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I did a search, but seems all the information is ancient history..

ANYBODY HAVE A SOURCE FOR CUSTOM RETICLES??

Also Leopold it seems shut down the custom shop, so none to be had there.. I'm really liking the old tapered post with a thin cross hair (German #1?) Any suggestions? Thinking low/mid powered variable for a 9.3X62

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The German #1 has a picket post with two side bars and is even better in thick bush.

The best way to get a tapered-post reticle would be to buy an old 1960s scope with one already. Then, if you're lucky, it will be reticle-moving and much better for that.

PM me your address and I'll send you a copy of my book explaining why.
 
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I have a Leupold VX-3 in a 2.5x8 that I sent to Leupold and had a German #1 reticle put in. Might sell it for a high price. PM if interested. Optik1
 
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Mike,

I ran into the same problem. The closest that is probably available is an el paso weaver with a post and cross hair.


Mike



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Optik you have PM


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Still Looking


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Mission Over...


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