ShelbyGT500 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 Anyone have any experience with Shepherd scopes? Thanks.
blue109 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) ahem.... we sorta have this rule around here.... Edited October 23, 2014 by blue109
Tripledeuce Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 I'v worked with three or four, over the years. None would hold zero. Respectfully Terry
ShelbyGT500 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Posted October 23, 2014 ahem.... we sorta have this rule around here.... They didn't issue me the rule book when I joined. Please enlighten me.
ShelbyGT500 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Posted October 23, 2014 I'v worked with three or four, over the years. None would hold zero. Respectfully Terry Thanks. I will now shift my attention to the Nikon M-308 BDC.
blue109 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) if you ask about a product and nobody else has tried it, you volunteer to buy one and review it. Terry saved you on this one lol. Edited October 23, 2014 by blue109
98Z5V Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 They didn't issue me the rule book when I joined. Please enlighten me. You don't get issued the rule book. This isn't Basic, and nobody will spoon-feed you. You familiarize yourself to the terrain in which you are currently deployed, and conduct your operations according to METT-T. Just a heads up. Research first, before you ask questions. Otherwise... well, you'll learn.
DNP Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 Oh man. Maybe we need a grace period to the rule...the new guys always get caught. Maybe there should be a 50 post qualifier? Give them a chance to become familiar with the place?
Tripledeuce Posted October 24, 2014 Report Posted October 24, 2014 I think 50 posts is to high, maybe 15 or 20. That would give "newby" a chance to figgure some things out. Oh! And- the Nikon 308 scope is a nice one! My wife has one on her Preditor! Respetfully Terry
DNP Posted October 24, 2014 Report Posted October 24, 2014 You're right. I'm feeling a bit generous today. 15 should be good. For a search topic, The Rule works ok.
washguy Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 Shelby...got some m-308's.....decent glass....built like a tank too....the bdc is right on when shootin 168 match ammo like privi or federal...subs are right on out to 500 with a 100 yd zero.:) Wash
ShelbyGT500 Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Posted October 27, 2014 Shelby...got some m-308's.....decent glass....built like a tank too....the bdc is right on when shootin 168 match ammo like privi or federal...subs are right on out to 500 with a 100 yd zero. :) Wash It looks like Nikon has discontinued the M-308.
washguy Posted October 28, 2014 Report Posted October 28, 2014 It looks like Nikon has discontinued the M-308. thats nutz.....but they are still available almost everywhere.....wonder why though? :) Wash
shibiwan Posted October 28, 2014 Report Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) thats nutz.....but they are still available almost everywhere.....wonder why though? :) Wash Perhaps because it's crap compared to other Nikons. Build quality etc was good, but for some odd reason I found that I was battling the "black hole"/fringing effect with that scope. I didn't like the one I bought and thankfully I could still return it to Cabelas. Then again it could be a one-off problem, but if that's the case, it doesn't speak well about the QC on that scope. Edited October 28, 2014 by shibiwan
98Z5V Posted October 28, 2014 Report Posted October 28, 2014 It looks like Nikon has discontinued the M-308. We heard that not long ago, too, but I thought this was proven wrong. I'm pretty sure Nikon is still making the M-308 scopes.
shibiwan Posted October 28, 2014 Report Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) We heard that not long ago, too, but I thought this was proven wrong. I'm pretty sure Nikon is still making the M-308 scopes. Here.... http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-m-308-4-16x42-rifle-scope.html I'm wondering if they're working on a 30mm replacement since their new 300 BLK supersub scope has a 30mm tube, it could be that they are revamping their line. Edited October 28, 2014 by shibiwan
98Z5V Posted October 29, 2014 Report Posted October 29, 2014 I know they changed some part numbers, so maybe people are searching, seeing an old part number on some website, and some vendor is saying "Discontinued." Because it's the old part number. The M-308 is alive and well. Hit Nikon's website, guys. There are two versions of the M-308 on there, right now, on their own website. Clicky for proof: http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/Nikon-Products/Scopes/AR-MSR/index.page
ShelbyGT500 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Posted October 29, 2014 I know they changed some part numbers, so maybe people are searching, seeing an old part number on some website, and some vendor is saying "Discontinued." Because it's the old part number. The M-308 is alive and well. Hit Nikon's website, guys. There are two versions of the M-308 on there, right now, on their own website. Clicky for proof: http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/Nikon-Products/Scopes/AR-MSR/index.page It appears that you are correct. Some vendors are saying that it is discontinued while others have them for sale. Good catch.
Zebra644 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 LOL I had to learn the hard way sorry guy's started college and been busy as heck at work I know it's no excuse to drop of the face of the earth b ut I wanted to say hi.
unforgiven Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Hello again brother Zebra,how the hell are ya ?
Zebra644 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Posted November 30, 2014 Brother I've been hopping like a 3 legged cat on a hot tin roof. Brown matter has hit the fan at work, after knee surgery trying to get back into shape / running. I started on finishing up my Bachelor's degree in C.J. and bought a new 2014 Street Glide Peace Officer Special Edition. After converting my AR-10 Super SASS to a battle rifle, I am selling the parts and have converted it back to its original form. It felt like putting mudders on a Ferrari.I am about to drop coin on a Leupold Mk 4 with Illum Mil-Dot and M-1 Turrents. To the Op about Shepard Scopes, I will say buy once cry once. Spend the money for the name brand scopes, Leupold, Night Force, Trijicon, SWFA, as examples. If you want to spend 2-4 grand then look into Premiere , Schmidt & Bender Ziess makes a nice precision rifle scope as well. Look into Vortex PST Models, Burris make some decent glass. On a scope you want it to hold zero, be able to pass a box test and return to zero as well as reset it. Unless your running a bullet weight / load combo that matches the BDC on some of these scopes, its a waste of money. Also stay away from anything with a catchy name like Counter Sniper that says they are government over runs.
unforgiven Posted November 30, 2014 Report Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Glad the knee worked out.My money's getting a little better.Was gonna get the "Busnell Elite" with the horuos reticle till brother Bubba has problems with there CS.Not a fan of mil-dot reticle.I use math everyday at work "horous reticle" seems to simplify things.I see more of the other big brands using it so I'll save up for that.Just my 2 mags.Happy that you'r doing well otherwise. Edited November 30, 2014 by unforgiven
dprice38444 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Posted April 27, 2015 i had a shepherd for my 300 win.nice optics.won't buy another because they require you to buy 3 to get dealer price. bought leupold cop scope.
Malig8r Posted May 3, 2015 Report Posted May 3, 2015 Oh man. Maybe we need a grace period to the rule...the new guys always get caught. Give them a chance to become familiar with the place? What if the link that activates your account took you straight to a post which described the rule?
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