SHOT Show Products: March Rifle Scopes

I got a chance to look at the March line of rifle scopes at the 2010 SHOT Show.  These seem to be fantastic scopes.  Of course you get what you pay for.  It seems that the least expensive scope they offer is going retailing for $1820.  No, no, no not eighteen dollars and twenty cents, we're talking nearly two grand.

The salesman I talked to (Forgive me, but I did not get his card) said that they are hand made in Japan.  When I looked through one it was very, very clear.  I was also told that it could handle just about any caliber and they are tested mounted forward and backwards for 500 shoots each.  I have not used any of their products (I was actually a little afraid of handling it at that price) so I can't give you any first hand experience knowledge.

Looking through their catalog, they make a variety of very high power scopes.  One I found that was new for this year was an 8-80x56mm with a 34mm tube diameter.  There is also a 5-50x56mm scope.  These may go for well over $3500 each.  Most of their products run about 2k and are for tactical, hunting and long distance rifle shooting.

Most of the other stuff is pretty standard for scopes: 1/4 or 1/8 MOA adjustments, they all come with side focus turrets, and you can get accessories like a large turret wheel or sun shade for an additional price.

Not actually have had the opportunity to try these I won't give a rating, but I thought it'd be worth mentioning on the blog.

-Steven Kipp