Not surprising they weren't interested. I'm sure they want to sell thousands of scopes per model, not a few dozen.
Currently manufactured SB silhouette scope?
I have an Anschutz 1712 and I need a scope for small-bore silhouette competition. It must have these features:
adjustable objective
1" tube (recommend a 30 mm only if you can also recommend rings that hold the line of sight at least 2" above the bore)
20X to 25X, I prefer fixed power but will accept buying a variable and never adjusting it
0.5 MOA target dot, but I will accept a 0.375 MOA target dot
light enough to make hunter class (under about one pound, but I can get back to you later with a precise weight limit)
under $1000 (and over $500 - I'm not interested in buying junk)
Please only recommend scopes that are currently being manufactured. The internet is ankle deep in people talking about scopes that are no longer available.
I would consider buying a used scope if someone has one that meets these specifications.
adjustable objective
1" tube (recommend a 30 mm only if you can also recommend rings that hold the line of sight at least 2" above the bore)
20X to 25X, I prefer fixed power but will accept buying a variable and never adjusting it
0.5 MOA target dot, but I will accept a 0.375 MOA target dot
light enough to make hunter class (under about one pound, but I can get back to you later with a precise weight limit)
under $1000 (and over $500 - I'm not interested in buying junk)
Please only recommend scopes that are currently being manufactured. The internet is ankle deep in people talking about scopes that are no longer available.
I would consider buying a used scope if someone has one that meets these specifications.
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If you have the money, and are serious about silhouette, the Trijicon Accupoint scopes with the illuminated chevron reticle would be great for silhouette. The drawback is the price, for one, but the highest power available is a 4-12x. Serious shooters go for higher power than that, but I currently shoot a 10x Weaver CT-10.
I second that, and also most of what is available today is just Chinese junk. In talking to the older silhouette guys, the game was much more popular in the 1980's, hence why the good, old Japan and USA made scopes were made back then. Today there isn't much of a market, sadly. Your best bet is a Japan made Weaver or Bushnell on eBay.Unfortunately used scopes are your best bet. The market is currently flooded with two variants of tacticool style scopes, the high end (Japanese, US and euro stuff) and the low end, (Chinese garbage).
The older Weavers, Leupolds, Burris, BL, Japanese Tascos... etc... with 1/4 moa adj are your best bets, with a dot reticle or heavy duplex. Forget the mildot and inverted christmas tree reticles, they are too busy and you have enough to contend with in offhand shooting to be handicapped by excess.
Having had a Mueller APV that served me well on a custom 10/22 for years, I took a chance and bought that Eradicator scope from Optics Planet a few months back. Despite glowing reviews I thought it had horrible glass, ( I'd seen better on $100 scopes.) Maybe I got a bad one but IMHO, it was junk at 1/2 the price. Fortunately they took it back and I reinvested in a Athlon Argos BTR 10-40x56 from them. Very happy with that one but it misses several of your want list.What do you guys know about Mueller Optics? I've never heard of them before, but just found them on the internet this morning.
Their 8.5-25x50 AO Eradicator might work except that, at 22 ounces, my rifle will not qualify for hunter class. (It probably would have without the illuminated reticle, which is of no use in competition.) But I can still compete all year in the local club matches; they don't weigh rifles as long as they look like tapered-barrel wood-stock hunting rifles. It is only at the state championship that they weigh everybody's rifle.
https://muelleroptics.com/products/mueller-8-5-25x50-eraticator-black/
ps. My three Athlons ( 6-24, 10-40 and 8-32) sit on heavy guns for 50-200 yd shooting. My old dedicated silhouette rifle wears old Japanese glass ( as does my silhouette pistol)
Update on silhouette scopes. The Leupold 6.5-20 EFR VX-3HD with the Target Diamond reticle is now available from EuroOptic and other resellers. This reticle was developed based on feedback and testing of some of the top shooters. Looks like it should be a winner and made in the USA.
Details and part numbers.
Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm (1") EFR CDS-T Diamond Riflescope 182666
Details and part numbers.
Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm (1") EFR CDS-T Diamond Riflescope 182666
Anyone have a pic &/or additional info on this Diamond reticle? I've been digging around the web (including Leupold's site) and I'm coming up shortUpdate on silhouette scopes. The Leupold 6.5-20 EFR VX-3HD with the Target Diamond reticle is now available from EuroOptic and other resellers. This reticle was developed based on feedback and testing of some of the top shooters. Looks like it should be a winner and made in the USA.
Details and part numbers.
Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm (1") EFR CDS-T Diamond Riflescope 182666
Anyone have a pic &/or additional info on this Diamond reticle? I've been digging around the web (including Leupold's site) and I'm coming up short
The new reticle looks nice and I'd like to try it. I sitll like the contrast of a dot against white targets. But I'd probably be happy with either
Still wishing smallbore silhouette would make a come back in N. TX
Still wishing smallbore silhouette would make a come back in N. TX
I thought the diamond reticule was discontinued? Leupold doesn't show it on their website, and Euro Optic shows it out of stock, with an option to get an email when back in stock.
I thought the diamond reticule was discontinued? Leupold doesn't show it on their website, and Euro Optic shows it out of stock, with an option to get an email when back in stock.
Look here.I thought the diamond reticule was discontinued? Leupold doesn't show it on their website, and Euro Optic shows it out of stock, with an option to get an email when back in stock.
Shop By Reticle
We’ve been making world-class optics that bear our family name for over 100 years. We honor that legacy every day as we design, machine and assemble…
www.leupold.com
Look here.
Shop By Reticle
We’ve been making world-class optics that bear our family name for over 100 years. We honor that legacy every day as we design, machine and assemble…
I searched that SKU on Leupold's site and couldn't find it either. That video posted above is from April. So I'm assuming the website is just lagging behind
Dang, I should have looked harder when I was searching for one...I ended up buying the regular "fine duplex" version a few weeks ago.
I should have taken one more step and linked to this.
You did, but the website still says they don't have any with that reticle.I should have taken one more step and linked to this.
I really like the look of the diamond reticule, but the fine duplex is good too. the 6.5-20x40 EFR is a nice scope, I will be happy with it...just need to get the 1712 Silhouette that it's going to be put on. It should be waiting for me when I get home in two weeks, in CA on business at the moment.
Please see link below. This is IN STOCK and available to buy at Eurooptic. I'd expect this was a somewhat small production run of scopes and that not all resellers will have it. It might be a while before they make another run.
www.eurooptic.com
Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm (1") EFR CDS-T Diamond Riflescope 182666
FREE SHIPPING on Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm (1") EFR CDS-T Diamond Riflescope 182666
If I was still shooting silhouette I'd be all over that ^
Find a range and start a match! I know a few D/FW folks that would show up.Still wishing smallbore silhouette would make a come back in N. TX
Are you coming down to Houston for the state match in November?
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