December 28, 2007, 01:15 AM | #1 |
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Shepard scopes
Anybody have feed back on Sherpard scopes? My question is the bullet drop reticule caliber specific?
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December 29, 2007, 01:48 PM | #2 |
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yes i think it is ,, when ordering you have to tell them what caliber it is for
i have a friend that has one on a 375 h&h and he loves it nice scope ocharry |
December 29, 2007, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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I believe its more velocity/bullet coefficient specific. The same scope can be used with multiple calibers if they fit in the same parameters.
I had one on a 700 varmint in .308 and it worked as advertised. There is no faster, or easier to use scope for ranging. Just put the target into the appropriate circle and squeeze the trigger. You can instantly tell if the zero has been messed with or if you didnt dial the windage back. The vertical and horizontal scale hash marks are also zero repeatable, and allow you to dial off for windage. Great scopes, you wont regret buying one. |
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Here's my analysis of the Shepherd scopes, which I posted over on AR15.com some months ago
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December 30, 2007, 01:19 AM | #5 |
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Zak is deadnuts on. I had a Shepherd once. Every criticism Zak detailed is right on the money, and are my criticisms of the Shepherd line.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned specifically--Shepherds are good enough for hunting, but their reticles are 'way too thick for all but the most casual target shooting. Mine wouldn't hold its' zero; I had to send it back for warranty work. It took ~2 1/2 months, and I sold it "immediately". It took me 3 months--there's not much of a market for it among those who're fluent with MOA-based or mildot reticles. For the money involved, I think it makes more sense to go with a Leupold or Burris Black Diamond. |
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