";s:4:"text";s:21289:"Thread starter mod70; Start date Aug 16, 2006; mod70. The dot size on the Weaver is 3-4 times as large. I have mostly Old "El Paso" weavers, along with a new Luepy Rifleman 2-7x, and old M*-4x, a 20 yr. old Leupold MKIII, an old external adjustment B&L Balvar from the 60's, and two current production Weavers while this might draw fire, the El Paso weavers are better than much of the "junk glass" out there right now, worth about what you are paying optically, but once you get above about $100 or so in asking price, you are better off to buy either a current production Weaver … James Tarr runs through the 3-Second Headshot drill. The T-24 is available with either 1/8 or 1/4 MOA adjustments. In addition it's contoured so that the magnification settings are visible at 9 o'clock while looking through the scope. The Grand Slam (as well as the T-24) features fully multicoated lenses. Grand Slam Series – The Grand Slam series is considered to Weaver’s top of the line scope model. While side parallax knobs are currently in vogue, an adjustable objective offers both more precise adjustments and increased durability. This early model offered excellent value for the money, which would become a trait of Weaver scopes, and sold well. The unit has a single push button that is easy to operate. Weaver T-series scopes have Micro-Trac adjustment that provides accurate and completely independent windage and elevation control. With two workers and a truck packed with equipment, Bill Weaver moved to a larger facility in El Paso, Texas, in 1933 and began his quest to produce riflescopes made entirely in the U.S. W.R. Weaver would eventually expand until it employed some 600 workers at its height in the 1960s. Optically, the Grand Slam performed very well and bested the T-24 in this regard. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. I box tested the scope at various points in its adjustment range without problem. It’s designed to compete with high end German scopes at half the price. By 1950, Weaver was the top selling scope maker in the United States, out selling every other US and European scope manufacturer. Scope pictured here is not the scope you will receive. 98% condition with Weaver … Windage and elevation adjustments "click" in 1/4 minute of angle (MOA) increments. As to be expected with this much magnification, the exit pupil is small-- 1.6mm--so placement of the shooter's head is critical. You rarely find the advanced features found in Weaver Riflescopes at this price point, as they have added the Micro-Trac 4-Point Adjustment System to many models, which gives you greater control over how you adjust your riflescope for elevation and windage, and makes sighting in easier and quicker than ever before! Weaver currently offers a wide range of scopes for the hunter. Description: American made steel tube 4 to 12 power with adjustable objective, dot reticle, and Micro-Trac adjustments. It’s designed to compete with high end German scopes at half the price. My thoughts? A reasonable price and good performance quickly made Weaver scopes hugely popular with postwar hunters. WEAVER T-SERIES XR Combines the fixed power T-Series target riflescope w/the side-focus parallax adjustment system Improved Micro-Trac erector system for precise adjustment 1/8-inch click value @ 100 yds. The image is flat and clean to the very edges at 3X. I have a feeling that … Optical performance was very good, and I really liked the finger-adjustable turrets and SureGrip power ring. While no longer American made (both the Grand Slam and T-24 are made in Japan), Weaver's 3-10X 40mm Grand Slam impressed me. These argon-purged scopes feature the incredibly-precise Micro-Trac Adjustment system for competition-level, … I chose to review a T-24 because I thought it would best serve the needs of the widest range of users. For serious competition shooters there's the famous Weaver T-Series with its patented Micro-Trac 4 point adjustment system. An adjustable objective allows parallax to be dialed out from approximately 30 feet to infinity. $ 15. IST Scopes are original Weaver 2nd focal plane reticle scopes on which we have installed our own target knobs (1/4 MOA adjustments) using Weaver's Micro-Trac Adjustment System. Aug 16, 2006 #1 Does any have one of the old T-series scopes, the ones with 10 turns of adjustment? All Rights Reserved. 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The Weaver® Difference The Rugged Reliability of the Micro-Trac® System FOUR-POINT WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM. This combo has been together for 59 years, maybe had the dials moved a click or two 8 or 10 times. The objective is marked in both meters and feet/yards, rotates smoothly, and easily locks into place by a threaded locking collar. Travelled south yesterday for 160 miles to the Idaho Falls, Idaho Gunshow. Match bullet. They have been around for more than 80 years and continue to manufacture some of the highest quality scopes with … After the war Weaver introduced the hugely popular K2.5 and K4 models for hunters. I thought these two models would provide a good idea of the quality and performance of the riflescopes Weaver is offering today. 175 Gr. Professional hunters appreciate the reliability and the features found in the Weaver T-Series line of scopes, mainly because of their patented Micro-Trac 4-point adjustment system. Adjustments gave you 1/8 MOA per click, twice as fine as Leupolds. This series features a long eye relief, multi-coated lenses, and a one-piece construction. Get the best deals on Weaver Micro Trac Scope when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. This model generates a 12.6mm exit pupil at 3X, which shrinks to 4mm at 10X. Focus and point of impact are the same at all powers. Its Micro-Trac system does give it an advantage over its competition. The Weaver T-24 performed well when mounted onto a heavy barrel Savage .223 varmint rifle. Vintage Gun Scopes — Weaver Manuals and Instructions. All in all, though, I was pleased with the T-24's optical performance. Toughness and dependability. n lens caps, a four-inch-long sunshade, and an extra pair of oversized benchrest turrets. For Sale from Bromleys Gun Shop | Positive feedback: 99% View | Verified Seller | 5593 Completed Sales View Sellers Items. The adjustment clicks are designed to have a positive feel and to be loud enough to hear each click even when wearing ear protection such as earplugs or shooting earmuffs. Micro-Trac Adjustment System. These argon-purged scopes feature the incredibly-precise Micro-Trac Adjustment system for competition-level, … I chose the 3-10X 40mm model for review because I thought it would be ideal for most big-game hunting situations. No matter how far off-center the shooter's eyepiece-to-eye alignment, the point of impact will remain true. The Micro-Track adjustment system was borrowed from the old Weaver T-series target scopes and is a great improvement on the previous design. Subscriber Services. The older Weaver V12 scopes have been going for around $100 locally, with pristine versions selling for as much as $150. IIRC, they were the first to implement the "Micro-Trac" style of adjustment which some major manufacturers are using to this day. Full rotations are easily kept track of, and it's a simple matter to reset the turrets after the rifle is zeroed. When you have a screw thread adjusted device such as the scope turret or a machine tool you normally try to determine which direction unscrews the adjustment screws so you can back them out a little past center. I do not have an instruction manuel, and the way I do it is turn all the way thru, and note what numbers are best. Next, we pit subsonic rivals against each other before stretching the legs of this CQB round out to 600 yards from a short 9-inch barrel. Two reticles are available: a fine crosshair with either a 1/8- or 1/2-MOA dot. I have no idea on the value of your scope as so much depends on condition. These scopes are particularly helpful … Weavers Micro-Trac system, featuring ball-bearing internal pressure points, is supposed to offer shooters more precise adjustments than on other scopes, and is supposed to give more independent movement between windage and elevation than with other scope makes. Through the years Weaver scopes have evolved and progressed to meet the needs of hunters, competition shooters, and the military. Seven years later, on November 8, 1975, Bill Weaver passed away. Refurbished Scopes Fixed Power 3/4 and 7/8 Inch Tubes Fixed Power 1 Inch Tube 26mm-30mm Tubes Variable Power Intermediate Eye Relief (IER) Pistol Target Boxed Originals Unique & Rare Restored Scopes Services For Your Scope Optical Refurbishment Full Restoration. Duplex. No matter how far off-center the shooter's eyepiece-to-eye alignment, the point of impact will remain true. Weaver rifle scopes were first manufactured in the early 20th century; many of these vintage scopes are still on the market. I would expect the Grand Slam to make a fine hunting partner. Putting it to work I noted that color rendition and resolution were very good. This allows the T-24 to be used either on an indoor range or at extended distances outdoors. Weaver experienced some growing pains during and after World War II, and Mr. Weaver was forced to sell the company in 1968. More on that later. Even at 10X resolution is very good--almost, but not quite, to the outer edges. David Fortier talks with Jeff Hoffman of Black Hills Ammunition about the evolution of the .308 Win. Field of view (FOV) runs from 35 to 11.3 feet at 100 yards. WEAVER Micro-Trac K4-W Duplex Wide Angle Rifle Scope Steel $ 99.99. These are easy to read and provide 12 MOA of adjustment per full turret revolution in audible and tactile 1/4 MOA clicks. Weaver’s vision and pricing met a growing need in the U.S., so the company experienced rapid growth from the late 1930’s to the late 1940’s. Optically, this model features 3.0 inches of eye relief. Not just a marketing gimmick, the Micro-Trac system has proved to be an extremely reliable adjusting system over decades of use in competition. 399.77 $ 249.77 $. William R. Weaver built the W.R. Weaver Company on a simple vision: produce affordable, high quality riflescopes that were produced entirely in the United States. Weaver's patented Micro-Trac adjustment system is utilized, and this model features 70 MOA of total adjustment. He built his first scope by hand and soon began offering a simple 3/4-inch tube 3X model, originally called the 3-30 (3X 1930). Removing the scope from its foam cushion, I found it quite pleasing to the eye. It's a nice touch. Weaver’s original scope model became very popular because most comparable scopes at that time were produced in Germany and were very expensive. Parallax was easily dialed out, the scope zeroed without incident, and adjustments proved to be accurate and repeatable throughout testing. Each push cycles through 5 levels of brightness, starting with the brightest and getting dimmer with each press until the lowest level is reached then the next … They include a one-piece construction that helps to keep the lenses in alignment, even with the heavy recoil of a shotgun. It uses an exclusive patented dual-spring, two-bearing contact design, allowing for more independent movement in windage and elevation. Each T-Series scope features the incredibly accurate Micro-Trac adjustment system that gives you more accurate, completely independent windage and … 3-10x40mm. Dual-X Reticle. It is comfortable to the touch, even in extreme cold. However, I did experience a problem with internal flare under certain lighting conditions. David really liked the adjustable turrets and excellent optical performance of his 3-10X 40mm review sample. Mag. FOV is 4.4 feet at 100 yards. Meade appears to be dedicated to revitalizing the brand, and this seems to be a stroke of good luck. My only negative comment concerns the previously mentioned problem with internal flare. Maj. George Nonte stated that in the late 1960s half the scopes built in the U.S. bore the W.R. Weaver logo. Condition: Used. [phpzon keywords=”weaver scope” num=”10″ country=”US” searchindex=”SportingGoods” trackingid=”riflescope03-20″ sort=”none” templatename=”columns” columns=”3″]. Target/Varmint Series – Built for the benchrest shooters or long range shooters, the Target/Varmint series scopes are made for incredibly accuracy and focus. This feature quickly earned the T-Series an enviable reputation for consistent and repeatable adjustments. William Ralph Weaver was born in 1905 and established the W.R. Weaver Co. in a small shop in Newport, Kentucky, in 1930. Shotgun Scopes – These scopes are made for shotgun lovers and work perfectly with the shotgun. Free Shipping. These scopes come with the proprietary Weaver Micro-Trac 4 point adjustment system, fully multi-coated lenses, and a fast-focus eyepiece adjustment ring. Yep, me neither, although I did have a Redfield widefield from that era, but didn't keep it. While Weaver doesn't quote the MOA, I'd guess it is 10-12 or more. Plus, there are separate lines of handgun, shotgun, and rimfire scopes. Grading criteria applies to cosmetics. Vintage Weaver K4 60-B Rifle Scope $ 120. from 225.00. This vintage ad would look great framed and displayed! More on that later. These include the fixed-power K-Series, variable-power V-Series, and top-of-the-line Grand Slam series. Suggested retail price is $429.99. While many scopes have a problem to some degree with internal flare, the Grand Slam seemed to ignore piercing counter-light. Weaver K4-W, Micro-Trac, Steel Lite. VGS Weaver Turret Caps. Model 849970 4 www .weaveropticscom 5 The Micro-Trac® 4 Point System T - Series ® Our Target/Varmint scopes are legendary for … This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Buy Weaver 46x48 T-Series XR Side Focus Riflescope (Fine Crosshair Reticle, Matte Black) featuring Fine Crosshair Reticle, 30mm Diameter Main Tube, 1/8 MOA Impact Point Correction, 44 MOA Windage & Elevation, Aluminum Housing, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Waterproof, Argon-Purged, and Fogproof, Micro-Trac Adjustment System, Side-Focus Parallax. From its flagship Grand Slam line, I picked the 3-10X 40mm with matte black finish. WEAVER SCOPE. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. You can easily change the power with a raised sure-grip power adjustment ring, which allows you to easily alter the power quickly even with cumbersome gloves or cold hands. Behind Meade’s attention to detail and commitment to quality, the current Weaver scope offerings are probably the best ever. As I said before, the Grand Slam is Weaver's top-of-the-line model, and it is the company's idea of what a top-quality hunting scope should be. Weaver CKT-15 Micro-Trac - Great Scope For The Money! My Burris has a much finer dot and it is 3 MOA. The original Weaver 3X model was much less expensive, but had a similar performance to the German models. I also noted point of impact was unaffected by changes in magnification. They have a long eye relief and a multi-coated lens to reduce glare and increase brightness. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Attractively knurled caps cover nicely designed finger-adjustable turrets. V-Series – Designed predominately for hunting, the V-Series offers a variable power, allowing you to use them in many different situations. Designed for benchrest and metallic silhouette competitors and varmint hunters, the T-Series introduced Weaver's now justly famous Micro-Trac adjusting system. I decided on some Sellier & Bellot 150 grain SP loads for this rifle and set up the Caldwell rest to begin. Built on a one-inch tube, this model is 15.3 inches long and weighs a fairly light 16 ounces. Designed for benchrest and metallic silhouette competitors and varmint hunters, the T-Series introduced Weaver's now justly famous Micro-Trac adjusting system. Weaver V12-II Micro-Trac. The caption for this ad is 'Here's an exposed view of Weaver's patented Micro-Trac Adjustment System' The ad is in great condition. 1″ Tube Diameter. The Grand Slam is Weaver's top-of-the-line model. Recently, Meade Instruments acquired Weaver (Dept. Weaver's new T-Series XR fixed-power riflescopes combine legendary T-Series target scope performance with an all-new side-focus parallax adjustment system. Buy It Now. We look at the futuristic .450 Bushmaster and how it compares to the tried and true .45-70. Should you decide on a Weaver model, you are purchasing a scope brand with over 75 years of experience. Cabela's Alaskan Guide Scope View Category. To take a closer look at what Weaver currently offers in riflescopes, I decided to review two models. The 1960s were a turbulent time with labor issues and strong foreign competition. This model has the fewest moving parts of any Weaver model which allows them to remain durable for more seasons of use. for competition-level accuracy Precision ground fully multi-coated lenses Fine Crosshair (FC) reticle Argon-purged tubes eliminate internal fogging 1" tube Matte black … LEUPOLD LPS RIFLESCOPE . Rifle Scope Guide and its owners are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com or other Amazon associated sites. Fully Multi-Coated Lenses. Not just a marketing gimmick, the Micro-Trac system has proved to be an extremely reliable adjusting system over decades of use in competition. It arrived in a very large box and came with aluminum thread-o. The company was originally called W.R. Weaver Company and was started in 1930. I like the T-Series. Clicks are very distinct, both audibly and tactilely. Grand Slam Series – The Grand Slam series is considered to Weaver’s top of the line scope model. Weaver K4-W, Micro-Trac, Steel Lite. … Condition: Used. Re: Vintage Weaver T-10 These were excellent scopes in their day. Its suggested retail price is $637.99. The T-24 evaluated for this report came with thread-on lens caps, four-inch sunshade, and oversize benchrest turrets. The T-Series is of particular interest to me, so I also chose one of the T-24s with a satin black finish. Duplex. I chose the 1/2-MOA dot. Waterproof/Shockproof/Fogproof. An adjustable diopter is fitted, and eye relief runs from 3.5 to 3.0 inches. See grading criteria. Match. 175 Gr. Weaver Grand Slam 3-10x40mm. Weaver first introduced the T-Series of fixed magnification target/varmint scopes in 1977. Weaver Rifle Scopes is one of the oldest American sport optical companies. Unlike most riflescopes that use one spring with the windage and elevation dials to make adjustments, our Micro-Trac System uses two springs that work in tandem with the windage and elevation dials. They come with anywhere from 4 inches to 12 inches of eye relief and have a one-piece tube construction and multi-coated lenses. Buy It Now. The Weaver SureGrip ... Micro-Trac offers shooters an unbelievably precise adjustment system. Add it to your collection today! Mounted onto a rifle, the Grand Slam zeroed without incident and easily passed a box test. Weaver also offers binoculars, spotting scopes, and a Digital Nightview Monocular. Second Focal Plane. In doing so it became quite popular in benchrest competition. The adjustable objective lens creates parallax-free shooting without having to move the scope away from the intended target. Length is a relatively compact 11.8 inches, and weight is a fairly light 13 ounces. Buy It Now. Lenses are fully multi-coated to reduce glare. Weaver offers models in 6X, 10X, 24X, and 36X magnifications. During World War II Weaver produced some 36,000 M73B1s (the military designation for the 330C) for use by snipers on the M1903A4 sniper rifle. Currently Weaver features a number of different series of scopes that cover most all shooting and hunting needs. 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