Are reproduction no.32 scopes any good?

[Peter Laidler]

Have you ever tried to fix a mickey mouse watch? That's what these telescopes are like. Good to look at but throw-away when they go wrong. There will be someone in the world somewhere who has a different opinion. I say save twice and buy the real McCoy once!

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[jonh172]

Have you ever tried to fix a mickey mouse watch? That's what these telescopes are like. Good to look at but throw-away when they go wrong. There will be someone in the world somewhere who has a different opinion. I say save twice and buy the real McCoy once!

I've been doing some reading and your comparison sounds spot on.
Thanks!!

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Regards,
Doug

But that requires effort on MY part, and I'm generation X so I want it now with little to no effort!!


Actually I'm flying most of the day and tending to the baby at night so was hoping to get answer here as time is a luxury I barely posses.
Sounds like i got what I was looking for tho, stay away!

[AD-4NA]

I respect that judgement and the maintenance issues but I think I'd rather spend the extra $2500 dollars ( a lot lot lot of extra saving) on 2-6 other (rare) enfields.

Plus No32 MkIIs seem a little hard to come by and there could never be enough original scopes and brackets to restore every T rifle, especially many "shooters" like mine that are original but basically restored from only an action and barrel.

That said, I'd never buy a P14 W (T) or ShtLe sniper without an original scope

[Seaspriter]

I respect that judgement and the maintenance issues but I think I'd rather spend the extra $2500 dollars ( a lot lot lot of extra saving) on 2-6 other (rare) enfields.

Plus No32 MkIIs seem a little hard to come by and there could never be enough original scopes and brackets to restore every T rifle, especially many "shooters" like mine that are original but basically restored from only an action and barrel.

I understand this dilemma -- Brian Dick is restoring a 1944 Long Branch Sniper for me. It will be in 100% FTR condition when I get it back (will show pics soon). But my budget is going to be stretched to find an authentic REL scope for it. If the Numrich repro (now priced at $299 USD) is not the best option, what do the experts suggest that is affordable and quality?