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The PMII fixed 10 has been discussed here throughout the years, most notably by Pat Sinclair (who no longer posts here much, at least that I've seen)
So after all these years, new scopes, new companies, new tech...the question asks: Is the S&B PMII 10x still a lifetime optic?
Meaning, is it still a buy and use and abuse forever, all around scope?
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I can't speak to the 10x but I've used the 6x version of it for a few years now and it's my favorite scope. Good glass, reliable adjustments, all-around reticle, rugged, lightweight for the ruggedness. The simplicity of no parallax adjustment, no power adjustment, no illumination...those are some of the reasons I really like it. Those are also some of the reasons others don't like it so weight the pro/con on what's important to you to see if it's a lifetime optic for you.
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I can't speak to the 10x but I've used the 6x version of it for a few years now and it's my favorite scope. Good glass, reliable adjustments, all-around reticle, rugged, lightweight for the ruggedness. The simplicity of no parallax adjustment, no power adjustment, no illumination...those are some of the reasons I really like it. Those are also some of the reasons others don't like it so weight the pro/con on what's important to you to see if it's a lifetime optic for you. Kick myself for not getting one of those 6x.
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I can't speak to the 10x but I've used the 6x version of it for a few years now and it's my favorite scope. Good glass, reliable adjustments, all-around reticle, rugged, lightweight for the ruggedness. The simplicity of no parallax adjustment, no power adjustment, no illumination...those are some of the reasons I really like it. Those are also some of the reasons others don't like it so weight the pro/con on what's important to you to see if it's a lifetime optic for you. That's the same with my 6x. I will never part with that scope and wish I had bought two.
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I have one of the 10x - mainly due to Pat aka Scenarshooter and also Scott/ Senderoman who always is kind enough to help me even with my most stupid questions.
I've only hunted with it 2 seasons but so far I really like that scope, I would love to have a couple more but they are hard to come by, you can only buy them now at Europtic and they are almost always out of stock when I check.
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
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I have one of the 10x - mainly due to Pat aka Scenarshooter and also Scott/ Sendero_man who always is kind enough to help me even with my most stupid questions.
I've only hunted with it 2 seasons but so far I really like that scope, I would love to have a couple more but they are hard to come by, you can only buy them now at Europtic and they are almost always out of stock when I check.
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
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Makes 2 of us, called Doug a day late. I can't speak to the 10x but I've used the 6x version of it for a few years now and it's my favorite scope. Good glass, reliable adjustments, all-around reticle, rugged, lightweight for the ruggedness. The simplicity of no parallax adjustment, no power adjustment, no illumination...those are some of the reasons I really like it. Those are also some of the reasons others don't like it so weight the pro/con on what's important to you to see if it's a lifetime optic for you. Kick myself for not getting one of those 6x.
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The PMII fixed 10 has been discussed here throughout the years, most notably by Pat Sinclair (who no longer posts here much, at least that I've seen)
So after all these years, new scopes, new companies, new tech...the question asks: Is the S&B PMII 10x still a lifetime optic?
Meaning, is it still a buy and use and abuse forever, all around scope? Yes. 😁
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” ALDO LEOPOLD
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I have one of the 10x - mainly due to Pat aka Scenarshooter and also Scott/ Senderoman who always is kind enough to help me even with my most stupid questions.
I've only hunted with it 2 seasons but so far I really like that scope, I would love to have a couple more but they are hard to come by, you can only buy them now at Europtic and they are almost always out of stock when I check. I don’t have the scope but you’re right those two have always answered any questions. Good fellas.
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The PMII fixed 10 has been discussed here throughout the years, most notably by Pat Sinclair (who no longer posts here much, at least that I've seen)
So after all these years, new scopes, new companies, new tech...the question asks: Is the S&B PMII 10x still a lifetime optic?
Meaning, is it still a buy and use and abuse forever, all around scope? They're great scopes.... Three moving parts, turrets, and diopter. Top tier glass You won't find a scope more rugged, or durable.
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I have them on five different rifles.
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Nice buck, is that a re-barreled L579 ?
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Get him started.....it's always fun when he's posting pics! grin.....
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Whats the going rate for one thats been well used?
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Whats the going rate for one thats been well used? Nobody knows....once someone uses one they never sell them....grin.....
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Whats the going rate for one thats been well used? I haven't sold any fixed power PMII's, but I have sold a number of the variable ones when changing everything over to one reticle design. Scrapes and worn anodizing on the turrets, cosmetic blemishes on the eyepiece housing/scope tube, etc., don't seem to really change the value of a used S&B scope. I found the reticle and turret style effect the price much, much more. Again, this is just an observation I made when selling a half dozen or so over the years...ymmv.
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I have a couple. That was the scope I chose to take on my "hunt of a lifetime" which was Dall Sheep.
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Get him started.....it's always fun when he's posting pics! grin..... Amen to that!
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Whats the going rate for one thats been well used? Not sure about used but noticed new ones went up over $200 bucks in the last year. They where listed at $1860 early this year now $2099 when you find one!
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