Are reproduction no.32 scopes any good?

[jonh172]

Anyone have any experience with the repro no.32's available?

Is there a difference between RSM's and what Sarco or Numerich has to offer?

They sure look good! But do they work?

Feel free to PM me if you don't want to post.

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[Badger]

You might want to try our Milsurps custom search engine located in the top right corner of the site. It only searches our site using Google techniques and can be quite efficient. For example, in your case, type in the words reproduction no.32 scopes and see what happens ..

Regards,
Doug

[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!

[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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You might want to try our Milsurps custom search engine located in the top right corner of the site. It only searches our site using Google techniques and can be quite efficient. For example, in your case, type in the words reproduction no.32 scopes and see what happens ..

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?

[bigduke6]

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?

I'm no expert but I'd follow Peter's advice on save twice and buy once, for a stop gap use a weaver or similar, we all complain about price etc, but an original No32 scope will only go up in price I,m not saying they will double over night, I've seen the prices fluctuate over the years, but they tend to settle down, but you won't loose out in years to come compared to a Repro.

[jimmieZ]

I have used a Weaver K3 (early all steel and from El Paso, TX) on my clone with good success. It holds zero well and is a lot more fun to shoot because the adjustments are so easy compared to a No.32 scope.

[Brian Dick]

Robert, Your rifle is restored to MoD spec, just as it left British service and before "Bubba" got hold of it. It would be foolish not to invest in any British or Canadian No.32 and one of Roger Payne's scope mounts when they become available. To put a crap reproduction scope on this rifle will be a big disappointment to you from both the practical and investment standpoint in my humble opinion. That's just my two cents but even one of the repro scopes supposedly "tarted up" by someone who works on them will always be substandard crap in my view. I know it sounds harsh but this is one of only 1150 or so produced and deserves better. Brian

[Seaspriter]

To put a crap reproduction scope on this rifle will be a big disappointment to you from both the practical and investment standpoint in my humble opinion.

Brian, I'm with you 100% -- I won't put something crummy on your work of art! And I'll certainly wait for Roger Payne's mounts in the Spring.

Here's the rub -- it might take a year or two to find an authentic REL scope to put on the Long Branch. In the interim, I'd guess a "temporary" scope would be in order. I'm leaning to an older El Paso Weaver K-3 or K-7 to use at the range (cost under $100 USD). And this is the other part of the dilemma: if I had a $3500 authentic REL No. 32 Scope, I'm not sure I'd want it to leave the house, stow in the trunk, and take to the range! Is it advisable to have a "shooting" scope (i.e. K-3) and then switch it out for a "display" scope (i.e. No. 32)? What's the chance of having to re-zero the scopes upon mounting and then dismounting and then remounting? (never did this before).