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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:07:55 AM EDT
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Did you leave the illumination on the whole time?
I've only had mine for two months but no issues yet. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 10:38:49 AM EDT
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Haven't had that issue yet so hope you get your scope running again soon.
The battery life is somewhere between 75-100 hours, which is standard for most of these CR2032-powered scopes. The Meopta has slightly longer battery life at 150 hrs, IIRC. I always turn my illum off when not in use. |
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Posted: 10/25/2014 7:18:12 AM EDT
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Did you leave the illumination on the whole time? I've only had mine for two months but no issues yet. about 50-50 on (auto shut off) or off (illumination off at setting zero) |
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Posted: 10/25/2014 8:38:34 AM EDT
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Try turning it completely off when it's in the safe. It may make a difference.
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Posted: 10/27/2014 12:41:24 AM EDT
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Try turning it completely off when it's in the safe. It may make a difference. I would say a majority of the time I did turn completely off. I have found it left on at least a couple of time but it turned on without any issues. As for the comment on the CR 2032, my Bushy TRS25 has outstanding battery life and it also uses the CR 2032. Perhaps I am expecting too much battery life for this scope? |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 12:50:20 AM EDT
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I would say a majority of the time I did turn completely off. I have found it left on at least a couple of time but it turned on without any issues. As for the comment on the CR 2032, my Bushy TRS25 has outstanding battery life and it also uses the CR 2032. Perhaps I am expecting too much battery life for this scope? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Try turning it completely off when it's in the safe. It may make a difference. I would say a majority of the time I did turn completely off. I have found it left on at least a couple of time but it turned on without any issues. As for the comment on the CR 2032, my Bushy TRS25 has outstanding battery life and it also uses the CR 2032. Perhaps I am expecting too much battery life for this scope? Yes, S&B Short Dot 1-4X and the Leupold Mk6 have roughly the same battery life. So did the Meopta KDot, until their latest version took it up to 150 hours or so. If you want a variable optic with the longest battery life, consider the VCOG. |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 12:13:00 PM EDT
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Whack the scope against a phone book a few times to get rid of the particles if you don't feel like sending it in.
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Posted: 11/16/2014 5:14:00 PM EDT
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Whack the scope against a phone book a few times to get rid of the particles if you don't feel like sending it in. Uh, will not try that :) Sent it into Burris. I'll report back if I have further issues. |
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Posted: 11/17/2014 3:23:07 PM EDT
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Uh, will not try that :) Sent it into Burris. I'll report back if I have further issues. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whack the scope against a phone book a few times to get rid of the particles if you don't feel like sending it in. Uh, will not try that :) Sent it into Burris. I'll report back if I have further issues. Please post your experience in dealing with Burris CS in their warranty coverage. |
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Posted: 11/17/2014 7:12:58 PM EDT
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Please post your experience in dealing with Burris CS in their warranty coverage. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whack the scope against a phone book a few times to get rid of the particles if you don't feel like sending it in. Uh, will not try that :) Sent it into Burris. I'll report back if I have further issues. Please post your experience in dealing with Burris CS in their warranty coverage. I had to send back an XTR 1.5-6 because it had specks in the glass as well. Nothing but outstanding service from Burris. I believe I had the scope back within two weeks of them receiving it. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 3:13:10 AM EDT
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I had to send back an XTR 1.5-6 because it had specks in the glass as well. Nothing but outstanding service from Burris. I believe I had the scope back within two weeks of them receiving it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Whack the scope against a phone book a few times to get rid of the particles if you don't feel like sending it in. Uh, will not try that :) Sent it into Burris. I'll report back if I have further issues. Please post your experience in dealing with Burris CS in their warranty coverage. I had to send back an XTR 1.5-6 because it had specks in the glass as well. Nothing but outstanding service from Burris. I believe I had the scope back within two weeks of them receiving it. Thanks, good to hear. I have no complaints on my 1-5 but it's good to know that they stand behind their products like they say they do. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 8:23:54 AM EDT
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Whack the scope against a phone book a few times to get rid of the particles if you don't feel like sending it in. If you're under 25, that's a large book printed on pulp paper that the phone company used to send you every year. It listed all the names and numbers of residents in your calling area, and had a feature called the "yellow pages" that listed all the local businesses, and ONLY the local businesses. The fragmented "yellow pages" on the web are grossly inefficient compared to this old analog technology. They were good for whacking things, boosting your kids up to see over the dash, and pellet gun target backstops. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 9:31:30 AM EDT
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Yes, S&B Short Dot 1-4X and the Leupold Mk6 have roughly the same battery life. So did the Meopta KDot, until their latest version took it up to 150 hours or so. If you want a variable optic with the longest battery life, consider the VCOG. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Try turning it completely off when it's in the safe. It may make a difference. I would say a majority of the time I did turn completely off. I have found it left on at least a couple of time but it turned on without any issues. As for the comment on the CR 2032, my Bushy TRS25 has outstanding battery life and it also uses the CR 2032. Perhaps I am expecting too much battery life for this scope? Yes, S&B Short Dot 1-4X and the Leupold Mk6 have roughly the same battery life. So did the Meopta KDot, until their latest version took it up to 150 hours or so. If you want a variable optic with the longest battery life, consider the VCOG. What is the VCOG battery life on 6? |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 11:44:04 AM EDT
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Try turning it completely off when it's in the safe. It may make a difference. I would say a majority of the time I did turn completely off. I have found it left on at least a couple of time but it turned on without any issues. As for the comment on the CR 2032, my Bushy TRS25 has outstanding battery life and it also uses the CR 2032. Perhaps I am expecting too much battery life for this scope? Yes, S&B Short Dot 1-4X and the Leupold Mk6 have roughly the same battery life. So did the Meopta KDot, until their latest version took it up to 150 hours or so. If you want a variable optic with the longest battery life, consider the VCOG. What is the VCOG battery life on 6? Something like 700 hours or similar to an XPS series EOTech. It is not EOTech bright though. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 1:11:36 PM EDT
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Something like 700 hours or similar to an XPS series EOTech. It is not EOTech bright though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Try turning it completely off when it's in the safe. It may make a difference. I would say a majority of the time I did turn completely off. I have found it left on at least a couple of time but it turned on without any issues. As for the comment on the CR 2032, my Bushy TRS25 has outstanding battery life and it also uses the CR 2032. Perhaps I am expecting too much battery life for this scope? Yes, S&B Short Dot 1-4X and the Leupold Mk6 have roughly the same battery life. So did the Meopta KDot, until their latest version took it up to 150 hours or so. If you want a variable optic with the longest battery life, consider the VCOG. What is the VCOG battery life on 6? Something like 700 hours or similar to an XPS series EOTech. It is not EOTech bright though. Right, I had read on the Triji website 700 hours was on setting 4, I figured maybe you had done a battery test... Battery life aside, how usable do YOU find the VCOG on 1x with no illumination? I have been waiting for the Black Friday sales to by 2 1-6 scopes, I was leaning toward the Mk6 but reading a thead on M4 entitled "getting over the need for daylight brightness in an LPV" (or something like that) kinda has me rethinking. I have used the Mk6 at the static range on a friend's rifle and love it, however without illumination on 1x it is less than ideal and considering how short battery lives tend to be on LPVs I've been giving second looks at the SWFA SS HD 1-6, Bushnell Tactical Elite 1-6.5 SFP (mil version), Burris XTR ii 1-5 & the VCOG... Due in large part to useful 1x without illumination. |
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Posted: 11/18/2014 1:21:13 PM EDT
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You can always see the reticle because of the thick lines surrounding it, directing your eye. In the very brightest conditions btw 12-3PM, the reticle will turn from red to brownish.
And I can see some folks thinking that illumination is not that important. It depends on what you want to do with your rifle. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 12:02:18 AM EDT
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Received my XTR II 1-5 scope with no issues.
Per RMA verification report the scope was "recentered, recoiled, and fog tested. Removed internal debris, resealed and recoiled to verify function. Scope functions properly" What they mention "recoiled", does that mean they place it on a rifle and ensure large round recoil does not affect the reticle? BTW, it took about 3 weeks for repair for those who want to know how long repair takes for this kind of job. Thanks guys! |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 12:26:32 PM EDT
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Thanks for the follow-up and glad they took care of you!
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Posted: 12/17/2014 1:10:44 PM EDT
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What they mention "recoiled", does that mean they place it on a rifle and ensure large round recoil does not affect the reticle? Most manufacturers have a machine that simulates a heavy recoiling rifle over and over to test them. I believe Leupold has a picture or video somewhere on their site. |
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Posted: 12/17/2014 4:01:10 PM EDT
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Most manufacturers have a machine that simulates a heavy recoiling rifle over and over to test them. I believe Leupold has a picture or video somewhere on their site. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What they mention "recoiled", does that mean they place it on a rifle and ensure large round recoil does not affect the reticle? Most manufacturers have a machine that simulates a heavy recoiling rifle over and over to test them. I believe Leupold has a picture or video somewhere on their site. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgMOd5h-XfA |
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