Fitting after-market Scope dials... Experiences please

I have a Leupold VX-III 4.5-14, though at the time of purchase I did not think to get turrets put on it.. but now Im thinking I'd be at an advantage to do so, if wanting to do a little Long range...?

Stoney Point have aftermarket turrets, as well as other brands etc...


Is there any experiences to be learned with these types of things..??


Im well aware that sending to Leupold is probably the right thing to do, however Im at a loss as to how I would get my scope back as there is the blanket ban on firearm parts including scopes out of the States...?



With thanks...

You can send through the importer as they were telling me they now send optics of once a week so the wait should not be so long as they used to be

The Loopy turrets are all a little too tall for my liking esp the VX-III type (both standard and after market). Take this into account if it is to be your only hunting rifle. The CDS system is way better for a hunter rifle. No dramas i know of sending to Leupold, just keep your out going freight receipts etc. I got customs giving me a hard time on a return for repairs scope. They thought I may be trying to bring in a new one with a dodgy import declaration. They were good in the end but I still got stung GST on the repair.

Thanks kiwijames....

Aftermarket (read, NOT Leupold ) turrets no good...?

Now that the exchange rate has decided to drop like a lead balloon.. hmm..

I don't have a heap of experience with them but I don't know of anything other than the Stoney Creek. As the VX3 is still a coin slot style I'd imagine there is not a lot of options. They can really only be as good as the existing turret is as far as clicks etc go as all they do is slip over the top using the cap thread. Still tall. Only other option is a new turret assembly and all I know of is the Loopy custom shop.

stoney point wont fit with the vx3 finger adjustable turrets. they need the older style coin adjustable slot

+1 for CDS system

leupold is the way to go.
If you get really enthused about this plan PM me and ill pay half the postage so we can post them together, I want the same thing done. I just cant be bothered getting around to it,
the other option is to sell what you have and buy what you want.

probably cost less sending it to leupold but will mean you are without scope for a month or two

Haha I don't know shit! They're Stoney Point not Stoney Creek!

I did know bout the VXIII vs VX3 difference. I'm just lazy ;)

Never heard that one before. Since when have they stopped exporting scopes?



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Import/Export Licensing Requirements
•Customers located in the following countries may return riflescopes to the product service facility in their country or the Leupold factory WITHOUT import/export licensing requirements:AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, ICELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, NEW CALEDONIA, PORTUGAL, SCOTLAND, SPAIN, TURKEY, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

anyone sent one recently?

surely this is just an ass covering move

I am also interested in how to go about this. Was thinking of getting some 1/4 MOA CDS Turrets put on my VX3 4.5-14x40mm. I have the B&C reticle which is great when you remember to wind the magnification up on it. :P But having the ability to dial would make things a little easier when pushing out further. Would you not just get NZ Asia to send it on your behalf via your local hunting store to make shipping easier?

Anyone have an idea on the rough cost of getting it done?

lets stick em all in a big box and post em haha

next time just get the VX3 with the cds.......save the hassle:D

Hiya
When I had m1 knobs fitted it was $130 US about 5 years ago,that included return postage.
MARK

Having one CDS scope makes me want all of them to be like that
and iv only had it a week

Well I have made the decision to go ahead and get one fitted. Talked to the guys at NZ Asia and they reckon about $100 per turret (Including shipping) and a 1-2 month turnaround at the moment. Just have to drop it off to Stacy at the local Hamills and I'm all sorted.

Is NZ asia the dreaded nz leupold agent that lets your scope sit there till they have enough to send away?

I could help by sending mine to them to have the same thing done I suppose

They told me they send a package of scopes for repairs/custom shop work every friday so hopefully the wait isn't that long. The bloke said that quite often the turnaround is quite a lot faster but didn't want to say 3 weeks only to take 6 weeks. I am having that exact issue with another importer regarding a warranty replacement, who quoted 4 weeks for replacement, and that was at easter! still waiting too.

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...48/#post134440

Bought said Stoney Point Target Knob
Feels like good bit of gear. Follow the link to the for sale to see how clever I was ??

Attachment 11491

Attachment 11492

And all my loopy scopes have no slots in them..Some are sluts but no slots.. :thumbsup:

Gutted Happy, off to the custom shop for you too eh?

Sending scopes off every Friday? I know there's a ton of leupolds in nz but that's either a heap of custom turrets or a heap of repairs!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by savage270

Sending scopes off every Friday? I know there's a ton of leupolds in nz but that's either a heap of custom turrets or a heap of repairs!

---

Zeiss Conquest repairs :)

I have one of those stones point turrets. They are not to bad as long as you remember how many revolutions you are away from zero. Because there is no indication once you have forgotten how many Turns you did dial in last.
That is were the standard leupold target turret shines.
What about the CDS? Is there a kind of zero stop?
I would love to put one on a few of my leupolds.
Friwi

A quick look down the bore will tell you if your a turn out.
It will be miles off

Sent from my GT-S5360T using Tapatalk 2

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bryan

Gutted Happy, off to the custom shop for you too eh?

---

No Its only .308 and for bush shooting so not long range . Ill buy another scope with turrets for dialling eventually then put this VX111 back on AR on QR mount where it was for night shooting.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Happy

No Its only .308 and for bush shooting so not long range . Ill buy another scope with turrets for dialling eventually then put this VX111 back on AR on QR mount where it was for night shooting.

---

Fair enough, you would be better off without exposed turrets for bush stalking anyway, especially in the Kaimais. :D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

A quick look down the bore will tell you if your a turn out.
It will be miles off

Sent from my GT-S5360T using Tapatalk 2

---

One wrong turn and you are only about 15" at 100 yds. I can not really call that miles! It might not be enough to miss but would be enough to wound big game. Plus, bore sighting is definitely not an exact science. When I see how many barrels more or less bent I had through my lathe and having sighted in a lot of rifles you sometime get some surprises!

And bore sighting in the middle of the bush while not impossible is not the easiest.

Friwi

15" like i said miles off ! You don't have to zero it its already zerod just work out what revolution you are on, and a quick look will tell you plain as day. :)

Sent from my GT-S5360T using Tapatalk 2

I've had two of my VX 3 Lr 4x14's done, just sent them to leupold, they fitted M1 turrets and sent them right back
Paid by C/card.
No drama at Customs.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Friwi

One wrong turn and you are only about 15" at 100 yds. I can not really call that miles! It might not be enough to miss but would be enough to wound big game. Plus, bore sighting is definitely not an exact science. When I see how many barrels more or less bent I had through my lathe and having sighted in a lot of rifles you sometime get some surprises!

And bore sighting in the middle of the bush while not impossible is not the easiest.

Friwi

---

So 15" isn't miles at a Hundy? that's shamefully out:P.I have bore sighted in the bush im not trying to be a smart ass but its easy.doing it in town however isn't!!."almost gave the old lady across the road a heartatak a few weeks back:D

Nasty Factory Trigger, how are you getting on ?

This is my 7mm projectile testing rig, in 7mm rem mag, its extremely quiet with the MAE suppressor and beaut to shoot.

This 4.5-14-50 (30mm tube) scope has been used excessively, dialing for all sorts of 7mm projectiles, at all distances to 1500yrds, it still tracks true and returns to its 200yrd zero time after time with monotonous regularity :)

You can trust the Leupolds and the CDS turrets.

Havin a wee rest
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps1da5b60e.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps3cabd60a.jpg



Follow the leader
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps72c36e34.jpg

Oops, posted in wrong thread :sick:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bryan

Well I have made the decision to go ahead and get one fitted. Talked to the guys at NZ Asia and they reckon about $100 per turret (Including shipping) and a 1-2 month turnaround at the moment. Just have to drop it off to Stacy at the local Hamills and I'm all sorted.

---

Has your scope arrived back yet?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

Has your scope arrived back yet?

---

Na not yet, only been 4 weeks, I'll probably call them next week to check up on progress. Still waiting on my bloody stock replacement under warranty. The 4 weeks quoted has turned into 16 weeks of waiting and calling...grrr...I am itching to get stuck into my 7mm again.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jakewire

I've had two of my VX 3 Lr 4x14's done, just sent them to leupold, they fitted M1 turrets and sent them right back
Paid by C/card.
No drama at Customs.

---

Ive had two done and just dealt with the factory direct. CDS dialling fitted to two VX 3's . No stress.