02 December 2005, 04:28
PATRIOT76S&B 3-12x42 Klassik
Looking for any users of this particular model S&B and wondering what your feedback is
02 December 2005, 12:18
GerryPat......
Or inversely NON-Users of this scope.
I don't own this particular S&B scope although I have evaluated it seriously in the past.
It always gets the pass for one reason alone, EYE RELIEF on this scope is too critical IMHO.
02 December 2005, 14:53
PATRIOT76is the eye relief more critical than other S&B's? I have had a 1.5-6x42 and didnt think it was overly critical.. is the eye relief long, it says 90mm
02 December 2005, 16:59
Tim1Patriot,
Myself and my brother have nothing but S&B 'scopes on our rifles. We each have one of the models you're interested in. Additionally, my brother has two illuminated versions and he also has a 50mm model.
In my opinion I would not hesitate to get one especially if you intend to put it on a more powerful rifle as they offer the longest eye relief of any 'scope I'm aware of. I very rarely get magnum eyebrow since I fitted mine.
Also, I would say they are bomb proof judging from one experience we've had. One of my brother's once fell onto a bare concrete floor from a height of about six feet whilst mounted on a rifle. There was no damage to the 'scope and it held zero.
In a nutshell - get one.
Regards,
04 December 2005, 00:17
reindeerI have had this scope on my 30-06 for many years and it has fallen, has been knocked hard, has been exposed to heat, cold, a lot of rain but is still cristal clear and totally reliable.
To me it is still worth every penny I paid for it.