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Recent content by JayOpticspecialist

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    Rifle Scopes Talk me in (or out) of a new S&B 6-36

    take a look at all of them and get what you like the best. we have a 6-36 in stock we could make you an awesome deal on. https://cstactical.com/schmidt-bender-6-36x56-pm-ii-high-performance-us-lpi-gr-id-1cm-ccw-dt35-mtc-lt-st-zc-ct-snb-163-911-42f-f1-e8-open-box/
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    Spotting scope question.

    i can see it in my signature, and it's doubled on the post i responded to you in. weird. i appreciate you letting me know, i'll keep an eye on it.
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    Spotting scope question.

    i'm confused, i have one, is it not showing or is a joke flying high above me. I show the below right under what i typed. Jay Wiggins 916-628-3662 CSTactical
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    Spotting scope question.

    give me a call. I can talk through both with you. long story short, with that much magnification, I prefer a larger objective, unless weight is a serious consideration.
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    Vortex Razor LHT

    The Vortex Razor LHT 3-15x50 and the Vortex Razor LHT 4.5-22x50 have different field of view (FOV) ranges. Here are the specs: Razor LHT 3-15x50 Field of View: 35.3 – 7.0 feet @ 100 yards Razor LHT 4.5-22x50 Field of View: 23.5 – 4.7 feet @ 100 yards the 3-15x has a noticeably wider field...
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    Maggie’s Man's Best Friend Thread

    he was a rescue, but he does have a pink nose and brown eyes. good to know! yours are cute too, hope that tomato plant does well too!
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    Rifle Scopes Top tier scope recommendation

    There is a point of diminishing returns, but you pay for the additional performance at the margins. In my experience people aren't spending that kind of money for ego, generally if you are going to that level of optics, there is a very specific reason for it and it wasn't met until the end user...
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    Maggie’s Man's Best Friend Thread

    The old guy is Martin. He died back in October. He was a great dog. The little dachshund is Auggie. I didn't really want another dog, but the family did so we compromised and have another dog. He's alright, just not the goodest boy old Martin was.
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    Rifle Scopes Top tier scope recommendation

    small world, I'm thinking about a scope for my 280AI this season myself. what load are you shooting? mine likes the factory 160 gr nosler partitions, but i might work up a load with the Barnes TTSX, i keep hearing the 140 gr is the sweet spot for the 280ai. I'm still on the fence about the scope...
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    Rifle Scopes Top tier scope recommendation

    Different eyes see and perceive things differently, so get behind them all and give them a try if you can.
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    Customer Service of S&B vs Kahles vs Steiner

    out of the 3, I think i've had good luck with Swarovski/Kahles over the year, the crew in RI is top notch. with Burris/Steiner, I couldn't get an older 1.5-6x42 Steiner serviced, but otherwise, never had any issues. Been a while since I had to deal with Schmidt and Bender, not sure what it'll be...
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    Rifle Scopes Tips to "Safely" Reset NightForce Zero Stop?

    I've never had issue holding while i engage the zero stop. depending on the scope. Guess you just have to rezero, I would for piece of mind anyway. on the older scopes, you used to be able to hold it with an allen wrench or screw driver while setting the zero stop. on the poi shift, probably...
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    1-10 sfp lpvo options

    add decent eye relief to the mix, 35 whelen is a thumper. My mind immediately went to Swarovski, the old z6i series and the new z8i series (https://cstactical.com/swarovski-z8i-1-7-13-3x42-4a-if-68202/ this with the ballistic flex turret) but that is out of budget unless you go to a used. a lot...
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    1-10 sfp lpvo options

    what is the close and long range your thinking? what kind of rifle and caliber? do you have a specific budget in mind? is weight a big consideration with the build?
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    Help Me Choose

    We might have something that fits the bill if your open to a different reticle. I know horus reticle users tend to want to stick to that route. https://cstactical.com/schmidt-bender-3-20x50-pm-ii-ultra-short-lp-msr2-1cm-ccw-dt27-mtc-lt-st-zc-ct-open-box/