So many new scope manufacturers out there... new ones in the mix

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Re: So many new scope manufacturers out there... new ones in the mix

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Thank you BASHER for the great summary !


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Azbuilder wrote: June 3rd, 2018, 3:33 am Thank you BASHER for the great summary !
My pleasure! My post just scratches the surface, as there are a ton of other options. The ones I listed are merely those with which I have experience (aside from the TT). Hope it helps some!
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That almost sounded like Koshkin!
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Jack Dupp wrote: June 4th, 2018, 11:07 pm That almost sounded like Koshkin!
If you're referring to me, I appreciate the compliment, but I'm a LOOONG ways from being Ilya's equal, haha!
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I would like the return of higher quality scopes with less features. Something that a deplorable can afford. SWFA scopes seem to follow this logic. Are any of the newer companies?
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Basher wrote: June 7th, 2018, 7:02 am
Jack Dupp wrote: June 4th, 2018, 11:07 pm That almost sounded like Koshkin!
If you're referring to me, I appreciate the compliment, but I'm a LOOONG ways from being Ilya's equal, haha!
Not an AR addict ?
How about Mikhail then, one of my hero's! :clap:
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Azbuilder wrote: June 12th, 2018, 8:32 pm
Basher wrote: June 7th, 2018, 7:02 am
Jack Dupp wrote: June 4th, 2018, 11:07 pm That almost sounded like Koshkin!
If you're referring to me, I appreciate the compliment, but I'm a LOOONG ways from being Ilya's equal, haha!
Not an AR addict ?
How about Mikhail then, one of my hero's! :clap:
Perhaps I'm confused, but I think Jack Dupp was referencing Ilya Koshkin, the so-called "Dark Lord of Optics," known far and wide as one of the best and most prolific optics reviewers on the web. You seem to be comparing Eugene Stoner (AR) vs Mikhail Kalashnikov (AK)? If so, I'm a solid AR guy. I'd love an AK variant, but have never found the interest deep enough to dedicate the funds towards one.
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Re: So many new scope manufacturers out there... new ones in the mix

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No, I know Ilya....Optic Thoughts, Optics Talk forum
My bad humor :?
Ilya Koshkin , he once referred to himself as a AR addict (AA (AR-addict Anonymous))
My girlfriend is also a Optics Engineering Scientist, she enjoys some of his reviews.
Mikhail Koshkin designed the T-34 tank😀
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What are people's thoughts on the Nightforce SHV line? Could better be had at the same price?
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pretty amazing the scope options, just seems to be no end to it, some are so complicated you'd need a tutor to get thru the instructions.

think i'll stick to simple and easy ones.
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Might have to stop by Riton Optics and check them out. Didn't know we had a rifle optics company in Tucson.
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Any info on Athlon scopes? They look interesting for the street price.
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Re: So many new scope manufacturers out there... new ones in the mix

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fixerv12 wrote: June 23rd, 2018, 6:14 am Might have to stop by Riton Optics and check them out. Didn't know we had a rifle optics company in Tucson.
We have been a dealer for Riton for a while now. Very impressed with the quality of the product. We have the full line at our shop in Gilbert.
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428cj wrote: May 26th, 2018, 10:38 am I use the Burris II 5x25x50 scope. Been very happy with it. It does very well at 1,000 yards and out. I think for the money it's one of the best bang for the bucks.
Same here, excellent scope for the $$$$.
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Re: So many new scope manufacturers out there... new ones in the mix

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QuentinDefense wrote: September 12th, 2018, 12:14 am
fixerv12 wrote: June 23rd, 2018, 6:14 am Might have to stop by Riton Optics and check them out. Didn't know we had a rifle optics company in Tucson.
We have been a dealer for Riton for a while now. Very impressed with the quality of the product. We have the full line at our shop in Gilbert.
Are they made in the US or overseas?
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