bear basin optics

3000fps · 03-14-2009, 09:18 AM

has anyone ordered any scopes from here?If so are they dependable?
Also does anyone know anything about Pentax scopes [:-]

bugsNbows · 03-15-2009, 06:38 AM

I ordered a spotting scope from Bear Basin a few years ago. They were fine... I had absolutely zero issues. Their prices were competitive also. Regarding Pentax scopes, what are you looking for? They are fine, but so are a lot of others. What are you seeking in a scope (magnification range, 30mm vs. 1", reticle choice, FFP vs. SFP)? What are you hunting? How long are your typical shots?

Alaska338 · 03-15-2009, 07:19 AM

another good one is Optics Planet note Leupold stop making VXIII so they are on sale!

Petax.......suggest if you are going to spend that kind money stick with Leupold or a Sig. Burris Scope.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/shop-by-brand.html

3000fps · 03-15-2009, 08:40 AM

they have the best prices I have found.I like the Sightron scopes.My question I found a Kahles for 650.00 Am i better off getting a bottom of the line Kahles or say a top of the line Sightron or Bushnell

bugsNbows · 03-15-2009, 10:46 AM

Even the Kahles KX (their bottom offering) is pretty darn good. I really like the Sightron Big Sky scopes though. Dollar for dollar, they are hard to beat. If you are a Leupold guy, I'd look at the new VX3. They made some improvements over the VXIII's. I recommend you check out S.W.F.A. (Google SWFA or Riflescopes Inc.) Check out their Sample List (refurbs, trade-ins or discontinued models) for great deals. They will price match and the folks are very friendly, knowledgable and their CS is top notch.

3000fps · 03-15-2009, 02:24 PM

I think Leupolds are overpriced,good scopes yes but not better than some and not as good as others.So far I like the Sightron SII big sky 4.5 X14X42 with HHR reticle.But agree I have heard the Kahles KX even has better glass than the Zeiss Conquests

bugsNbows · 03-16-2009, 03:32 AM

I had a Kahles CL which was a great scope. The only reason I sold it was the 3rd turret parallax adjustment. I don't care for them. The KX is a notch below that but still very good. Kahles seems to be undergoing some sort or reorganization or re-distribution effort so they are in limbo. I heard that scopes needing warranty work would have to be shipped back to Austria. That's not good IMO.