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    Changing reticle in scope

    My old 4x Pronghorn started to fog up lately on the bushrifle so I have started to look for a replacement. Found a cheap 2-7 Leupold but its has a Plex reticle what I would like to get changed to a German #1.
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    My first ever scope had it and I liked it a lot in low light.

    Is there anyone doing it in NZ?

    I know some Khales-Zeiss-S&B and Leica scopes have them but if I would have had the $$$$ I wouldn't have a Pronghorn on it
    Nothing is tough about having a 70 lb bow and looking like an uncoordinated praying mantis while trying to draw it back.

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    You can send scopes back to Leupold to have that changed. I think @dale did it recently? he might be able to help you.

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    there is also an outfit in Auzz doing repairs and custom work for LEUPOLDs . .. they did a custom dial for me, great guys & service was excellent

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    Hi, yeah there was a cost of about $400 inc shipping etc to send it after guncity took a cut even though I was getting it sent for a repair in the first place with the warranty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mauser308 View Post
    Maybe look around and buy a scope with the reticle you want? Can be hit and miss getting things changed, I sent one back to leupold for a repair under warranty took bloody forever - also the company communication was absolutely crap.
    Yeah that might be easier, I see there are some new 4 x32 Meopta back at home for not much more than this sh Leupold. You don't see many scopes with #1 reticle nowadays, or at least not in my budget range.
    Nothing is tough about having a 70 lb bow and looking like an uncoordinated praying mantis while trying to draw it back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dale View Post
    Hi, yeah there was a cost of about $400 inc shipping etc to send it after guncity took a cut even though I was getting it sent for a repair in the first place with the warranty.
    Thanks Dale,

    it looks like am better of just getting something else than.
    Nothing is tough about having a 70 lb bow and looking like an uncoordinated praying mantis while trying to draw it back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 300_BLK View Post
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    Nothing is tough about having a 70 lb bow and looking like an uncoordinated praying mantis while trying to draw it back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boar Freak View Post
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    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

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    In true Billy T James style

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    & can i get one that glows in the dark ?

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    Try Andrew Rackstraw optical service and repair, he's fixed a few scopes for me in the past 04 970 3707

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    Yeah, tried some black tape but the bloody thing keeps peeling off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    I knew it's going to be some sort of brainfart

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boar Freak View Post
    Yeah, tried some black tape but the bloody thing keeps peeling off.
    Try and nail the tape on.
    There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!

 

 

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