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    Kahles vz ZCO

    When there is a lot of noise made by very few and they struggle to clearly describe what, how or even answer basic questions regarding their “failed” scopes, does it surprise you people are not inclined to believe or heavily question what is being sprouted… Add to that when individuals have many...
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    Best Premium Hunting Scope

    If it is only to 550yards, just get a swaro z6 or z8 with BRXi or BRH reticle. Very light with excellent low light performance and no need to dial. From someone who has swaros and ZCO420 for hunting. If you were going out a fair bit further, would push more towards ZCO or TT.
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    Arken EP5 7- 35 .. Standing in for some Alpha Glass

    1) Or you could provide figures and let people decide for themselves. 2) And attempt to get to the bottom of whether your failure rates are indicative of a larger norm, or due to something particular to your situation.
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    Arken EP5 7- 35 .. Standing in for some Alpha Glass

    Instead of being vague, why not share some of these figures? Would help people somewhat make a calculated decision when buying. Surely large overseas dealers would be aware of this high rate of return and stop recommending them as reputation smears to them, as well as the manufacturer?
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    Arken EP5 7- 35 .. Standing in for some Alpha Glass

    What I meant is exact numbers of failed scopes vs same model/brand you own. Claimed warranty cost is usually higher then the margin on actual products, so what I am trying to work out is if failure rates you are seeing are the norm, these company’s would be in net loss position for those...
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    Arken EP5 7- 35 .. Standing in for some Alpha Glass

    Considering the amount of issues with scopes you unfortunately have. What are the failure rates of different brands/models? Be interesting to have a thread for those with multiples of each scope to get a gauge of potential rates across different types of firearms.
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    New Kahles K328i

    Makes you wonder if they built it knowing it was a compromise in a number of areas but yet showcasing a heap of improvements in others. Almost like a loss leader prototype before the improvements get incorporated into future models.
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    Shots Fired At President Trump's Butler PA Rally!

    Or shit just happens to line up at the right time - Just like any Major accident event.
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    Rifle Scopes ZCO vs TT regarding reliability and known issues (if any)

    As per required under Australian consumer law. Stop beating around the bush and insinuating things by careful wording. Either come out and say something clearly or shut up.
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    Rifle Scopes ZCO vs TT regarding reliability and known issues (if any)

    No issues with you stating what you experienced. But what about sharing the customer service you experienced as well. Edited to fix spelling. Fuck autocorrect
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    Barrel Profile: Heavy for Hunters

    Hey mate, I built a 280AI specifically as long range (hike in) hunting rig with a 26” CMC/howa sporter profile tube. It was a little more finicky to get dialled in with loads, but wouldn’t change it for a heavier profile barrel. Have also shot it offhand a few times at running animals while...
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    Howa 1500 builds **post them**

    Yup, Lee did the work few years ago for me but due to personal situation hadn’t had the rifles out since. Lee’s work is always quality! 3013fps average / 162gn ELDX / 61.3gn 2213sc / Norma brass / SD 6.5
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    Howa 1500 builds **post them**

    Was 270Win before burning the barrel out. Decided to go for lightweight LR hunting rig and ended up with the below. Howa 280AI Maddco 26” barrel Trentech custom muzzle break Wild dog lightweight hunter carbon stock Arc M10 rings ZCO 420 MPCT2 Atlas bipod Overall weight - 5.2kgs / 11.46 lbs...
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    Zco lpvo???

    Am not trying to offend you. Pretty much any other market has made images/vids work to meet user experience/expectations. Hell, it’s easy enough now that scammers are making realistic (but falsified) blackmail/scam vids & pics in minutes, once they have the content required.
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    Zco lpvo???

    If your end product looks like a generated image - inputs are messed up, simply user error or combo of both.