Sakar spotting scope

reb8600

April 23, 2002 16:50

I have never heard of this brand, can anyone tell me of the quality of them. Thanks.

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  He Dog

  April 24, 2002 07:39

  I have spent a lot of time researching spotting scopes before buying a Leica. I have never run across a Sakar either. The best bet would probably be to stay away from it, and save your nickels for a good brand of known quality, unless you are prepared to thoroughly test it and it has a very good warranty.

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  Mr. Lobo

  April 24, 2002 11:38

  I was drawn in by the price and picked one up a couple of weeks ago. I would not buy another one. The two main problems are the lens coating changes the colors and also seems to darken up the scope. My target was in the shade at 100 yards and I had to work at seeing the holes from my 06.
  
  Jim

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  He Dog

  April 24, 2002 13:34

  If the scope seems to change colors there is a good chance that there are no lens coatings, but rather it has lenses tinted to look coated. Not being able to see in to shaded areas is another indication that the lenses are not coated and are losing a lot of light to reflection and refraction within the scope. Particularly if it is in the "economy" price range you see a lot of corners cut. You lose about 4% of transmitted light at each air to glass surface without coatings. With optics more than most things you get what you pay for, and you certainly pay for what you get.
  
  Be sure when you buy that you get optics that are "fully multi coated," and check the Warranty. The top lines have lifetime warranties on materials and workmanship. Leupold's warranty is one word: Forever.
  
  The top scopes made will run you about $1,500+, but you can get some really good ones for half that and very serviceable ones for $250-$350. Depends upon how it will be used and under what conditions.
  Good Shooting!

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