Gloss finish scopes

[coop44]

Picked up a cool rifle, a weatherby mk v deluxe. Startedto look around for a nice glossy scope for it. Seems like no one is making them anymore, only matte finish. You darn tacticool turds have killed the shiny gun market too! If any one knows of some new old stock glossy leupold scopes, or similar let me know.

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[Knobgoblin]

Try @jh357james .
He might have some used Leupolds for sale.

 

[The Heretic]

I prefer matte, even on rifles with a high gloss finish. It is interesting that indeed many manufacturers only offer matte now for many of their scopes - for years I was looking for matte and would find mostly glossy finishes. I guess it is a matter of market demand.

 

[RVTECH]

I guess it is a matter of market demand.

And cheaper since aluminum replaced steel for scope tubes.

And reality being what it is the matte finish is much less reflective and that is an advantage in some situations.

It is however nice to see a high gloss scope on a classic blue and wood rifle however.

 

[The Heretic]

It's all a matter of taste I suppose

 

[Camohunter]

And cheaper since aluminum replaced steel for scope tubes.

And reality being what it is the matte finish is much less reflective and that is an advantage in some situations.

It is however nice to see a high gloss scope on a classic blue and wood rifle however.

I agree. I have a pre 64 Winchester that I need to put a scope on. I have one that is matte and one that is gloss. To my eye the gloss is the clear winner.
Just my opinion….

 

[Kruel J]

Times change, and most manufacturers have given up on gloss finishes for obvious reasons. The used market is where to look.

 

[Hueco]

I've been eyeballing some refurbs from https://www.vintagegunscopes.com/ for some projects. I don't know anything about these guys - if you use them, do share a review!

 

[Knobgoblin]

This kinda stuff??

 

[Kruel J]

Always liked those older Leupolds.

 

[Stomper]

Just buy a matte finished scope and then gloss her up by rubbing her down with some canola or baby oil…..

 

[Kruel J]

Just buy a matte finished scope and then gloss her up by rubbing her down with some canola or baby oil…..

Cerakote it gloss black. Honestly why haven't any of us thought of that yet?

 

[Knobgoblin]

Cerakote it gloss black. Honestly why haven't any of us thought of that yet?

Pee on it in the shower??

Oh wait, that's for jellyfish stings.

 

[quneur]

For the price of a high end scope, I would want it to be 14K gold. It would go well with all my bling.