boomer68
Handloader
- Oct 23, 2006
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Has anyone ever tried one. And if so, what is your opinion?
Just picked up a 3-15x42 with the EBX reticle.
Just picked up a 3-15x42 with the EBX reticle.
Weaver Super Slam
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Ammo Smith
- Mar 11, 2013
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The only Weaver I ever owned let me down the first time I hunted with it, fogged up and got moisture inside.
Then they went bankrupted and had know place to send it for warranty repair. I still have it but it's on a shot gun and it was bought back in the 80's. Still have a bad taste in my mouth for Weaver.
Then they went bankrupted and had know place to send it for warranty repair. I still have it but it's on a shot gun and it was bought back in the 80's. Still have a bad taste in my mouth for Weaver.
Teknys
Handloader
- Jan 14, 2008
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I have the Nitrex version, the TRII. I could be wrong but I 've been told they are the Weaver Super Slam in a Nitrex box. Mine is the - 3x15x50 with EBX. I've had this scope on a few guns over the last 7 years. A Sako 85 in a 338 Fed, Howa 22-250, Rem 700 300WSM and it's on a Savage 17HMR Heavy barrel now.
Opinion = Nice scope - Clear, I like the reticle. the side focus is a must for me. I used the turrets on the 22-250 a lot. It went back to zero with no problems if memory serves. I got it as a gift from a buddy who sold a horse to some one in the ammo/optics industry.
Now - would I go buy this scope off the street? Probably not. I've been a Leupold guy forever and the lens on VX3 just seem familiar and comfortable. I have a few Vortex Vipers is various forms and I like those also due to features for the $$.
The fact that I'm still using the Nitrex TRII says something right there. If I wasn't happy with it - it's gone.
Opinion = Nice scope - Clear, I like the reticle. the side focus is a must for me. I used the turrets on the 22-250 a lot. It went back to zero with no problems if memory serves. I got it as a gift from a buddy who sold a horse to some one in the ammo/optics industry.
Now - would I go buy this scope off the street? Probably not. I've been a Leupold guy forever and the lens on VX3 just seem familiar and comfortable. I have a few Vortex Vipers is various forms and I like those also due to features for the $$.
The fact that I'm still using the Nitrex TRII says something right there. If I wasn't happy with it - it's gone.
CatskillCrawler
Handloader
- Jul 30, 2011
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Weaver was always known for their tough erectors and repeatable turrets back when turrets weren't so good on the middle of the road and below glass. The Super Slam that I played with seemed to be bright and sharp. Definitely an improvement on the Grand Slams I remember which weren't bad in their heyday(1980's). It compared favorably with the Sightron Big Sky II, Bushnell Elite 4200 and Vari-X III that were at the range that day. We didnt do anything scientific as far as resolution against a chart or compare them after sunset but target resolution, ease of obtaining eyebox, and brightness was on par with these other decent scopes.
gerry
Ammo Smith
- Mar 1, 2007
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Those that use the higher end Weaver's seem to really like them which is a good testimony to the scopes. I had a Grand Slam 1.5-5x32 which I liked other than the fact that the edges of the scope were a bit out of focus compared to center. Ended up putting that scope on a 325 WSM that I traded off since I wanted a bit more magnification. The Super Slam should definitely be quite a bit better than the Grand Slam although the new 2-8x36 version of that scope looks to be an excellent scope for someone who wants something compact.
