I'm weakening - new Sightron 36x for $339

[Gollum]

MidwayUSA has Sightron S2 36x scopes on clearance for $359, and I've got a $20 off coupon, making the scope $339, until midnight tonight.

Vs all the Christmas bills.......

family, bargan, family, bargan.......

 

[USAPatriot]

And I was just going to start a thread with the question:

What are the chief differences between the Sightron and the Weaver T-36?

I've got a Weaver, I like it just fine but the field is pretty dark. Is the Sightron any better? Contrast, clarity? Other opinions or comments? -Rod-

 

[Gollum]

I have a Sightron 36x already, mounted on my 30BR. I can see my hits on paper @ 500 yards.

I've looked through my buddys Weaver 36X, looked about the same clarity as mine. He has a Sightron also, and says they are equal in his opinion.

 

[USAPatriot]

Is eye relief about the same? Size and weight? Sun shade?,I haven't looked at the Sightron's specs in a few months) -Rod-

 

[Gollum]

Sightons web site for the 36X

3.4" eye relief according to the specs.

My first one came with a 3" or 4" sunshade, and a felt cover, that covers the scope with the sunshade screwed on. No caps, which would be a nice thing to have also.

 

[Aussie_bob]

Well i have a Bausch& Lomb 36X that is terrific and just the other day i got another off Ebay for $380 plus from the same Bloke a 36X Sightron $300 and $32 freight to Aussie land even if i don`t like the sightron i know i can get more than what i paid for it here in Aus and the Bausch & Lomb well if its like my other one i would have paid $600 for it alone no worries will probably end up with the sightron on my rim fire for 50 and 100 yard shooting in comp.
Looks like i will have to build a 6BR for the B&L.

 

[Gollum]

Yep, always NEED something- -either too many guns, or too many scopes....,and you can never have too many guns, or scopes)

Evidently the S2 36x is being up graded, Midway has Sightron "Big Sky" scopes listed, but none on inventory. I'm wondering if they didn't go for a 50mm objective. Price looks $100 higher also.

 

[tightneck]

I really like my Sightrons. I have two 36X's on my competition guns. I'll be interested to see the new model when it comes out. As for customer sevice, how's this...I bought one used from another member of this forum but when he went to get it ready to ship my way, he noticed a problem in the optics that he had'nt seen before. He contacted me and let me know the problem and he also contacted Sightron. He then shipped the scope directly to them, and a few days later they sent me a brand new scope. That's backing your product and then some.

 

[USAPatriot]

I picked up a Sightron 36x today off of Ebay for $313.00. I checked Midway last week and they were all gone but price listed,presumably the price they listed will be for the new models) was something like $529.00. Yow. -Rod-

 

[egwyn]

I own three of them. For the price I don,t think you will find a better buy.

 

[USAPatriot]

I own three of them. For the price I don,t think you will find a better buy.

I hope you're right. Last year Walt,Berger) suggested I pick one up for the new 6BR and I've been mulling it over until now. I've got a Weaver T-36 on my 700VS that I'm very happy with though it can be a strain on the eyes. I'm going to put off shooting the ammo I currently have loaded up until after New Years I guess, so I can mount the new scope. -Rod-

 

[swks]

Sightron Fixed Power

Got the following from Sightron several days ago.
__________________________________________________________

The new line is called SII BIG SKY and will be available
Feb/March 07. We have upgraded and changed a few options on each model of
our old SII line of scopes. A few changes are as follows:

Higher quality glass and polish, every lens has ZACT-7 coating, front & rear
lens has Climate Control Coating which prevents water from sticking or
fogging.

More eye relief.

All AO's no longer 720 degrees now only 360 degrees, 1/8 minute dials have
10 minutes per revolution, 1/4 minute dials have 20 minutes per revolution.

Pull up resettable finger adjustable dial turrets on all hunting models.

All scopes will now accept a sunshade, however only the target models are
included, others will be offered for sale.

All SII BIG SKY scopes will now have dust covers included.

 

[tightneck]

I don't know how full of it Midway is but they have them listed as backorder ok and expected in stock in a couple weeks...