Gloss scope

[62flint]

Buddy of mine bought a Ruger African in 35whelan
Looking for a gloss scope that would be appropriate for it. Unfortunately I do not see any one making new gloss scopes ,,, or maybe we ain’t looking in the right spot.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

eBay

 

[Granygudness]

I've always had an affinity for the older, gloss Vari-X III 6.5 x 20 variables. One of my older scopes developed some issues. I sent it in and they wouldn't repair it, just replaced it with a new Vari X 5HD which wasn't a bad deal, just that I kind of like the old gloss scopes.

 

[Papa72]

+1 eBay. I have 2 Vari-X 3iii 1.5-5 gloss scopes purchased on eBay. They are 1” tubes but that’s what I was looking for.

 

[ThreeJacks]

I have not tried them yet, but I have heard US Cerakote will custom treat your scope with a gloss finish.

Pricing:

Scope - $100

Rings / Bases - $20 per pair

Talley Style Rings - $30

Shipping - $15

 

[flatwater bill]

Having a gloss scope is like having a dog that barks at cars...............but I do have a 6.5X20 for sale.........FWB

 

[62flint]

Having a gloss scope is like having a dog that barks at cars...............but I do have a 6.5X20 for sale.........FWB

Send the details I will pass it along.

Watching ebay,
But I would think some one would make a shiny scope to go with shiny metal. I guess the mattel/barbie gun era is to far upon us

 

[Buck51]

Leica Fortis is a new gloss scope. Saw one at SCI. Looks great!

 

[dchum]

^ Leica just filled this gap in the market.

Pretty scope and top end glass

 

[Safari Dave]

Someone needs to continue to make a glossy scope for glossy rifles.

(Mark V Weatherby's, Remington 700 BDL's, older rifles, etc.)

Leupold could own the market with a really durable 1 inch diameter 1.5-5x20 and a 3.5-10x40 3HD in a glossy finish.

My suggestions to them have gone ignored...


I'd be fine with Zeiss, Swarovski, Trijicon....



A Leica should work perfectly, however.

My Leica compact binoculars have never failed me.

 

[Safari Dave]

Beware of eBay for scope purchases.

I have purchased 2 counterfeits.
1 - Leupold
1 - Sig Sauer

It took way too much "verification" to get my money back...

 

[HankBuck]

Buddy of mine bought a Ruger African in 35whelan
Looking for a gloss scope that would be appropriate for it. Unfortunately I do not see any one making new gloss scopes ,,, or maybe we ain’t looking in the right spot.

@62flint - you can find excellent condition used scopes on Ebay or GunBroker. I also prefer a gloss scope, I’ve purchased used or ANIB Leupold Vari III 2.5-8 36m objective (1” tube) and they have worked well on my heavier caliber rifles (.45-70, .375 H&H, .30-06). They hold zero, great clarity, trim & light weight.