March Scopes

stevenedwards

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The frequent threads about scopes and their suitability don't seem to mention March, does any one use one and have any observation and recommendations

Much appreciated
 
The frequent threads about scopes and their suitability don't seem to mention March, does any one use one and have any observation and recommendations

Much appreciated
I don't use one on my deer rifle as I want something more simple for that but I do use a March scope on my most used walk about rifle which is used for a variety of applications including digi NV add ons (works brilliantly) medium range pest control and a bit of informal target shooting.

I am a big fan of them. I find them a superb all rounder with great optics, super build quality, awesome mechanics and repeatable turrets with great return to zero. The turrets are also low profile unlike many but properly designed and easy to operate. Illumination module choices are good and easy to replace with alternatives and the reticle choices are brilliant. You can get SFP or FFP in their variants.

Coupled with their bullet proof, reliable features, you get lovely small weight and proportions which suit my particular rifle. The scope sits low, giving perfect eye fall on the ocular and the overall dimensions are lovely.

I prefer S&B glass but hate their illumination nobs and the excessive weight of their scopes with similar features to the March compact range.

They really are hard to fault. I can understand why people do not use them for out and out deer scopes but if you are wanting a do all scope and I mean a do all scope, then they should be a consideration. Not cheap but quality isn't. I was always a glass whore and chopped and changed over the years using a variety of optics. Since I got the March, I have not considered changing and I doubt I will.
 
This combination of zoom range, max. magnification, quality, short size and low weight on the March Compact scopes is quite unique and hard to beat.
 
I've had the FFP 3-24 March on my rifle for the last 4 years and use it for stalking and longer range work on targets and gongs. Set up at a lower mag for hunting, it's not too fussy on focus. I've no complaints at all.
CH
 
I don't use one on my deer rifle as I want something more simple for that but I do use a March scope on my most used walk about rifle which is used for a variety of applications including digi NV add ons (works brilliantly) medium range pest control and a bit of informal target shooting.

I am a big fan of them. I find them a superb all rounder with great optics, super build quality, awesome mechanics and repeatable turrets with great return to zero. The turrets are also low profile unlike many but properly designed and easy to operate. Illumination module choices are good and easy to replace with alternatives and the reticle choices are brilliant. You can get SFP or FFP in their variants.

Coupled with their bullet proof, reliable features, you get lovely small weight and proportions which suit my particular rifle. The scope sits low, giving perfect eye fall on the ocular and the overall dimensions are lovely.

I prefer S&B glass but hate their illumination nobs and the excessive weight of their scopes with similar features to the March compact range.

They really are hard to fault. I can understand why people do not use them for out and out deer scopes but if you are wanting a do all scope and I mean a do all scope, then they should be a consideration. Not cheap but quality isn't. I was always a glass whore and chopped and changed over the years using a variety of optics. Since I got the March, I have not considered changing and I doubt I will.
Thank you for a detailed response a versatile scope is exactly what i am looking for.
 
This combination of zoom range, max. magnification, quality, short size and low weight on the March Compact scopes is quite unique and hard to beat.
Size and weight was something that caught my attention. Many high end scopes seem more like astronomy equipment on a sporting rifle
 
This is mine mounted using Optilock Extra Low ringmounts (42mm objective). The side focus and illumination switch is on the other side of the scope and it sticks out about 20mm from the tube.
CH

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Really enjoying owning mine. I will eventually put it on a lightweight long range rifle where they make the most sense.
Light, robust and some really nice features. They are a good all rounder.
 
Everyone should have a march scope in their cabinet...
They don't come up often, but they should be tried when given the opportunity.

Clicks are positive and consistent, and will manage to always return to zero. The turrets don't stick out massively, so won't catch on anything.
 
Given this really positive response I'm surprised they are so rarely mentioned. Looks like a phone call in the lunch hour.
Thank you all
 
I use 2 march scopes , one is on my daytime longer range gun for deer/fox etc which is the 5-50×56 and the other is on my night gun for add on NV and is the 2.5-25×52.
I think they are a superb scope and the MTR-2 reticle is simply THE best reticle i have seen .
 
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