m1911 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hi folks, (I mostly shoot M-14's with Vortex Razors, Schmidt & Benders, as well as Iron-Sights; however I own some LMT & LaRue AR-15's and have used a fair number of Aim-Points and ACOGs as well. I really NEVER shoot 5.56 at all anymore and only shoot 7.62x51) My next project will be an LMT-MWS-Sharpshooter package in .308. Does ANYONE have experience with the Schmidt & Bender 1.5-8x26 Short-Dot? I don't hear much about these. I have a pair of Vortex Razor 1-6x24 HD-Gen-II's which probably makes the most sense to use. I'm sure I'd buy Spuhr Mount/Rings in 34mm to secure it. Thanks! http://www.schmidtundbender.de/en/products/police-and-military-forces/1-5-8x26-pm-ii-shortdot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Nope , but will be waiting for your review . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Wow I think that's a first, got the rule inforced on the very first post!!! welcome to the forum feel free to tell us about yourself in the intro area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1911 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thank you Shepp.... Whatever rule I broke I certainly apologize for... In the meantime, I posted in the introduction area. I've been reading here for a long time.... Thanks again, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 On 2/11/2017 at 2:51 PM, m1911 said: Thank you Shepp.... Whatever rule I broke I certainly apologize for... In the meantime, I posted in the introduction area. I've been reading here for a long time.... Thanks again, Mark Expand Lol just busting your balls the rule is if you ask about a product and no one replies with a review of their own you must buy and report. From the sounds of your intro you already own? We'll be interested in hearing your review ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1911 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Haha... But I don't own the S&B 1.5-8x26 Short-Dot.....yet at least.... So I guess I'll have to get one coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 On 2/11/2017 at 3:51 PM, m1911 said: Haha... But I don't own the S&B 1.5-8x26 Short-Dot.....yet at least.... So I guess I'll have to get one coming! Expand Or hopefully someone will come forward with a review , I think there is a time limit on a review , before you need to worry about it . S&B makes a great scope . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Too much for me right now, but I bet you can assume high quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 At almost $3200.00 you get free shipping @ Euro optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 You had me at free shipping....I gotta go sell a kidney real quick. I'll let the boys draw straws to see which one of them gets to donate to the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 At that budget point I'd be looking for something with true 1x low end. 1.5 is weird when the you're trying to use it like a red dot with both eyes open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1911 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Great comments guys......And another thing.... I have to say the Vortex Razor 1-6 does everything and more.....great eye relief, great glass, great red dot, durability, etc. I just wanted to squeak a couple more X's out by going to 8x with the S&B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 On 2/11/2017 at 10:08 PM, m1911 said: Great comments guys......And another thing.... I have to say the Vortex Razor 1-6 does everything and more.....great eye relief, great glass, great red dot, durability, etc. I just wanted to squeak a couple more X's out by going to 8x with the S&B. Expand Have you checked out Primary Arms? They make a 2nd focal plane 1x8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) The new dual focal plane low power variable scopes look really cool. Out of my price range but you don't seem to have that handicap. Bushnell elite tactical has a 1-8x DFP. Weaver has a 1-7x. Valdada and USO make them for the high end. I'm sure there's more. Seems like a better option if you can afford it. Edited February 12, 2017 by blue109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1911 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 2/11/2017 at 7:29 PM, blue109 said: At that budget point I'd be looking for something with true 1x low end. 1.5 is weird when the you're trying to use it like a red dot with both eyes open. Expand That's a great point that S&B agrees with in their own advertising.... Honestly, the Vortex Razor 1-6x24 is AWESOME, and I may just stick with those anyway for a .308 AR... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I'm trying to justify a VUDU 1-6x right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 2/12/2017 at 6:46 PM, Robocop1051 said: I'm trying to justify a VUDU 1-6x right now. Expand Don't do it Robo! You don't need a VUDU. Follow Mike's example and get a Simmons. Look how long that thing is lasting him! You'll be able to shoot and enjoy it, without worrying about scratching it or dropping it. You can probably even put some of Mike's reloads under it and not sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 2/12/2017 at 9:06 PM, planeflyer21 said: Don't do it Robo! You don't need a VUDU. Follow Mike's example and get a Simmons. Look how long that thing is lasting him! You'll be able to shoot and enjoy it, without worrying about scratching it or dropping it. You can probably even put some of Mike's reloads under it and not sweat it. Expand That cheap Summons lasted six or seven outings , wasn't made for 308 recoil . It would still be working if it was on a AR15... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 On 2/12/2017 at 10:42 PM, MikedaddyH said: That cheap Summons lasted six or seven outings , wasn't made for 308 recoil . It would still be working if it was on a AR15... Expand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 The Eotech VUDU 1-6x24 is the only FFP & SFP scope I ever played with. I got a chance to fondle it at SHOT and was thoroughly impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 On 2/13/2017 at 1:51 AM, Robocop1051 said: The Eotech VUDU 1-6x24 is the only FFP & SFP scope I ever played with. I got a chance to fondle it at SHOT and was thoroughly impressed. Expand Just ignored the Simmons, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Eotech got caught red-handed lying to everyone about the durability of their products, including the military and LE whose lie may depend on their operation. I understand they are still fine for most people, but it's the principal. I would pick up a used optic on the used market if I saw a good deal, but I don't ever see myself throwing money at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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