Shepherd scope Quality
Cabelas SALESman seemed to think Shepherd scopes were the way to go for quality, use, one shot zeroing, dual reticles etc. Opinions from people not trying to sell me one would be appreciated.
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kasey,
I do not sell optics-thus my opinion only. I have fired some rifles with Shepherd optics that friends have purchased-these were only "range conditions". Although accurate at "range conditions" I hate the scopes. There is just too much to view within the lenses.
The one shot zero appears to be a selling point but not for me. I have no idea what your intended purpose would be for the scope.
Cabela's is a first rate company but they are in the business to make
money. Salesmen are just that-and I am one. I would explore all the optic manufacturer's-Leupold, Burris, etc. Then decide. Perhaps
Guns and Glass will stop by. I value their opinion. I, personally use
Leupolds for hunting and have never had a problem. 1010 -
I RECENTLY LOOKED INTO THE SHEPHERD SCOPE LINE AND OPTED NOT TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
TOO MUCH GLASS CLUTTER, CIRCLES, LINES, ETC..
I DONT BELIEVE IT WOULD BE A GOOD SCOPE FOR VARMINT HUNTING(MY PASSION). THE RANGING SEEMS TO BE MORE FOR "BODY MASS HITS" NOT PRECISION TARGET SHOOTING.0 -
I don't sell optics, but I do own a shepherd scope. Its on a 300 win mag. I've used it the last 4 elk/deer seasons. It has held up good. It takes a little more practice to get use to the range finding circles. I reccomend off season practice on rock chucks for the 18" circle. once you get to trust the range finder circles you can realy long range shoot, although 600 yards is the most I feel comfortable with. The other nice feature is you can tell real quickly if the reticle has moved during transporting, which it never has. 0 -
Are they cluttered....Yes.
Can you get used to it....Yes.
Is the glass quality good.....Yes (Brighter than either of my Leupold vari-x II's)
Are Shepherds claims about their scope BS.....No, not that I can see with mine.
Are they "target scopes".....No, they are designed for killing not bullseye punching.
Like all "Drop Compensating scopes", you should match your ACTUAL muzzle velocity and bullet BC to the scope, not just go with the "book" recogmendation (I'm using the "recogmended" scope for a 300WM on my 30-06 due to my "favorate" load of a 150grNBT @ a chronographed 3000fps, instead of the one thats recogmended for the -06 class)
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
Shepherd quality is very good.
It does as advertised. when the patents are off, you will see many scope companies copy Dan's design. Springfield Armory's scope(they buy it- not make it) has actually violated the patent.
I've sold quite a few Shep's, and worked with a few (few) problem shooters.
The following are human problems,- not the Shepherds:
>Bought wrong model. Reticules are set for cartridge families.
>Switched cartridges.
>Don't know how,....what they bought works......!
>Wrong expectations. Think that just slapping one one a rifle means 'dead-on' shots all the time.
>Marginal shooting skills.
>Something wrong with rifle, or ammo causing shot deviation.
>Marinal mounts, OR poor installation.
>Don't have it adjusted correctly. Very common!!!! Can't see right. Circles can some times seem be to close.
>Aren't used to equipment. Must learn & practice.
Have never traded a Shep' back. Never had anyone ask to. On the contrary, have gotten referrals from users.
Ohio Dog- your posts and emails indicate that your looking for shorter range shots...most less than 300 yds. The Shepherd will do that, and much longer ones,...but it was designed for mainly medium-long distance ranging, AND as a BDC so you can just plain ole' shoot & hit the target accurately.
If might be that the Shep' will be doing more that you really need, (Ranging & Bullet Drop Compensation), so alot of what's built in won't be used very much. Perhaps a good standard style reticule will work just fine, and save some $$$$.
Happy Bullet Holes!0 -
I don't sell scopes, but own 2 sheppards. They are great hunting scopes for long range shots. I put Leupolds on most of my guns, but for ultra long range shots I use my Sheppards. Great quality, easy to use once you practice with them. Nothing faster for figguering long ranges, nothing to twist, turn or calcilate, just aim and fire. If you need to shoot GAME at long range, this is a good scope to use. You'll never be sorry.
SEMPER FI MAC, SEMPER FI0 -
I had a Shephard scope and used it to make the longest one shot kill I ever tried. Unfortunately, the warranty did not cover being blown in three pieces during a rifle blow-up. I still have the parts.
Mobuck0 -
Thanks to all! I like to hear differing opinions...pros and cons... I really appreciate this forum and members for learning inexpensively vs. trial and $ error.
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