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After reading that thread about optics and ammo, I would like to list the 3 companies that I have used and continue to use.
Camerland
Redhawk Rifles
EuroOptic
I know there are more good ones out there. Let's see em
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Always impressed with the level of customer service in the sport optics industry; Can't think of another product category that comes close.
Over the years; I have had occasion to interface with Swarovski, Pentax, Leupold and Meopta. Only once would I consider the issue a factory defect(Leupold). They all did more than asked with quick turnaround for little or no cost.
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I have dealt with the following optics company in the past 5 years. I have them listed in order of service
S&B.......Absolutely the Best
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Are we talking about retailers or manufacturers?
Retailer: Cameraland hands down. I've only ever talked to Neil, but he's a hoot.
Manufacturers: Leupold and Burris and the only 2 that I've had experience with.
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Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is.
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After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
Italian Proverb
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Sport Optics & EuroOptics
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Someone stole a Leupold off my porch a few years ago. I had returned it for a reticle change. Leupold sent me a brand new scope with the reticle I wanted no questions asked.
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Most of the ones I use regularly have been named but Natchez/Midway have always been good to me also
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If we are talking retailers I have dealt with several good ones including SWFA and Camerland..If we are talking optics manufacters Leupold has been by far the best for Me 👍......Hb
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Retailers, Natchez,Midway.
Scope manufacturers, Leupold has always been great. I have shipped them several scopes over the years. They will make repairs or send you a new scope.
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[quote=codybrown]Are we talking about retailers or manufacturers?
Retailer: Cameraland hands down. I've only ever talked to Neil, but he's a hoot.
Agreed , Neil is a New Yawker , but he is also a " Good Ol Boy " !
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Camera Land - I’ve never spoken to Doug on the phone, only Neil. It’s fun to deal with someone who has a personality.
EuroOptic, SWFA and B&H Photo - Never had any dealings with a person but my orders have all been seamless.
Optics Planet - I’d order from them if it were a life or death situation. I’ll pay considerably more money to buy from another dealer if I can avoid Optics Planet.
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Tract was really great or work with.
Sent in my scope. John called me after he got it and said it can be few weeks before I get this one back as it was the holidays. Or upgrade and pay difference or down grade and get a the difference refunded. I’ve had the scope for at least 6 months.
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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Leupold
Swarovski
Midway
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So far, my experience with Doug and Neil at Cameraland has been outstanding. In fact, they are working with me to exchange a BDC scope to a Z-plex. The BDC is way too thin for my use deer hunting in Georgia for my eye sight.
Many years ago I had to send a Bushnell Elite 3200 back. Bushnell replaced the scope and I received a new one. Excellent service!
Never had any other scope problems from Leupold or Nikon.
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