I'm not sure I understand what you wrote there - why would a F2 2.5-20 be better than a F1 2.5-20 due to the low magnification when they are both the same? It is amazing though, years ago we...
Liked On: 03-06-2024, 06:29 PM
F1 > first focal plane F2 > second focal plane F1 the reticle changes size through the magnification range. On low mag they are hard to see as very small F2 Stays the same throughout the...
Liked On: 03-06-2024, 06:28 PM
Ya ha roger got that now. Wasn't up with the play on the F1/F2... That makes sense, low light FFP with a fineish reticle can be a bit of a bear. Illuminated reticle helps though. SFP/F2 is most...
Liked On: 03-06-2024, 06:28 PM
They roll in wallows and on dry ground just like lots of other mammals do. Itchy skin, parasites, hair shedding, all the usual stuff. I posted a picture on here awhile back of one I shot that was...
Liked On: 17-05-2024, 01:56 PM
we used to pick up a few live deer from a possum trapper / meat hunter who worked in the Upper Waioeka when I doing some part time work on the meat choppers - his method of capture was a little...
Liked On: 17-05-2024, 01:56 PM
Before you start looking at brands you need to get a very clear picture (no pun intended) on what you actually want in a scope. The first would be zoom range. This comes down to where you intend to...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:53 PM
I've had 2 Burris scopes. First one (1.5-6x42) they replaced no questions when the electrics played up, Offered me a Signature illuminated 3-15x44 or Veracity 2-10x42 FFP which I really like, 30mm...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:50 PM
Nightforce are generally speaking the same sort of weight bracket as a suburban delivery truck, tough as they come and utterly reliable but you can get just as reliable with better glass and lighter...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:50 PM
Zero Compromise over nightforce any day of the week. But for a hunting scope, can't got wrong with the leupold VX5 3-15. Had mine shooting out to 1100 meters on steel, a few weeks back on my 7mmRM,...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 09:50 PM
I've been looking for a higher end Jack of all trades optic for my wife, and the Maven RS1.2 2.5-15X44 FFP in MRAD Nick mentioned above may just be the droid I'm looking for. ...
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 05:42 PM
Leupold, Burris, Redfield(essentially Leupold nowdays)
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 05:41 PM
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f13/swarovski-z5-102863/
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 08:52 AM
Good points from GroundControl/ZQ. Also good to know why you are upgrading, i.e. what you're looking for? E.g. a CDS/dial-up could be a good upgrade, but you may not use any magnification beyond 12x....
Liked On: 14-05-2024, 08:52 AM
I have a VX5 that has had the same abuse and stood up to it 5 stars.
Liked On: 13-05-2024, 10:39 PM
The new burris scopes are supposed to be good, unsure of the knock rating.. I have a leupold vx3i and have dropped it off the table and onto the river bed scope down, bouncing around and the zero...
Liked On: 13-05-2024, 10:39 PM