Depreacher
03-14-2009, 01:42 PM
Hello All,
It is my humble opinion that a rifle scope/spotting scope/iron sight forum is needed. Scopes are such an integral part of our cast boolit shooting, especially for those of us whose vision is dimming (like me). You can brag on yours, tell where to get the best deal, show us how you mounted it on a hard to scope military rifle (such as instructions on drilling and tapping), replacing crosswires, repurging with nitrogen, refocusing objective lens, whatever.
I replaced the crosswires in a 3x9 japanese scope (K-mart special) in 1980. My old buddy wanted $2 bucks for it since it had scratches and no crosswires. This was my first attempt, using spider web and elmers glue. That old scope still functions just fine after many rounds of 30-06 through the rifle. I buy a scope off ebay now and then with no crosswires (read cheapo), and replace them myself. You need a small length of .0015 nichrome resistance wire (available from University Optics), some 5 minute J-B weld epoxy, a nitrogen source (your neighbors mig welder setup maybe?), and some patience. .0015 makes a nice medium crosswire in a scope. I have kept several i did myself. If I can do it, you can too. I have my own 80 pound nitrogen bottle setup. There is an excellent little book named: Guide to Riflescope Repair by Dr. J.W. Seyfried, that is available from University optics, and maybe Amazon. This really got me started, with lots of helpful info using easily avaible tools.
If repair isn't your bag, we could still argue/brag on which has the best reticule, light transmission percentage, image definition, light gathering ability, most precise adjustments, works the box the best, on and on.
Been wanting to suggest this for some time, as I think it would make an interesting and informative forum. I will try to answer what little I am able too, but think there are many here more informed than myself on different scopes abilities, and repair tecniques.
If could contain peep, and open sights also. The Redfield, Lyman, and Williams fans could swing it out. What sight, aperture, or model works best for you, and where to get certain items, best price, etc.
I might even start another cheap scope thread in it. HA! Shields up Mr. Scott
It is my humble opinion that a rifle scope/spotting scope/iron sight forum is needed. Scopes are such an integral part of our cast boolit shooting, especially for those of us whose vision is dimming (like me). You can brag on yours, tell where to get the best deal, show us how you mounted it on a hard to scope military rifle (such as instructions on drilling and tapping), replacing crosswires, repurging with nitrogen, refocusing objective lens, whatever.
I replaced the crosswires in a 3x9 japanese scope (K-mart special) in 1980. My old buddy wanted $2 bucks for it since it had scratches and no crosswires. This was my first attempt, using spider web and elmers glue. That old scope still functions just fine after many rounds of 30-06 through the rifle. I buy a scope off ebay now and then with no crosswires (read cheapo), and replace them myself. You need a small length of .0015 nichrome resistance wire (available from University Optics), some 5 minute J-B weld epoxy, a nitrogen source (your neighbors mig welder setup maybe?), and some patience. .0015 makes a nice medium crosswire in a scope. I have kept several i did myself. If I can do it, you can too. I have my own 80 pound nitrogen bottle setup. There is an excellent little book named: Guide to Riflescope Repair by Dr. J.W. Seyfried, that is available from University optics, and maybe Amazon. This really got me started, with lots of helpful info using easily avaible tools.
If repair isn't your bag, we could still argue/brag on which has the best reticule, light transmission percentage, image definition, light gathering ability, most precise adjustments, works the box the best, on and on.
Been wanting to suggest this for some time, as I think it would make an interesting and informative forum. I will try to answer what little I am able too, but think there are many here more informed than myself on different scopes abilities, and repair tecniques.
If could contain peep, and open sights also. The Redfield, Lyman, and Williams fans could swing it out. What sight, aperture, or model works best for you, and where to get certain items, best price, etc.
I might even start another cheap scope thread in it. HA! Shields up Mr. Scott