Looking at these scopes to replace my old Conquest.
Where is the go to place in NZ to buy?
Im happy to import and pay the GST but I would prefer to buy local.
Looking at the 1.5-8x32.
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Looking at these scopes to replace my old Conquest.
Where is the go to place in NZ to buy?
Im happy to import and pay the GST but I would prefer to buy local.
Looking at the 1.5-8x32.
picked one up from Serious Shooters recently who seem to keep the pencil fairly sharp, different model though
Have you had a good look through an ER5 Timmay?
The only reason I ask is that I looked at buying one of these as I have some other Leica optics (Ultravid binos) which are fantastic, but I was very disappointed in how heavy the reticle was and ended up buying a Zeiss scope instead.
Thanks @LOC, I have asked them for a price. @Sauer, good heads up, it's very easy to find good reticle subtensions for Zeiss, Leupold, Minox etc etc but I cant for the life of me find that info for Leica? No one will have these scopes on the shelf so if it comes to the crunch I will just go with a Kahles 2-7x36 as it will be a similar price and quality (and easily found subtensions)
will flick you the contact of the importer to ask them, i had a couple of queries they contacted Leica on with quick replies
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Originally Posted by Timmay
How'd you get on with that? Seems like the 1.5-8 is discontinued now (boo)
NoQuote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Still in production
LEICA ER 5 1,5-8x32, Reticle Plex
LEICA ER 5 1,5-8x32, Reticle 4a
LEICA ER 5 1,5-8x32, Reticle Circle Plex
LEICA ER 5 1,5-8x32, Reticle LE / TAC
Pretty sure shooters world in Gore deal in Leica scopes, been a couple years since I was past that way but remember them having quite a few on display at the time.
hello
Just realised this thread is old as....
Really? Eurooptic.com told me discont.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
I found one place that would actually have a conversation with me about getting one in / buying one and that was because they had 4 or 5 coming (specific model and ret) but where hopeless around ETA, Each time we spoke they wanted me to place an order but... due 2 weeks... Due in 4 now... Due in 3 months... I bought a swaro instead.
I took detail off mid 2017 Leica stock listQuote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Will ask and let you know - be a week or so but
What speck are you looking for?Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
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Optics Trade and others also showing discontinuedQuote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
They only showing one ER5 option now - very odd.
I have sold 5-6 Leica scopes all but one had to go back, one twice even..... extremely disappointing considering the brand & price range :oh noes:
I ordered one in, it took 4 -6 months to show up & had marks on the tube, the client wasn't happy ( rightly so) it was returned.....
I'm a Leica Bino, spotting scope & rangefinder fan & have been for years which made it even worse.....:XD:
Have you had any exp with the Magnus range of scopes ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
Yes a couple or more were the Magnus.....the one with the marked tube was a twin turret Magnus
As mentioned, being a Leica fan boy I was embarrassed to say the least.
Won't happen again though, they closed my account due to "lack of use"...hardly surprising at all.
That’s disappointing as Leica optics are pretty damn good.
I was eyeing up an ER5 2-10x50 in H&F the other day for a bush to 600 scope.
Might have to re-think that one ��
Bloody odd getting something in marked condition - Leica Germany (were Magnus and Alpha Bino's come from very pedantic lot)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
My chap in Europe says less than 2% returns on Leica - Swaro - Ziess - Docter
I must have been most of that 2%......Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
Most of the ER range are in the sub 1K bracket - but I have not heard of any issues before today with them
As I just said - Euro stats on returns show 1.89% return with Leica
Is that stat true ????
Hoped it was ?
Seriously check out the new VX5HD or VX6HD quite surprising to be fair...even before you look at the price...Quote:
Originally Posted by chainsaw
Here they are at least twice thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
??Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
You had a link ??
You know - there is a place not far from you that sends boxes of Leopold's back to States for repair - I will be traveling to Haast tomorrow with a chap who knows all the gory details.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
So I will be quizzn him aplenty :-))
The ER Range is circa 1K retail - it should be unless I cocking things up - which does happen periodically
Yep they do, plenty of binos, range finders etc & scopes, (a lot of the scopes for CDS & most go to Aussie not the States) bugger all considering the amount of products they have out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
I haven't had a Leupold scope fail on me yet & I have a couple or three.
I have sent some back I have acquired to be repaired, come back as good as new :)
Google is your friend ;-)
https://www.huntingandfishing.co.nz/...iflescope.html
https://www.huntingandfishing.co.nz/...iflescope.html
Leica Scopes - Hunting and Outdoor Supplies
https://www.guncity.com/leica-er5-2-10x50-30mm-320455
I think the amount of leupold stuff they sell is quite staggering so I guess there will be a few that fail although I have not seen one with has and I have 4 of my own.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
My mates Swaro would not hold zero right from new and it cost more than my rifle so there are duds everywhere unfortunately
I know the retail pricesQuote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
I have not had luck with VXI and VXII scopes
To each his own I suppose :-)
Only the illuminated Scope above is fairly priced - rest should all be below 1200 retail
Yes VX I & VX II are old cheap scopes.... an A series Mercedes is just as good as an AMG.... or not...
FWIW I won't buy under a VX3 unless there is a specific reason, ie VX2 Ultralight :)
Agree 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg