oaken Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Has anyone used one? Interesting concept though not giving away much tech info like fov and elevation figures. Probably just a gimmick. http://www.snipersystems.co.uk/id12.html I like the way the reticle has reference points all the way to the bottom of the sight picture instead of just a solid post, I wish more manufacturers would do this as it would make holdover possible to much longer ranges. Rup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieb Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hi There I have a pair of Shepard Binoculars.Bought in the States. I have been very happy with them except after sales service non existant. Had shed loads of emails from even a guy called Dan Shepard but no result. I just need a minor repair after damaging them slightly myself. I no they supply some military applications and will probably have busy times past. But if i was going to spend high end money it would not be with this company. I do not like to moan about a company without justification but this lot are pants. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 The system works. I owned one for a .22lr and it was spot on. The optics are Jap and good. The distribution in the UK is by Global rifle.....Lets not go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Has anyone used one? Interesting concept though not giving away much tech info like fov and elevation figures. Probably just a gimmick. http://www.snipersys...co.uk/id12.html I like the way the reticle has reference points all the way to the bottom of the sight picture instead of just a solid post, I wish more manufacturers would do this as it would make holdover possible to much longer ranges. Rup It is too cluttered for my liking, I use a KAPS SA2 on one of my AI's and find even that too cluttered, clutter in moments of stress can lead to mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 That looks a useful reticule Davy. Is it first focal plane ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 That looks a useful reticule Davy. Is it first focal plane ? It is Fixed focus with BDC drum. Lovely glass, Kaps are one of the alternative German manufacturers that we seldom hear of. and in some ways I prefer to my PMII, optically it is a better 'scope. It is slightly unusual in that it is 8mm/100m clicks (Nigh on 1/5 MOA) My preference is cm/klicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaken Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 It is Fixed focus with BDC drum. Lovely glass, Kaps are one of the alternative German manufacturers that we seldom hear of. and in some ways I prefer to my PMII, optically it is a better 'scope. It is slightly unusual in that it is 8mm/100m clicks (Nigh on 1/5 MOA) My preference is cm/klicks. 8mm would confuse the hell out of me anytime let alone in the heat of the moment, I make that 3.4 clicks to the minute This is what I would call a useful reticle, I cant find an affordable scope with anything like it though. It seems to be the industry standard to just have 4 or 5 MilDots then the obligatory solid post. http://swfa.com/IOR-25-10x42-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44579.aspx With this, if you charted your trajectory and used a rangefinder, you could just holdover to about 700yds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 8mm would confuse the hell out of me anytime let alone in the heat of the moment, I make that 3.4 clicks to the minute This is what I would call a useful reticle, I cant find an affordable scope with anything like it though. It seems to be the industry standard to just have 4 or 5 MilDots then the obligatory solid post. http://swfa.com/IOR-...ope-P44579.aspx With this, if you charted your trajectory and used a rangefinder, you could just holdover to about 700yds 'Scopes seldom give you what you think you are getting per click 8mm klicks mean I have to refer to my drop chart or compensate with the BDC, neither of which is ideal when you are in a rush. My wife shoots with an IOR with the standard MP-8 reticle and begrudgingly I have to admit it is a very good 'scope with superb glass, slightly spoilt in my opinion by the drums which I can only describe as not German..... Having said that I have looked through some real cheapies recently and if you are not shooting in twilight they work every bit as well as things costing many times as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporting rifles Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 . The distribution in the UK is by Global rifle.....Lets not go there. not anymore,been taken over by Gary of MTC Optics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Didn,t know that Pete. Thats good news for Shepherd, as Gary will distribute them properly, and has a good name in the Airgun trade for his scopes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporting rifles Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Didn,t know that Pete. Thats good news for Shepherd, as Gary will distribute them properly, and has a good name in the Airgun trade for his scopes etc. yes gary called me on his way back from the shot show sharing his good news,I think hes sending me one up to test,there not sort of scope as i prefer to dial in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I had a bit more of a read on the Shepherd 'scopes tonight, the part that caught my eye was this: When zeroing Steyr Scout rifles for customers in .308, fitted with Shepherd V2s (a popular choice), using Hornady 150 grain Light Magnum ammunition at 100 yards, I regularly achieve 3 shot groups through the same hole only 2/1000ths of an inch bigger than the bullet size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Heck, that guy ought to take benchrest up Davy....he would clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Heck, that guy ought to take benchrest up Davy....he would clean up. I remember being at Phoenix one year and listening to him telling a prospective customer how one of his rifles would stuff 5 rounds into a 2.5" group at 1000 yards, it was not long after Vince had just set the UK BR 1000 yard record at around 2.6" (From memory) Serious stuff eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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