Starlight Archer re-fit.

[onelesscharlie]

Having used a digital night vision scope for a while now I thought it was an ideal opportunity to compare it with a tubed unit. I purchased a starlight archer with a trashed tube and has it re-tubed and serviced by Starlight.

The new set-up was assembled last night and comprised of the said Archer, a Riton Conquer 3-18x50 side focus scope, a decent IR source and a set of 34mm medium rings.

I will fit it all to my Tikka T3 Supervarmint this weekend along with an adjustable recoil pad to cope with the extra length and see how it compares, the image quality when hand held is superb.

[sambar]

Well, Onelesscharlie, I'll be very interested to hear how you go on with that.

Even more interesting would be to hear of your experiences with the Archer repair:

I have a now very old one that still works fine, but wonder how to keep it going in the event of it eventually developing a fault now that Starlight are no longer with us - it has served excellently and I've grown attached to it.

So, go on, what was the service like?

[onelesscharlie]

On 2/26/2024 at 12:19 AM, sambar said:

Well, Onelesscharlie, I'll be very interested to hear how you go on with that.

Even more interesting would be to hear of your experiences with the Archer repair:

I have a now very old one that still works fine, but wonder how to keep it going in the event of it eventually developing a fault now that Starlight are no longer with us - it has served excellently and I've grown attached to it.

So, go on, what was the service like?

Hi

Have had it back for about a fortnight now, fitted to my 223 and well and truly christened, Julian did exactly what he said, when he said and the unit is performing really well.

[Akeld]

8 hours ago, onelesscharlie said:

 Julian did exactly what he said, when he said 

Thats a first

[onelesscharlie]

17 hours ago, Akeld said:

Thats a first

Maybe so, but I see as I find!!

 

[sambar]

Glad it worked out for you. If yours proves as good as mine, you'll be very happy. I've lost count of how many years I've had mine, and it's survived soakings and even being dropped on concrete, and still shows no signs of trouble.

I'd still like a few more details, if you'd be so kind:

Contact details and cost.

There's someone from up in Scotland advertising on Ebay for Archer servicing - is that him?

Please do let me know.

On the subject of the ever-controversial Julian, I too have to throw in my tuppence-ha'penny worth:

In my dealings with him he was totally sound and obliging. When I bought my Archer from him, rather than take as much cash from me as possible, he advised me soundly against spending more money than necessary on an unnecessarily high spec. Then, AFTER having my cash in his account, he casually told me that, if after a week I wasn't satisfied, he'd refund me.

As you said, Onelesscharlie, "See as you find".