March 40-60 Discontinued ??

[Skeptic123]

I just saw on Optics Planet that the March 40-60 High Master has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Any scoop on the reason? New model, didn't sell, etc..

 

[Fuj]

I was going to get one from Long Range Shooters Supply
before I bought my Night Force Comp. They would get me
one but it would take too long for my needs.

 

[fkimble@charter.net]

I would think there would not be much of a market for that power range. But what do I know.

Frank

 

[Larry Koch]

I just saw on Planet Optics that the March 40-60 High Master has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Any scoop on the reason? New model, didn't sell, etc..

There Web site says you can order one. But only with 3/32 dot.

 

[newbieshooter]

this page doesn't show the 40-60 as discontinued:

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[spike-55]

this page doesn't show the 40-60 as discontinued:

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looks like the old glass that is NOT the super ED glass is discontinued???
the other is the new super ED glass and much better but more expensive - if possible- is still available??
stan

 

[Mulligan]

D60EV52 (MOA, Normal) | MARCH Scopes | DEON Optical Design CorporationMARCH Scopes | DEON Optical Design Corporation

MARCH Scopes Official Site

marchscopes.com

Still on the March website

CW

 

[Mulligan]

MARCH FIXED POWER | CAL SHOOTING

www.calshootingsupplies.com

Mr. Murdica still has them listed on his website.

CW

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

I checked with Deon and, as I suspected, the rumor is wrong. "Planet Optics" is confused. Optics Planet is no better, the March 40-60X52 EP Zoom is not being discontinued. As a rule, never believe what you read on the internet at non-manufacturer websites.

The March 40-60X52 EP Zoom is a highly specialized optics aimed (pun intended) at shooters who require some zoom capability but want total guarantee that the POA will not shift while zooming their non-FFP scope.

The 40-60X52 zooms the fixed image using the eyepiece. This is highly prized by benchresters as there will not be ANY shift in POA while zooming in and out.

To the OP, I think it would be "a good thing (tm)" is you modified or updated the subject line since this is fake news.

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

I would think there would not be much of a market for that power range. But what do I know.

Frank

Obviously, very little about this subject.

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

The March 40-60X52 EP Zoom is available in three different reticles. I believe none of them are etched. As I explained earlier, this is a very specialized optic and near-perfect for its intended use.

This is the second version on the EP Zoom March scope.

D60EV52 (MOA, Normal) | MARCH Scopes | DEON Optical Design CorporationMARCH Scopes | DEON Optical Design Corporation

MARCH Scopes Official Site

marchscopes.com

 

[Skeptic123]

I checked with Deon and, as I suspected, the rumor is wrong. "Planet Optics" is confused. Optics Planet is no better, the March 40-60X52 EP Zoom is not being discontinued. As a rule, never believe what you read on the internet at non-manufacturer websites.

The March 40-60X52 EP Zoom is a highly specialized optics aimed (pun intended) at shooters who require some zoom capability but want total guarantee that the POA will not shift while zooming their non-FFP scope.

The 40-60X52 zooms the fixed image using the eyepiece. This is highly prized by benchresters as there will not be ANY shift in POA while zooming in and out.

To the OP, I think it would be "a good thing (tm)" is you modified or updated the subject line since this is fake news.

Well, that's an interesting dilemma. I purchased one and received it Xmas eve. Was on Optic Planets website and saw that it showed as being discontinued. Packed it up and returned it Tuesday. Guess I'll give them a call and see if they will just send it back. Scope looked great!

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

Well, that's an interesting dilemma. I purchased one and received it Xmas eve. Was on Optic Planets website and saw that it showed as being discontinued. Packed it up and returned it Tuesday. Guess I'll give them a call and see if they will just send it back. Scope looked great!

It's an amazing scope, and as I explained earlier, it's a very specialized riflescope. Deon is very proud of that scope, which is why it has Super ED lens elements, along with its sibling the 48X52 model.

I also noticed that you updated the subject line; well done.

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

Great scope for Mid or Long range BR.

Eyepiece did take a little getting used to for me as it can affect eye relief adjustment so I would take that into consideration with initial setup.

That is correct. Something has to move to get the magnification and since the eyepiece is the mechanism that is used to increase said magnification it has to grow a little. On the other hand you have the utmost guarantee there will be NO POA shift throughout the zoom.

 

[DngBat7]

I know this post is a few months old. I stopped in person to euro optics yesterday. Got to look through several marches. Salesmen was nice, But knowledge was limited on some specific things. How does this scope compare to the 10-60. Which would be the better for short and longer range benchrest? Pros and cons of each one comparatively?

 

[Turbulent Turtle]

@X-47B Let me preface my reply by stating that I know virtually nothing of benchrest first-hand, I have never competed in the discipline. Also, I do not own a Mach 40-60 EP Zoom, though I have looked through one a several SHOT shows. It is an intriguing design, for a very special purpose, to wit benchrest shooting.

Essentially, the EP Zoom design is a fixed power 40X52 March scope with High Master (Super ED) lens, with an eyepiece that has a zoom built, just like any number of spotting scopes. The eyepiece has a 1.5X zoom mechanism built-in. What this does is to magnify the SFP image by up to 1.5 X. This guarantees there is absolutely no shift in the reticle throughput the zoom range. It's biggest difference from a regular eyepiece is that the eyepiece itself will grow a little as you zoom out. This will cause you to shift position as the eye relief will change a little.

The March-X 10-60X56 HM has a 56mm objective and its zoom range is 6X. I have never noticed a shift of the reticle in the zoom range. If I were to compare the two scopes, and knowing that I shoot at 50X all the time, year round, thanks to the shimmer protection from the Super ED lenses in the 10-60X56, that would be the difference for me. The 56mm objective lens brings in more light and more resolution to the eye compared to the 52mm objective of the EP Zoom design. But I somewhat doubt I would be able to see much difference between the two pictures.

Also, the 10-60X56 is 10 ounces heavier than the EP Zoom and is a 34MM main tube compared to the 30mm EP Zoom.

For your stated purposes, I would be hard pressed to decide which one, but I would probably look very closely at the EP Zoom for the weight and cost savings. They are both awesome scopes.

 

[FNSafari]

I have one on a 13.5 lb 30BR score rifle. Really like it. It adjusts honestly and holds POI solidly. It's designed for benchrest specifically, hence the X range. Makes sense to me.