Looking to handle a scope

gunderwood · Post by **gunderwood** » Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:09:32

I am thinking of getting a new scope and wanted to physically see one. I don't know of anyone that stocks them in NOVA, so... I am looking for anyone with a Schmidt Bender PMII. Particularly, a 5-25x56mm model. Haven't gotten to look through one at long range.

Post by **zephyp** » Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:57:40

Try Dicks in Fair Lakes, Gander Mountain and Dick's in Fredericksburg. I recommend you call first to see what they have in stock.

gunderwood · Post by **gunderwood** » Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:06:35

zephyp wrote:Try Dicks in Fair Lakes, Gander Mountain and Dick's in Fredericksburg. I recommend you call first to see what they have in stock.

I've been in those stores before and I don't think they carry S&B scopes. The 5-25x56mm PMII I'm looking for is $3199. Hence, why I haven't found anyone who carries them locally yet.

Post by **zephyp** » Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:12:15

gunderwood wrote:
zephyp wrote:Try Dicks in Fair Lakes, Gander Mountain and Dick's in Fredericksburg. I recommend you call first to see what they have in stock.
I've been in those stores before and I don't think they carry S&B scopes. The 5-25x56mm PMII I'm looking for is $3199. Hence, why I haven't found anyone who carries them locally yet.

Ouch!!! Thats a pretty expensive piece of hardware. I'd be surprised if you could find that anywhere to actually handle it.

Post by **allingeneral** » Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:56:12

You could contact the S&B dealers in the area. These are from the S&B dealer page at http://www.schmidtbender.com/dealersUS.shtml

Virginia
Griffins Shooting Center
1459 Peters Creek Dr
Stuart, VA 24171
276-694-2495

Superior Pawn & Gun
101 Peaceful Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-581-6270

Maryland
Hendershots Sporting Goods
110 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
301-687-6869

gunderwood · Post by **gunderwood** » Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:54:18

allingeneral wrote:You could contact the S&B dealers in the area. These are from the S&B dealer page at http://www.schmidtbender.com/dealersUS.shtml

Good idea, but most of the dealers don't stock the high end PMII scopes. Also, the drive is several hours each way, at which point it is just cheaper to order from a place with no restocking fee and eat shipping. Thanks though.

zephyp wrote:Ouch!!! Thats a pretty expensive piece of hardware. I'd be surprised if you could find that anywhere to actually handle it.

Yes, the PMII are as good as it gets for long range tactical scopes. Perfect? Nope, just really close. My .338LM is begging for one. The closest place that I know has them is www.eurooptic.com, but that is a day long trip. Besides their return policy is excellent (just pay shipping, so it will cost me more to drive), their knowledge and service is excellent, and if you are willing to mail a certified bank check, usually you can get a discount.

Post by **zephyp** » Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:19:22

gunderwood wrote:
zephyp wrote:Ouch!!! Thats a pretty expensive piece of hardware. I'd be surprised if you could find that anywhere to actually handle it.
Yes, the PMII are as good as it gets for long range tactical scopes. Perfect? Nope, just really close. My .338LM is begging for one. The closest place that I know has them is http://www.eurooptic.com, but that is a day long trip. Besides their return policy is excellent (just pay shipping, so it will cost me more to drive), their knowledge and service is excellent, and if you are willing to mail a certified bank check, usually you can get a discount.

I would think if you've got $3k to put down on a scope you probably dont need to worry about the drive or shipping cost. Kinda like worrying about how much gas your 2010 mercedes uses...

gunderwood · Post by **gunderwood** » Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:19:32

zephyp wrote:
gunderwood wrote:
zephyp wrote:Ouch!!! Thats a pretty expensive piece of hardware. I'd be surprised if you could find that anywhere to actually handle it.
Yes, the PMII are as good as it gets for long range tactical scopes. Perfect? Nope, just really close. My .338LM is begging for one. The closest place that I know has them is http://www.eurooptic.com, but that is a day long trip. Besides their return policy is excellent (just pay shipping, so it will cost me more to drive), their knowledge and service is excellent, and if you are willing to mail a certified bank check, usually you can get a discount.
I would think if you've got $3k to put down on a scope you probably dont need to worry about the drive or shipping cost. Kinda like worrying about how much gas your 2010 mercedes uses...

Yes, the cost of driving vs. shipping is irrelevant when compared to my time or the cost of the scope. However, the problem with these particular scopes is that they are hard to find. All of the dealers I have contacted who actually stock them say they should have a shipment any day, but have been waiting for several weeks now. I could wait weeks or months to get one only to find out that it isn't what I wanted.

Post by **zephyp** » Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:31:26

Indeed. If I were a sporting goods store I wouldnt stock $3K scopes unless all my customers squished money out of their pockets when they walked.

CCFan · Post by **CCFan** » Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:28:31

Ever bought from Optics Planet? Not sure how they compare but I've purchased a few things from them that i couldn't get from other places... check here... Good luck with your search, I've rarely seen them in a store...

Post by **zephyp** » Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:06:08

I thought about Optics Planet for this one and have seen one or two outlet stores. Not sure if they would carry the scope he's looking for though.

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