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  1. koshkin

    Optics Delta Javelin 4.5-30x56 FFP riflescope with SMR-1 reticle

    Delta Javelin 4.5-30x56 FFP Optically and mechanically it is in excellent shape. If you try hard, you can kinda see where it was clamped into the Area 419 mount. In terms of performance, it is somewhat similar to Ares ETR in terms of optical and mechanical performance, maybe a hair better, but...
  2. koshkin

    Optics FS: Blackhound Emerge 2-12x44

    BTTT
  3. koshkin

    Rifle Scopes 2.5-20x50 NX8 or 4-16x42 ATACR for 18” DMR

    I'll go on the record that 4-16x42 and 7-35x56 are the best of the ATACR line and the best that Nightforce offers. I used to own the 4-16x42 with Mil-R when it first popped up. Loved that scope. ILya
  4. koshkin

    Rifle Scopes 2.5-20x50 NX8 or 4-16x42 ATACR for 18” DMR

    They had this lawsuit thing with Leupold about it.... ILya
  5. koshkin

    New MPVO - Zero Tech 1.5-12x36 FFP Vegence HD

    The one I mentioned. I have no connection with Zerotech. March 1.5-15x is a very nice scope (I have one here and use it quite a bit), but dual FP and 10x erector introduce limitations and advantages all at the same time. For some applications, that's the right balance. For others, it is...
  6. koshkin

    New MPVO - Zero Tech 1.5-12x36 FFP Vegence HD

    The only JOL 2-12x I have seen is the Blackhound Emerge and optomechanically, it is quite nice, but a bit heavy. The scope that's coming out has nothing in common with it. ILya
  7. koshkin

    New MPVO - Zero Tech 1.5-12x36 FFP Vegence HD

    It is going to be a very different beast, with a different price and aimed at a different market to some degree. The core design is very competent. ILya
  8. koshkin

    Out of the box problems with my ZCO 527

    roughly 1 out of 10 calls to most riflescope companies is an actual scope problem and I am probably highballing it. ILya
  9. koshkin

    Accessories FS: ARC M-Brace and Griffin SPRM2 34mm Mounts

    SPF for both mounts. I'll update if there are any changes.
  10. koshkin

    New Burris XTR PS

    Optically, it is pretty close to the first gen PMR. Maybe a little better away from center. Definitely a better mil reticle than the PMR. I tested the Revic, but do not have them side by side to compare. Gen2 Revic promises to be very good and a notable improvement, but it is not here yet...
  11. koshkin

    Accessories FS: ARC M-Brace and Griffin SPRM2 34mm Mounts

    I have two mounts here that have been collected dust, so might as well send them on. ARC M-Brace with the WMLRF bridge, a small pic rail and level for 34mm tube scopes. 1.5" height, 30MOA slope. There are some usage marks aroudn the clamp, but aside from that it is in excellent shape. $300...
  12. koshkin

    Optics FS: Blackhound Emerge 2-12x44

    Back for sale.
  13. koshkin

    Out of the box problems with my ZCO 527

    I've seen ZCO mounts and they look to be well designed. However, I have not used them. I have three Area 419 mounts at the moment. I think two of them have 5-25x and 7-35x Tangents in them. The other one is a cantilevered mount with Steiner H6Xi 2-12x42 in it. I am exceedingly happy with...
  14. koshkin

    Out of the box problems with my ZCO 527

    I've been using Area 419 lately with very good results, but there are plenty of good options out there. ILya
  15. koshkin

    Out of the box problems with my ZCO 527

    Personally, I would try it in a different mount before sending it over to ZCO. ILya
  16. koshkin

    Out of the box problems with my ZCO 527

    I have had a good number of ZCO scopes pass through my hands over the years. I have never seen anything resembling a systemic problem with the 5-27x ZCO. Everyone makes a lemon once in a while, so I would not draw too many conclusions out of it. They'll fix it. For what it is worth, I have...
  17. koshkin

    New Burris XTR PS

    For the moment, built in LRD introduces optical compromises. Eliminator 6 is better optically than the earlier ones, but still not as good as XTR PS. There is also an issue with doing a projected aiming point with FFP reticle. There is a way to do it, but it is expensive. That's why they are...
  18. koshkin

    New Burris XTR PS

    I have both version of the XTR PS and that HUD is really growing on me. The ballistic data was very close to AB. The app does give you the option to true it. After truing, I have complete agreement between Burris Connect, AB Quantum and Geoballistics. Optically, with the two I have, 5.5-30x...
  19. koshkin

    New MPVO - Zero Tech 1.5-12x36 FFP Vegence HD

    There is at least one other company working on a 1.5-12x that I know of. They are credible and it is coming. Not from China. ILya