Scope Construction Question (One-piece vs. Two-piece)
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Commander Fan
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Multiple-piece tube designs are mainly due to economics. It costs less for a manufacturer to produce them when compared to a 1-piece.
For me, now, they're a must. My last 3 scopes have been one piece; my Leupold Mk4 M1 16X40(my new baby
), Weaver Grand Slam 4.75X40, and Tasco SS10X42M. Considering the Weaver was purchased for just $219 new, it can't cost too much more to have them machined.
I guess I'm just a 'simplist', but I've had scopes break before and now I demand fixed-power & 1-piece. A lifetime guarentee doesn't do me any good during a yearly week-long huntng season in the boonies.
Fewer parts, fewer problems.
For me, now, they're a must. My last 3 scopes have been one piece; my Leupold Mk4 M1 16X40(my new baby
), Weaver Grand Slam 4.75X40, and Tasco SS10X42M. Considering the Weaver was purchased for just $219 new, it can't cost too much more to have them machined.I guess I'm just a 'simplist', but I've had scopes break before and now I demand fixed-power & 1-piece. A lifetime guarentee doesn't do me any good during a yearly week-long huntng season in the boonies.
Fewer parts, fewer problems.
Northwest Cajun
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Comander Fan,
How do you like your Tasco SS? Is it holding up?
The only place I could find them is SWFA but they are sold out
I e-mailed them and they said that they MIGHT get some more in a few months, but they couldnt say what price they will be either. Should I wait? My second choice is a Bushnell 3200Elite10x Mil dot w/ target knobs. It is a 1 piece made out of a titanimum alloy.
This is for a Springfield M1A1
Cajun
How do you like your Tasco SS? Is it holding up?
The only place I could find them is SWFA but they are sold out
I e-mailed them and they said that they MIGHT get some more in a few months, but they couldnt say what price they will be either. Should I wait? My second choice is a Bushnell 3200Elite10x Mil dot w/ target knobs. It is a 1 piece made out of a titanimum alloy.
This is for a Springfield M1A1
Cajun
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Dr. Charles Lee Ray
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Sorry for the delay. I just came across your question from earlier this week.
The SS10X42M is still doing great. It has NEVER changed point-of-impact and sees alot of transport and shooting. The glass is as clear as you could ask for.
I'll admit it's not my favorite scope, but it's worth every dime I paid for it. I just have it mounted were a fixed parallex w/standard-height turrets should be sitting(Les Baer AR).
I was recently very close to buying the SS16X or SS20X for target work, but came across a catalog-company that allows you to purchase scopes on a 4 payment plan. Realisticly, I could have purchased 4 of the Tasco's for the price of my new Leupold Mk4, but it's a Mk4, and I've wanted one for at least a decade now, I've just had trouble letting my "Firearms Allowance" get up to the $1,200 range. You know how things 'come along' while you're saving for something else.
If anyone else is interested, the company is called Shooters, and is based in St. Paul, MN. They have a website(www.sportsmansguide.com) and carry the full line of Leupold and other brands, including night-vision optics. My payments on the Mk4 are $298/mo, which is in the ballpark range of other Leu dealers. That includes shipping and the $29 it takes to set up the payment program. The scope arrived 4 days after placing the order.
Just a thought.
The SS10X42M is still doing great. It has NEVER changed point-of-impact and sees alot of transport and shooting. The glass is as clear as you could ask for.
I'll admit it's not my favorite scope, but it's worth every dime I paid for it. I just have it mounted were a fixed parallex w/standard-height turrets should be sitting(Les Baer AR).
I was recently very close to buying the SS16X or SS20X for target work, but came across a catalog-company that allows you to purchase scopes on a 4 payment plan. Realisticly, I could have purchased 4 of the Tasco's for the price of my new Leupold Mk4, but it's a Mk4, and I've wanted one for at least a decade now, I've just had trouble letting my "Firearms Allowance" get up to the $1,200 range. You know how things 'come along' while you're saving for something else
.If anyone else is interested, the company is called Shooters, and is based in St. Paul, MN. They have a website(www.sportsmansguide.com) and carry the full line of Leupold and other brands, including night-vision optics. My payments on the Mk4 are $298/mo, which is in the ballpark range of other Leu dealers. That includes shipping and the $29 it takes to set up the payment program. The scope arrived 4 days after placing the order.
Just a thought.