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kvjohndeere 10-14-2007 07:31 PM
The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
What Do Yall Think of This new Tru Glo Scope I need Help My Simmons Scope Aint shooting Right ! Please Right Are They any Good ?http://www.truglosights.com/content/products/crossbow/scopes/tru_brite.asp

Hotburn76 10-14-2007 08:48 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
They look great, but I think the Excal lumizone is cheaper, not sure though. But if ya give it a try I think you would be our first to do so.

kvjohndeere 10-14-2007 09:04 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
ORIGINAL: Hotburn76

They look great, but I think the Excal lumizone is cheaper, not sure though. But if ya give it a try I think you would be our first to do so.
Thanks For The Advice I have A simmons 4x32 It seems like after every 12 shots The windage gets a couple inches off !

Hotburn76 10-14-2007 09:12 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
I had a cheap Simmons red dot onmy Horton Supermag once, at least I think it was a Simmons, could be wrong. But it also had drifting issues from time to time to.

kvjohndeere 10-14-2007 09:15 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
ORIGINAL: Hotburn76

I had a cheap Simmons red dot onmy Horton Supermag once, at least I think it was a Simmons, could be wrong. But it also had drifting issues from time to time to.
Im Not to impressed with the Simmons scopes The y just havent worked to good for me !

roman 10-15-2007 01:33 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
Simmons- it's not rugged enough for the beating a crossbow dishes out. Spend a few $ more. Buy one with a xbow manufacturers name on it.

smokepolehall 10-15-2007 05:02 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
I have never had one! I know 2 guys that have them at 3-D shoot. One guy has had lots of trouble and got rid of his. The other keeps sending his in to be repaired. Not what i call a great track record.

Lower Forty Boy 10-15-2007 05:05 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
I have had one for a couple of months I have it on a Parker 150lb. it gathers some light and the illumination works but when I turned it on last night after hunting I noticed moister inside the scope after a short period of time it mostly went away it hasn't been out in the rain so I will be keeping an eye Ha on it I will say this it's almost impossible to get in touch with anyone at the distributorship in Texas they seem to have had problems with all these chinese scopes no matter which one you buy the Tru Glo is bumping 200 bucks is it worth it service and quality wise I don't think so as in all optics you get what you pay for I thought 200 was a lot for a crossbow scope I guess there are some really top of the line scopes out there if you want to pay the price

smokepolehall 10-15-2007 05:18 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
My opinion is fer $130 Lumizone is much more reasonable and they replace them with a new one if you have trouble. They all seem to have trouble. Never had any trouble out of my rifle scope on Phoenix.:)I am fixing to put it on Miss Vixen cause its much better in low light than the 4x on her now.

kvjohndeere 10-15-2007 05:25 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
ORIGINAL: Lower Forty Boy

I have had one for a couple of months I have it on a Parker 150lb. it gathers some light and the illumination works but when I turned it on last night after hunting I noticed moister inside the scope after a short period of time it mostly went away it hasn't been out in the rain so I will be keeping an eye Ha on it I will say this it's almost impossible to get in touch with anyone at the distributorship in Texas they seem to have had problems with all these chinese scopes no matter which one you buy the Tru Glo is bumping 200 bucks is it worth it service and quality wise I don't think so as in all optics you get what you pay for I thought 200 was a lot for a crossbow scope I guess there are some really top of the line scopes out there if you want to pay the price
I have A Parker 150lb also The scope on it now It is a Simmons I believe Im not Happy with It At all ! Thanks for The Advice !

kvjohndeere 10-15-2007 05:30 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
Thanks smokepolehall That is really good Advice I will Go with the Excal or the Horton Brand Scope Thanks For The Advice ! That Ol Simmons Aint Much of a scope ! Does Burris Leupold Or Any Compasnies make agood Quality scope ! Let me know Thanks

smokepolehall 10-15-2007 05:45 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
There are dz. companys that make great scopes just not CB type. I usea rifle scope and haven't found any others that were good enough to make me switch!:)I use a 1.5x6x 42mm Bushnell Elite!:)German reticle #3.;)

kvjohndeere 10-15-2007 06:10 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
I will Have To Check it out Thanks smokepolehall

Horizontal Hunter 10-15-2007 06:49 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
KV,

Here is a review comparing theTruGlo andLumizone illuminated reticle scopes for crossbows:

http://www.crossbow-review.com/ReviewPages/LumiZone%20VS%20Truglo_page1.htm

It makes for great reading.

HH

kvjohndeere 10-15-2007 07:02 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
Thanks For The The Info I may Go with The Ten Point Scope Im Still looking !

awshucks 10-15-2007 02:48 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
I read the review and don't agree. The L-Zone can be had for $119 and has an unconditional life time warranty, simple phone call to Danny and you're back in business.

kvjohndeere 10-17-2007 09:15 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
ORIGINAL: awshucks

I read the review and don't agree. The L-Zone can be had for $119 and has an unconditional life time warranty, simple phone call to Danny and you're back in business.
I bought A Bushnell Elite 1.5x4.5 32mm with firefly Recticle Full unconditional Warranty Smokepolehall recommended it is awesome

smokepolehall 10-18-2007 05:30 AM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
I swapped scopes yesterday. Took the Elite off of Miss Phoenix and put it on Miss Vixen. Have it sighted in at 20 yds. Started shooting and using bottom post with power ring at 6x, at 30yds. arrow was 7" low. Set on 3x it hit 2" low at 30 yds. Set at 2x its 1 1/2" low and at 1.5x it hits dead on at 30 yds.

kvjohndeere 10-18-2007 08:43 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
ORIGINAL: smokepolehall

I swapped scopes yesterday. Took the Elite off of Miss Phoenix and put it on Miss Vixen. Have it sighted in at 20 yds. Started shooting and using bottom post with power ring at 6x, at 30yds. arrow was 7" low. Set on 3x it hit 2" low at 30 yds. Set at 2x its 1 1/2" low and at 1.5x it hits dead on at 30 yds.
sounds good I just purchased A Bushnell scout 1000 with ARC to help me shoot from my elevated tower blind stand ! I missed A GreyFox tonight at 18 yards I shot underneath of him ! I hope Athe Arc Helps me out Im used to shooting from a ground Blind ! I got to get my My act together ! You Figure A Marine Sharpshhooter Would be able to shoot better I got A string of Bad luck this year ! I boresighted My Bow in Wednesday I shot dead on at 20 yards first shot at 4.5 power I could nt tell any differences at other power levels ! Any suggestions of shooting elkevated ! Thanks smokepolehall

Redtail565 10-18-2007 10:07 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
ORIGINAL: kvjohndeere

I missed A GreyFox tonight at 18 yards I shot underneath of him ! I hope Athe Arc Helps me out Im used to shooting from a ground Blind ! I got to get my My act together ! You Figure A Marine Sharpshhooter Would be able to shoot better I got A string of Bad luck this year ! I boresighted My Bow in Wednesday I shot dead on at 20 yards first shot at 4.5 power I could nt tell any differences at other power levels ! Any suggestions of shooting elkevated ! Thanks smokepolehall
kvjohndeere,
Aim exactly where you would if you were on level ground. The elevation will make very little difference in POI (Point Of Impact).

You hear about this mostly when shooting a compound bow because the downward angle can mess up your shooting form and cause the shot to be way off. That’s why when shooting a compound bow it is very important to bend at the waist. This does not apply to shooting a crossbow.

If you can, take some practice shots from an elevated platform and see.

Also, if you are shooting fixed blade broadheads, they can (and likely do) shoot different than field points. The very first set of broadheads I ever shot out of my crossbow hit in front of the target at 20 yards. It was a major wakeup for me.


kvjohndeere 10-19-2007 08:57 PM
RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope
 
Thanks for the info I need a little help thanks


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