About bman940

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Date of Birth
January 10, 1959 (65)
About bman940
Biography:
Retired after 25+ years in Medicine. Stumbled into doing some outdoor product testing, next thing you know I'm working for an optic's company for almost 11 years. Now working with Meopta and loving every second of it. They make great glass combined with amazing QC.
Location:
N. TX
Interests:
Hunting,shooting,fishing,Scuba diving
Occupation:
Semi retired doing freelance work with Meopta.

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27-10-2023 02:47 AM
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23-08-2013
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  1. bman940
    bman940 liked post by 6x47 On thread : $1000 zero stop scope.
    The name "Zerotech" doesn't exactly inspire confidence..
    Liked On: 26-08-2023, 04:48 AM
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    bman940 liked post by Tahr On thread : $1000 zero stop scope.
    Have you seen the reticle?? Looks like a nightmare.
    Liked On: 26-08-2023, 04:47 AM
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    bman940 liked post by bigbear On thread : Leupold warranty
    Yeah I still find it on the nose. $50 is $50. I would be happy to pay to get them back to NZ Asia. Like $15
    Liked On: 26-08-2023, 04:47 AM
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    bman940 liked post by quentin On thread : Leupold warranty
    Under the Consumer Guarantees Act the retailer you purchased them from needs to arrange the repair or replacement. At 6 months old, there should not be a discussion of the customer paying for the...
    Liked On: 26-08-2023, 04:46 AM
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    bman940 liked post by Tahr On thread : Scope suggestions
    With our exchange rate that is the price. $2.5K
    Liked On: 07-04-2023, 01:34 AM
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    bman940 liked post by sirrocco On thread : Scope Dilemma - Burris/Delta/Steiner - Thoughts and input welcomed
    Another option you could consider is one of the Meopta Meopro scopes, say the 2-10x42. A little heavier but the price is around $750, which is an absolute steal. The optical clarity is amazing and...
    Liked On: 17-03-2023, 02:52 AM
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    bman940 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Scope Dilemma - Burris/Delta/Steiner - Thoughts and input welcomed
    OK I shall tackle this from another angle...... how much shooting have you done before???? how far away can you CONSISTANTLY hit a 8" object???? about twice as far away as can consistantly hit a...
    Liked On: 17-03-2023, 02:51 AM
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    bman940 liked post by Ground Control On thread : Hunting Scope Magnification
    I agree with the quality of glass . As my eyes have gone south I’ve found that what others refer to as good “ low light “ glass is better for me even in sunlight. I think it has something to do...
    Liked On: 23-05-2022, 03:21 AM
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    bman940 liked post by ebf On thread : Vudoo - Bergara - A few Observations
    Can't wait for Bergara to bring out a leftie version of the B14R
    Liked On: 15-12-2021, 12:55 AM
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    bman940 liked post by HJA8 On thread : Vudoo - Bergara - A few Observations
    I received my new Vudoo repeater recently - 22" Kukri contour Bartlein, Grayboe Ridgeback stock, TT Diamond single stage. This is a well built and finished 22 and is machined to tighter tolerances...
    Liked On: 15-12-2021, 12:55 AM
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    bman940 liked post by Jaco Goosen On thread : Vudoo - Bergara - A few Observations
    Good news! The Bergara Lefty version was listed in the US this morning - I immediately ordered mine via Ken at 55Six. Give him a call Just saw Ken beat me to it too hahaha
    Liked On: 15-12-2021, 12:54 AM
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    bman940 liked post by HJA8 On thread : Vudoo - Bergara - A few Observations
    I've just finished setting this one up and started doing a bit of ammo testing: Vudoo 360 - TT Diamond, Grayboe Ridgeback, MTU contour Bartlein 20", Meopta Optika 6 4.5-27X50 BDC3 SFP. ...
    Liked On: 14-12-2021, 03:04 AM
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    bman940 liked post by JimmyJames On thread : Scope recommendations $1-1200 range
    Hi Bman, Yes i have been looking at the Optika5 3-15. Meopta isn't that popular in New Zealand and I can only find that one in the Z Plex. Buying from oversea requires a permit now, not sure if i...
    Liked On: 14-10-2021, 02:23 AM
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    bman940 liked post by Ground Control On thread : Leupold M8 6x42 Scope Review
    I have a 6 x 36 leupold of I suspect a similar vintage. I used it for years and it was my favourite scope on my .223 , it did everything I needed without hassle. The rifle was sold and the scope...
    Liked On: 28-07-2020, 02:53 AM
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    bman940 liked post by kiwigreen On thread : 165gr SST in 308 bushpig
    Nothing thumps deer harder than the 130 ttsx at close range though, what range did you find them to be slow killing?
    Liked On: 03-05-2018, 08:57 AM

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