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#1
OK. So I haer great things about their Benchrest stuff but how are the Tactical scopes.

I just ordered a 1-10 and a 2-25 from Kelbly's but I am having a bit of Buyers remorse after buying 2 3000.00 scopes with little to know knowledge about the general feelings about them.
 
#3
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I'm guessing that they will have the best optics you've looked through and very high build quality. If the reticle and turret adjustments are in the same units, I think you're GTG. Please post a report after you've had a chance to check them out. When are they supposed to be delivered?
 
#4
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I have 3 total and another on the way. They are BY FAR the best glass I have seen to date. I tried to compare my friends Premier to my March's and its like night and day. The March blows Premier away HANDS DOWN...

Once March starts doing a reticle like the H-25 you would be hard pressed to get me to buy anything other than USO and March. I will always support USO as they do have some specific products that I just cant live without but March is one BADASS scope and for the price it had better be.
 
#6
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The glass used is HD photography lenses glass. You're not going to find anyone else using it ( I don't think )
We damn near saw .30 bullet holes in 1000 yard target before the mirage came up.

IF someone had the disposable $$$$ it would be interesting to see how "tough" the scope body and internals are. I know they are marked tactical but could they/Can they with stand a beating.. even in a hunting scenario.

I was in awe of the glass. It is simply amazing.
 
#7
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I am more concerned about the other features of the scope than the glass. A lot of their "tactical" line has like 1/8MOA clicks which I have no use for, and no appealing reticle choices. It seems like they haven't actually included enough "tactical" features for it to be a legitimate sniper scope. So far I've been thinking of it as a "sporterized" BR scope.
 
#8
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They were developed for benchrest and they are the best for holdling absolute zero POI... Until these came, the best were shooting frozen reticle scopes. Best glass I've ever looked through but way spendy.
 
#10
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SO is it safe to say they have the BEST glass of any scope on the market? Better than USO, S&B and zeiss hensoldt? Theres no way the galss is better than counter snipers too?
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But really, some have said its the best glass in the world?
 
#14
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 99HMC4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If they are so good why dont we see more of them? Ive wanted one for a long time.... </div></div>

Well price for one.

The other is there are only a few guy who make/assemble them from one facility.
 
#15
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Weda'</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 99HMC4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If they are so good why dont we see more of them? Ive wanted one for a long time.... </div></div>

Well price for one.

The other is there are only a few guy who make/assemble them from one facility. </div></div>

Guys spend just as much on S&B and Hensoldt scopes? I huess theres just not as many?
 
#16
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A buddy bought a March 50x for his BR rig. He really likes it. Jared at APA had a couple of 1x10 March scopes in house last time I was there. I would really like one for my AR platform but that would be too extravagant.
It's funny, when I started buying NF scopes in 2000 they were expensive. Now they are probably at the bottom of price for good tactical glass.
Enjoy your new March scopes and let us know how they do.
 
#20
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I'm curious about the durability of the scope in regards to the scope body and the abuse it can take. I mean is it called tactical just because of the knobs? or can it hold up to the same use as the schmidt and bender, leupold mark 4 fixed power scopes, nightforce, etc?
 
#23
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">am i hearing this correctly, there is no lifetime warranty on these? 3 years is the max, is this correct?</div></div>

I've heard three years and I've also heard five years. One thing I'm sure about - It's not lifetime
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#24
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SpotcheckBilly</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">am i hearing this correctly, there is no lifetime warranty on these? 3 years is the max, is this correct?</div></div>

I've heard three years and I've also heard five years. One thing I'm sure about - It's not lifetime
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That just might be the deal breaker for me. I really like everything i see so far about the 2.5-25 it would be the prefect optic for an upcoming build, but seeing how these are new to market i am very concerned about durabilty esp on a limited warranty. add to the fact these are made in japan i would image headaches and added shipping costs if there was an issue on the optic.

i will await further reviews
 
#25
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SpotcheckBilly</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">am i hearing this correctly, there is no lifetime warranty on these? 3 years is the max, is this correct?</div></div>

I've heard three years and I've also heard five years. One thing I'm sure about - It's not lifetime
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That just might be the deal breaker for me. I really like everything i see so far about the 2.5-25 it would be the prefect optic for an upcoming build, but seeing how these are new to market i am very concerned about durabilty esp on a limited warranty. add to the fact these are made in japan i would image headaches and added shipping costs if there was an issue on the optic.

i will await further reviews </div></div>
Apparantly, Japanese commercial law prohibits warranties longer than 5 years for companies of a certain size, so it's not the company or scope itself that are the limitations. This has been discussed at some length on 6mmBR.com, and some people have chosen not to buy a March scope because of the warranty issues (limited time, must ship to Japan).
 
#27
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I talked with Jim today. He said people have told them as far as glass is concern they are cleaner than Schmidt and Bender. I have heard you can see a 6mm bullet at 600yds on a good day. That is pretty dam good if true. I have one coming tommorow in a tactical scope. I will post when I compare.
I ordered the 10x60x52. I wanted to see how good they are. I figured that would be the test of clearity.
 
#29
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yeah, "do want" in reference to such a compact scope. what kind of magic are they using that nobody else has?

everything else reads like a very very nice scope (from 10 years ago)
 
#30
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I had heard some reports of guys having minor problems with a few of them when they first came out. And the guys in Japan fixed them extremely fast and didnt charge them for anything.

I believe I read that at Benchrest central.
 
#31
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I just got mine in the mail. I will mount it and shoot tonight. Took it out of the box and crank it up to 60 power. Pretty dam clear. It might be as clear as they say. Did not notice much of a difference in the power settings. I will post more after shooting and tracking the scope.
 
#32
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked with Jim today. He said people have told them as far as glass is concern they are cleaner than Schmidt and Bender. I have heard you can see a 6mm bullet at 600yds on a good day. That is pretty dam good if true. I have one coming tommorow in a tactical scope. I will post when I compare.
I ordered the 10x60x52. I wanted to see how good they are. I figured that would be the test of clearity. </div></div>


that's the one I'm interested in too. Currently in the police academy, once I graduate and go to work I'll prolly by myself one as a graduation gift. I'm hoping I'm going to get paid while in the academy so I can afford one.
 
#34
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Seems like I remember $2750 for the Tactical 5-32 and 10-60 without Illum.

Had a nice job interview today, So I may be getting closer to ordering me some fine glass afterall..
 
#38
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Mounted the scope and shot. Very clean. Tracks great. You do notice a light differnce between 40 and 50 power. This is due to the 52 bell. There is only so much light it can gather. 60 power you can bring the target up close and personel. The scope is clean edge to edge on 60x It has a zero stop that is easy to use. You don't even have to read the instructions for the zero stop. Kinda like the S&Bs simple. Torque pds was recommend to be set at 10ftpds on the rings.

I got the 1/8 moas for what I was using the scope for. The turrets still only have 4 hash marks. That took me a minute to get use to. I don't know about seeing bullet holes at 600yds. It is to early to say that.

The overall construction of the scope seems to be good quaility. I don't think it is as tuff as USO or S&Bs. The scope is alot lighter than the NFs,S&Bs, USOs. Need to play with this scope more to give an accurate opinion. So far for the use I'am going to do. Great.
 
#43
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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Putting target turents on a benchrest scope hardly makes it a tactical scope. 1/8MOA come on. Nice looking though.
 
#44
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You can get in 1/4 or 1/8 moa turents.

The scope does not feel as sturdy has a S&B. But the glass is pretty clean. I would not knock it until you look through one. If they would just beef up the body more. It would be there. I wouldn't be the one who tested the strength of the scope body. Overall a dam good scope.

Only time will tell about the life of the scope though.
 
#46
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If you look at the elevation knobs. Even when it is 1/8 moa, it is only mark like a 1/4 moa. I kinda like this feature. Because you can dial right to your MOA. If you only need a small adjustment from there at 1000 yards. Only dial one click (1/8) and your have a finer adjustment.
Depends on the type of shooting your are going to use it for. It does have a easy Zero stop to. If you notice at the base of the elevation knob there is a ring that says 0-Set. 2 allen screws loosen, then turn the ring up to your set zero and tighten the allen screws tight. Very easy procedure. A lot easier than USO and NF. There is always plus and minus on every scope. Overall sticking to my judgement of the scope.Great Scope.
 
#47
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I looked at there 2.5x25 scopes. Might want to check them out. For the price and quaility I don't think it could be beat. This is going to be my next scope. If it is clean as my 10x60 scope. This is something to look at. These scopes are very clean and track great.
 
#48
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can get in 1/4 or 1/8 moa turents.

The scope does not feel as sturdy has a S&B. But the glass is pretty clean. I would not knock it until you look through one. If they would just beef up the body more. It would be there. I wouldn't be the one who tested the strength of the scope body. Overall a dam good scope.

Only time will tell about the life of the scope though.</div></div>

Don't get me wrong. I wasn't trying to bash March scope just the "Tactical" naming. I've heard they have some of the best clarity on the planet, HD like. The 2.5-25's turents look a lot like PH's, at least in the picture I saw.
 
#49
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I can see 6mm holes at 600y with my Leupy 6.5-20x56VXL on a clear day, so that is not saying much for the high-end scopes
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I've compared my March 5-32x and 10-60x with the new S&B 12-50 and at 30x it's a tie. At 40 and over the March loses way too much light and resolution vs the S&B. I love my March 5-32 and it will stay on my f-class rig, but the 10-60x was sold to make room for the S&B, no contest. First rate scopes all the way, but 40x and up is over the limit, use only if you can't live without 60x.

The March scopes up to 5-32x should be spectacular and hard to beat in terms of optics. Look through the higher mags before buying.

S&Bs are €2100-2300 over here, March is around €3000-3200 ($4200-$4500). Not a difficult decision anymore
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Not dissin' anyone, just a comparison.
 
#50
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They are price right now at 2900 for a MTR reticle 10x60 , 2700 for a 1/8 dot reticle. The 2.5x25 is price at 2130 I think it was. These optics are clear than NF. The S&B are price a little higher than the March scopes. IF you look for a 5x25 S&B you will pay somewhere around 2799 to 3199 In the US.
The 10x60 does work but after 40 it can't gather enough light but up to that it is pretty dam good. I would think the 2.5X 25 would be very clear. Same level like you said to the S&Bs. I own 2 S&Bs, great scope. Think it is at the top of the food chain. But March Is a close 2nd if not tied in optics. the durable would be another topic.
 
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