would want for LR tactical shooting?
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
I've been looking at them, and wondering how it looked at 32x
I've been looking at them, and wondering how it looked at 32x
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thinking about adding this scope to my inventory. It's used and in excellent condition except for a "smugde, whatever that means" on the focus knob according to the seller. He's asking $700. </div></div>
Hey Santo,
I think the smudges are usually from other people drooling on them at the range. The SIII is a nice scope - have a couple of friends who have them and they are very happy with them. I almost bought one for my LTR but went with a Viper after deciding the SIII was just a bit out of my price range for that particular application.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Santo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thinking about adding this scope to my inventory. It's used and in excellent condition except for a "smugde, whatever that means" on the focus knob according to the seller. He's asking $700. </div></div>
Hey Santo,
I think the smudges are usually from other people drooling on them at the range. The SIII is a nice scope - have a couple of friends who have them and they are very happy with them. I almost bought one for my LTR but went with a Viper after deciding the SIII was just a bit out of my price range for that particular application.
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
Is the $700 a fair price for the used scope? Thanks for the replies.
Is the $700 a fair price for the used scope? Thanks for the replies.
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
Took a quick look at optics planet and they are 841 free shipping
Took a quick look at optics planet and they are 841 free shipping
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
I've had mine for about a year now and shot several long range or tactical matches with it out to 850 yards. The glass is great for an $800 scope, even dialed up to 32 power which I do frequently. Tracking has been very reliable and always goes back to zero. I would not hesitate to buy another one.
I've had mine for about a year now and shot several long range or tactical matches with it out to 850 yards. The glass is great for an $800 scope, even dialed up to 32 power which I do frequently. Tracking has been very reliable and always goes back to zero. I would not hesitate to buy another one.
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My friend just bought one of these. Pretty nice, however, 32x is a huge challenge for any glass. Usually, we dial it back to about 24x for a nicer picture, so you may want to look at a 24x instead.
My friend just bought one of these. Pretty nice, however, 32x is a huge challenge for any glass. Usually, we dial it back to about 24x for a nicer picture, so you may want to look at a 24x instead.
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
If you can get it from him for 6 I'd do it, otherwise look at new ones.
If you can get it from him for 6 I'd do it, otherwise look at new ones.
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I looked at the pictures of the scope. The smudge was a pretty serious indentation on the parallax knob. I looked to me it was made when as a result of dropping the scope. Price was fixed so i'll pass.
Thanks again to all who replied.
I looked at the pictures of the scope. The smudge was a pretty serious indentation on the parallax knob. I looked to me it was made when as a result of dropping the scope. Price was fixed so i'll pass.
Thanks again to all who replied.
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
I would prefer a reticle like the Vortex Razor, Night Force NP-R2, etc. Dots are not my bag
I would prefer a reticle like the Vortex Razor, Night Force NP-R2, etc. Dots are not my bag
Re: WTK: Quality of Sightron 8-32X56 SIII Scope
Santo,
Look at Bear Basin Outfitters,
They have the same scope on special for 799. Thinking about pulling the trigger myself.
Santo,
Look at Bear Basin Outfitters,
They have the same scope on special for 799. Thinking about pulling the trigger myself.
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