Rifle Scopes DNT 7-35x56 FFP Riflescopes
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Nice review from @X-ring.
He did a side by side review with DNT TheOne and Arken EP-5. I really enjoy the video!! DNT TheOne vs Arken EP-5
He did a side by side review with DNT TheOne and Arken EP-5. I really enjoy the video!! DNT TheOne vs Arken EP-5
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Are the screws they gave you the same as original?
The Allen wrench they gave you suggests those maybe a torx head? Maybe I’m looking at it wrong
Mine are all hex and stripped the first one very easily. Need to call DNT this week
It is enough to contact the bottom of a 1.5" high Spuhr mount. I had to Dremel a small pocket for it.
Thank you for the reply. Scope just arrived. Dummy mounted on a pic rail and it just clears.
Initial impressions of the scope are positive.
Good eye. Honestly, haven’t replaced them yet so unsure. I’ll look this evening. I don’t use their wrenches so wasn’t paying attention to that. There’s definitely different sizes and included throw lever fins it seems.
No need to call. Just fill out the warranty form on their website and mention being instructed to do so by the rep. That’s what he told me when I called.
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They are all torx and use the same size as the included wrench, which I didn’t measure.
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Thanks for the response
I started to fill it out but got to order# and wasn’t sure what to put as I bought from the px here. Made a phone call and they helped me out. Filled the form out and was contacted very shortly after. Their system was having trouble recognizing the address to send to so they called to sort that out
So far very happy with the customer service. I knew the turret screws were a weak point as pointed out here in the past. I used the Allen wrench they sent as tried every other wrench I have which is a lot including every bit I have. Nothing would fit properly. The zero stop screws fit excellent but all others were either to sloppy or to shallow in the turret screws
Hoping the head is changed on the new ones
Yeah, that’s how I stripped mine. They were out of spec because I know my wrenches are not
All my other ones I’ve been fortunate with. I also don’t re-zero what I’d call frequently. Hopefully these new screws are better.
After few hundred rounds I would say two things:
1. The finish is thin and scratches easily. Really easily.
2. The elevation turret did some funky shit after last session. Wouldn’t crank down. Once I reset zero stop problem went away. I put a little more torque on the stop set screw. Hope that’s all that’s needed to remedy that issue.
1. The finish is thin and scratches easily. Really easily.
2. The elevation turret did some funky shit after last session. Wouldn’t crank down. Once I reset zero stop problem went away. I put a little more torque on the stop set screw. Hope that’s all that’s needed to remedy that issue.
I can confirm that the finish is quite thin and soft on the DNT(although very smooth to the touch and premium looking), while packing up the rifles in the safe, I touched the Delta turret to the DNT and it left 2 deep marks down to bare aluminium on the main tube of the DNT. I looked at the Delta with a magnifying glass for 15mins and couldn't see any marks on it.
Regarding the elevation turret I also had it bottom out way before it should and found out it was the zero stop screw....it needs to be protruding way out on top in order for the turret to go all the way down and if you don't tighten the set screw well enough, the zero stop screw will move on you.
Update on mine: I sold it, couldn't stand the reticle. Also sold the k252i. Atm I'm left with the Stryker 5-50x56 DLS-1. And imho if it were an FFP scope it would be very hard to beat as a do it all package for the price(at least in Europe).
Regarding the elevation turret I also had it bottom out way before it should and found out it was the zero stop screw....it needs to be protruding way out on top in order for the turret to go all the way down and if you don't tighten the set screw well enough, the zero stop screw will move on you.
Update on mine: I sold it, couldn't stand the reticle. Also sold the k252i. Atm I'm left with the Stryker 5-50x56 DLS-1. And imho if it were an FFP scope it would be very hard to beat as a do it all package for the price(at least in Europe).
Just curious of anyone that has ordered within the past couple months what your lead time was when ordering a scope from DNT. I ordered one on the 1st of April with a stated lead time of 3-4 weeks. It has now been 5 weeks and I haven’t heard anything since placing the order. I have not reached out to DNT yet but will soon.
That directly contradicts what Glenn from DNT told me yesterday. He stated the below
Edit: When I asked if he was given an ETA from customs on when they would be released he stated
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Range eval today. DNT beat out the Tract Toric ELR 4.5-30x56 in every category. That is all, carry on.
I have not experienced this at all, even through multiple matches/range days...you sure your diopter is set correctly?
I was going to say the same thing. Haven't noticed that in mine.
The reticle focus is the diopter, right?
ETA: I guess I set the reticle focus too close initially. (7yds on white wall)
Back on range today focused on a white board 100yds out. Seems to be fine now.
Ok, never mind! Back to $3500 scope stuff! Lol
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So after emailing DNT on 7 May I received an email for shipment tracking on the 12th and delivered on the 14th. Originally placed my order on 1 Apr 25 for context.
Got The One installed and will be taking it out this weekend to try it out.
Where did you get that bolt handle/knob for the Solus?Got The One installed and will be taking it out this weekend to try it out.
Made it myself with some 1/4" rod and a ball handle from McMaster Carr. Bolt is threaded for 1/4-28 thread. In the future I think I'm going to remake it with a 5'/16" rod.
Looks good, and it adds to the authentic AICS chassis for the AI look... Good looking rig. What model chassis is that? Have you weighed that whole setup as-is with the DNT?
It is the AI AT-X AICS. Same chassis as their AT-X and AT-XC rifles. I have not weighed it yet but I just threw on a 26" Proof 6.5cm Comp contour barrel so it’s quite a bit heavier than the 20" m24 308.
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An update...
DNT has circa 1800 rounds of 50bmg under its belt now.....not one issue at all !!
De mounted to put one of my S&B 5-45,s on for some testing....
One causality....The Spuhr didn't fare so well !!!
DNT has circa 1800 rounds of 50bmg under its belt now.....not one issue at all !!
De mounted to put one of my S&B 5-45,s on for some testing....
One causality....The Spuhr didn't fare so well !!!
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Impressive on the DNT! I’m ordering my second DNT tomorrow.
Spuhr isn’t surprising. I cracked a bar as well along with many others. Yours is on the second I’ve seen crack along that bottom portion. They generally crack through the screw holes
Call MH. Sounds like the switch was made to steel clamp bars to address this ongoing issue
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