Recent content by Nick Bowen

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    Older Swarovski Spotting Scope Value

    Hello all, My work just brought in a collection of items from an estate including a 2005 Swaro ATS 80 Spotting Scope with a 20-60 eyepiece and a cover. The scope body says HD on it, but I'm not too well versed in the older Swaro products. We have to put a value on it to make an offer to the...
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    I want a new gun

    Sorry for the late response. Yes, I did get a pro. Got an even better deal then I expected which made it a million times better of a deal then buying a tikka and having everything I want done to it. I still love the tikka and will buy one at some point, but this Pro is amazing.
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    I want a new gun

    I’m not sure how I feel about bergara. Make great firearms, I just don’t think the aftermarket support is quite there yet.
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    I want a new gun

    I honestly like the cerakote x bolt though
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    I want a new gun

    Brake is probably not needed per se but much appreciated. Right now I’m located in california, but won’t be for too much longer.
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    I want a new gun

    I’m considering it. We have a 300 WSM that’s been on backorder for over a year. We have a 300 win mag Xbolt Pro sitting in the shop for about 6 months. Tempted to snag both lol
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    I want a new gun

    I appreciate the lookout, but I get dealer cost on all firearms, so I get great price regardless. One of the perks of working at a gun store.
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    I want a new gun

    Hey everyone, I've been kicking back and forth the idea of getting a new rifle. I've essentially decided upon a couple different options. 1. Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed in .300 WSM or .300 Win Mag 2. Browning X-Bolt Pro .300 WSM or .300 Win Mag 3. Tikka T3x in .300 WSM or .300 Win Mag...
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    Tripod Head

    Just picked up some Swarovski optics, a couple pairs of Binos and the atx system (got all 3 of the objectives, couldn’t decide which to get). If you guys could point me to an awesome tripod head for these optics that would be greatly appreciated. I have the medium compact outdoorsman legs so I...
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    Swarovski Recommendations

    I appreciate everyone's insights and opinions. This was a really tough choice, but your wisdom and knowledge really helped me out. I ended up getting 10x42 EL's (non-range), 15x56 SLC's, ATX 85. I still have the ability to pick up the 65 and 95 modules at an excellent price (which I am really...
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    Swarovski Recommendations

    After reading everyone’s advice it seems like this would be a great setup up. I just thought that 10x42 would be a perfect medium between the two. But I will definitely look further into this option. This is enticing now. I didn’t think of it this way. I just figured I could cut down on weight...
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    Swarovski Recommendations

    Haha yeah. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty to love about this state. Unfortunately though, it is negated by a variety of factors. It's only a matter of time before I leave.
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    Swarovski Recommendations

    Yeah, at one point I was looking into buying some Vortex optics, but figured with the amount I was going to spend I might as well step up to Swarovski. Doesn't hurt that I've been promoted twice over and have gobs of overtime saved up as well.
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    Swarovski Recommendations

    No, I would not be carrying all three at once. I'm in the industry so I am able to get Swaro essentially at a steal (can't disclose pricing unfortunately). I just got back from SHOT show and Swaro blew me out of the water with their optics, even when compared to Leica and Zeiss (both excellent...
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    Swarovski Recommendations

    This is my main issue. Currently, I've been hunting one area in California, but plan to hunt other areas when I leave the state for good. I have no preference of trophy vs meat, either options are perfectly fine for me as they both serve as a form of hunting in the end. Animals would primarily...
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