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    hawk endurance 3/12x50 illuminated dot.

    as above. set up on my 17 hmr

    simple really, got it from a gent on here and it seemed to be OK, i used it for the first time last night, zeroed it a 50 yards well happy with the positive clicks on the elevation and traverse adjusters, so a simple break down.

    1, build quality , 9/10 turret caps are plastic. and lets the scope down.

    2, ergonomics , 9/10 illuminator rotation clicks are very stiff.

    3, looks , 10/10 not much to add to that.

    4 reticule , 10/10 very simple clear crisp and not so big as to cover your target.

    5, used in white light , 10/10 very very clear.

    6, use under a dim red filter , 9/10 also very clear,

    7, use of the illuminated dot ( i have never been a fan of illuminated stuff ) 8/10 i like it and it had 11 settings. but not overly bright as to blind you with a red glare in the tube.

    8, fast eye bell focus ( stunningly good ), 10/10 rotates into locking positions and stays where you leave it.

    9, price a tad over the top when new , 8/10 £390, is a lot of cash, but a tad to much for this i think.

    10, debens service to rectify a faulty illuminator, 1 day turn around , 10/10 sent it back to have the illuminator fixed

    11, FOV in both low and high magnification, very good , 9/10 clear even on 12 mag.

    12, clarity of lenses ( jap ) very good and clear, 9/10 as with most scopes they can suffer a tad under the red light for lamping and this was no different.


    Would i buy one new, the answer is no, luckily for me this was at a stunningly good price and a cracking purchase.


    overall very happy with it and look forward to another report on the second hand meopta artemis 2100 3/12x50 illuminated i purchased on here, to see how it compares.


    well happy go get one, ( second hand that is )

    bob.
    Last edited by Scotland rifles; 06-06-2008 at 08:39 AM.

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    JIMLITTLEDEVIL is offline I love the smell of napalm in the morning
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    Hawk endurance 3-12 x 50

    I have had two of these scopes and on both of them i have had the same problem.

    Both scopes were brand new.

    The o-ring seal on the rheostat has come out after a few turns.

    The bloke in the shop told me this is a regular occurance !

    My opinion , its an ok scope apart from the illuminated version.

    A little bit pricey and very stiff to adjust.

    Clicks are positive and easy to use.

    Clear image at dawn and dusk .... good in daylight

    Good looking scope.

    Not sure if i would buy another one though.

    JLD

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    Quote Originally Posted by JIMLITTLEDEVIL View Post
    I have had two of these scopes and on both of them i have had the same problem.

    Both scopes were brand new.

    The o-ring seal on the rheostat has come out after a few turns.

    The bloke in the shop told me this is a regular occurance !

    My opinion , its an ok scope apart from the illuminated version.

    A little bit pricey and very stiff to adjust.

    Clicks are positive and easy to use.

    Clear image at dawn and dusk .... good in daylight

    Good looking scope.

    Not sure if i would buy another one though.

    JLD
    I honestly don't mean to sound sarky but it will sound that way. If you bought two why would you not buy another?

    Kev

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    JIMLITTLEDEVIL is offline I love the smell of napalm in the morning
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    Smile

    Quote Originally Posted by clanger View Post
    I honestly don't mean to sound sarky but it will sound that way. If you bought two why would you not buy another?

    Kev
    You are being sarky and you cannot read very well !

    I said i have had Two of these scopes. You assume i have purchased Two didnt you ?

    Lesson to be learnt here .. Never assume , it makes an ASS out of U AND ME.

    ONE NEW & ONE REPLACEMENT , Just for people who like things absolutely clear.

    Simples !

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