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Rifle Scopes Premier Reticle 1.1-8 scope

Re: Premier Reticle 1.1-8 scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: R.O.U.S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kombayotch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are they going to offer more reticle options with the re-design? Seriously, put a Gen2 XR in that thing! </div></div>

I'm not sure that it would work. When I was hunting for a scope I came across this thread that had Gen2 XR reticle at different magnifications. At 8x you can start to see the reticle, but that would be at max magnification for the 1.1-8 scope.


SH Thread with Gen2 XR pictures

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I have both the 5-25x and the 3-15x, I can assure you it would work, and it would work very well.
 
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I was planning on getting one of these after a friend of mine received a demo model of the 1.1-8 back in 2009, however with the price tag north of 3K I'll wait and see how the S&B is priced.
 
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Any more info on the NEW and Improved version of this Scope?
 
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@krm375,

I too would like to know when the PR V8 is available in the USA.

I had this in my in box today from a request for when the S&B PMII 1.1-8x short dot was going to be available in the states...

Info from S&B:
The factory is estimating a February release.

Sincerely,
Mark Cromwell

Mark Cromwell
Schmidt & Bender, Inc.

I'm trying to compare these two with any others in the top end. I'm trying to get one for my son who is hopefully on the way home from Iraq in a week or two. I don't have to purchase for another 6-8 months. He will be going to afganistan on next tour. I'm looking for a scope that can at least work for a Good M4 or my LMT Defender 2000 or potentially a good 308. Since he does not know what the next tour will require I'm looking at the 1-8x but if a 308 is the weapon then maybe a longer range scope will be the ticket. Any additional information on these scopes or others in the class. The new Mark 8 is to high...
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter 25</div><div class="ubbcode-body">@krm375,

I too would like to know when the PR V8 is available in the USA.

I had this in my in box today from a request for when the S&B PMII 1.1-8x short dot was going to be available in the states...

Info from S&B:
The factory is estimating a February release.

Sincerely,
Mark Cromwell

Mark Cromwell
Schmidt & Bender, Inc.

I'm trying to compare these two with any others in the top end. I'm trying to get one for my son who is hopefully on the way home from Iraq in a week or two. I don't have to purchase for another 6-8 months. He will be going to afganistan on next tour. I'm looking for a scope that can at least work for a Good M4 or my LMT Defender 2000 or potentially a good 308. Since he does not know what the next tour will require I'm looking at the 1-8x but if a 308 is the weapon then maybe a longer range scope will be the ticket. Any additional information on these scopes or others in the class. The new Mark 8 is to high... </div></div>

This makes me depressed
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I was hoping an xmas S&B
 
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I think since the USMC and other branches are getting a lot of new glass and they come first! I'm still debating on the S&B 1.1-8x short dot, PR V8 1-8x and a few others but the new Mark 8 is to high it was $3999 now down to $3699. I like the PR V8 if you have any feedback on these scopes... what about a 2-10x?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooter 25</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think since the USMC and other branches are getting a lot of new glass and they come first! I'm still debating on the S&B 1.1-8x short dot, PR V8 1-8x and a few others but the new Mark 8 is to high it was $3999 now down to $3699. I like the PR V8 if you have any feedback on these scopes... what about a 2-10x? </div></div>

USMC is not buying S&B 1-8's that I'm aware of.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: One-Eyed Jack</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If soldiers rely on Aimpoint RDs that need batteries to work, IMO the battery issues with the Premier and S&B are minor - just replace them if the dot starts to dim or keep a spare handy. Someone makes a scope with a spare battery compartment, maybe it's Premier. </div></div>

I hear ya, but the battery life on an Aimpoint T1 is in the 5 year area - whereas the 1x8 scopes it's something like 100 hours. Pretty significant difference.
Also, if your battery dies on your Aimpoint, your BUIS are readily available. Not true with a 1x8 optic.

I would simply prefer a thick enough reticle that is useable at 1x without the lit dot.
 
Re: Premier Reticle 1.1-8 scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">He's probably talking about S&B manufacturing time being taken by the precision sniper rifle optic contract.</div></div>

That's my bet. The last delay announcement coincided perfectly with the PSR contract win announcement. Scopes all take the same lathes and mills to make. My bet is those machines have been pretty busy the last several months on the PSR scopes and an easy way to ease the congestion was to simply delay as scope that wasn't released yet anyway.
 
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PR just updated their website and there is no 1.1-8x or 1-8x V8 listed on it.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kombayotch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PR just updated their website and there is no 1.1-8x or 1-8x V8 listed on it. </div></div>

There is still info on it under the "technical" tab.
 
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Good luck on ever getting a V8.
I don't think it's going to happen guys unless you guys want to loan PR a million bucks.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">......... unless you guys want to loan PR a million bucks.
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this 'd explain a lot why the 1-8x did not hit the shelves yet ,

PP out
 
Re: Premier Reticle 1.1-8 scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pinco Palla</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZRM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">......... unless you guys want to loan PR a million bucks.
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this 'd explain a lot why the 1-8x did not hit the shelves yet ,

PP out
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Is this why the S&B 1-8s hasn't hit the shelves yet either, we need to loan them a million bucks?
 
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Sharfshutze

Boy a lot of mis information here huh ?

So much for the ERRONET !!!!!!!!!!!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kombayotch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Is this why the S&B 1-8s hasn't hit the shelves yet either, we need to loan them a million bucks? </div></div>


In EU is quite easy to get the S&B 1-8x

PP out
 
Re: Premier Reticle 1.1-8 scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pinco Palla</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kombayotch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Is this why the S&B 1-8s hasn't hit the shelves yet either, we need to loan them a million bucks? </div></div>


In EU is quite easy to get the S&B 1-8x

PP out
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Hello PP - Hope you are well.

Are you sure the S&B 1-8 is already available in Europe? I hadn't heard that, not doubting you, actually I'd be very pleased to hear this is true.

Thanks.
 
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Hi Fongman ,
I'm OK, thanks , hope your GTg as well mate !

The availability of the S&B 1-8x is up to their production schedule obviously , however this is an email I got from S&B last January 05th 2012 , if I ordered one then I could have it for next May :

Hi ,
Simply check our updated web www.schmidtundbender.de <http://www.schmidtundbender.de>
Time of delivery is 18-22 weeks after receipt of order.
Prices as per latest price list-see attachment.
If you have any further queries, please get back to us.
i.A. C--------- K---
-Sales Dept.-

Schmidt & Bender GmbH & Co.KG
Am Großacker 42
D-35444 Biebertal / Fellingshausen
GERMANY
 
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I have an email from the same S&B employee telling me that the 3-20 would be out in November..............................2010
 
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You have an email from S&B Germany ?
Cool !
Show it here as I did please .
have you got any contract from them ?
I do .

Go back playing Call of duty dude ,

PP out
 
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D***,
Sorry for no better news but right now we're looking at November.

Best regards,

C*******n K**g
-Sales Dept.-

Schmidt & Bender GmbH & Co.KG
Am Großacker 42
D-35444 Biebertal / Fellingshausen
GERMANY
Tel.: +49 (0) 6 40 9 / 81 15 - 41
Fax.: +49 (0) 6 40 9 / 81 15 - 11

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www.schmidt-bender.de

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Geschäftsführer : Sabine Bender-Gerlach , Karlheinz Gerlach
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Hallo C********n,

Last we spoke the new 3-20 was due to be released in mid September. What is the current estimate for release?
Thank you.

 
Re: Premier Reticle 1.1-8 scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pinco Palla</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Fongman ,
I'm OK, thanks , hope your GTg as well mate !

The availability of the S&B 1-8x is up to their production schedule obviously , however this is an email I got from S&B last January 05th 2012 , if I ordered one then I could have it for next May :

Hi ,
Simply check our updated web www.schmidtundbender.de <http://www.schmidtundbender.de>
Time of delivery is 18-22 weeks after receipt of order.
Prices as per latest price list-see attachment.
If you have any further queries, please get back to us.
i.A. C--------- K---
-Sales Dept.-

Schmidt & Bender GmbH & Co.KG
Am Großacker 42
D-35444 Biebertal / Fellingshausen
GERMANY </div></div>


Thanks for the info!

I guess we'll keep our fingers crossed for May.

Take Care.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pinco Palla</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

In EU is quite easy to get the S&B 1-8x

PP out
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I dont think so.