Ridiculous good deal on Brunton Epoch binocs

[Limbwalker]

Yup, mine too. Okay, should be here Sat., a day after my birthday.

Can't wait to see how good these really are.

[elkaholic9292]

I want a report on that doubler too, if you like it, I'll pick one up.

[Limbwalker]

Will do. I doubt I'll use it much, but for the $, it was a no-brainer. I know I'll have my binocs with me, and if I can carry a 4 oz. item to make them into a spotting scope that fits in the side pocket of my day pack, why not?

[Limbwalker]

Pretty favorable reviews on the Brunton scopes (also ordered from Botach) here:

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=296744&highlight=brunton+epoch

A little over a month ago we received (1) new Epoch MD 20-60 80mm spotting scope from a seller on Ebay to compare to other spotters I have owned & currently own ( Kowa TSN -883 ). We were impressed the moment we took it out of the box. This is a top of the line, Japan made spotter which in my opinion is as good as any out there. Having said this, I will admit I did not like the 20-60 zoom supplied with this unit. I do not care for zooms, that's just me. The Kowa 25-50 zoom I have on my TSN-883 is an exception. Since Brunton only produced these scopes with zooms, I decided to try a Pentax XW20 fixed eyepiece which I hand held in place. The view was amazing, I even liked it better than my Kowa 883 with its 25x eyepiece. After playing around/testing different waterproof silicone epoxies, we decided to permanently attached the Pentax eyepiece to the Brunton Epoch. The result .... the Pentax XW20 eyepiece physically was a perfect fit. The Brunton & Pentax combo now looks as if it originally came with the scope. I will post pictures soon. We liked this scope so much, that when I saw the Brunton-ICON 2550(25-50) 80mm now discounted down to $599.95 from $4,395. from Botach.com we placed a order for (4) scopes & just received them last week. They arrived in perfect new condition & the 25-50 zoom is much better than the 20-60 version supplied with the Epoch. .... gwen

[elkaholic9292]

Keeps getting better all the time.

[Trailerman3]

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[bigskinny]

Has anyone receiced there shipment yet? Ordered a rifle scope yesterday

[Limbwalker]

Mine says in transit, but I can't tell that it's left LA yet. It's supposed to arrive Saturday.

If all is well, I may order a rifle scope or a spotter, or both. $50 for a 1.5-6x40 scope is pretty darn good, and would fit great on my muzzleloader.

[bigskinny]

I got tracking info, but has not shipped yet. I guess I'm a little concerned, great deal but really slow on shipping and getting back to you.I guess with great prices maybe you sacrifice in customer service?

[Limbwalker]

That's the impression I get. I'd bet they do a lot of volume and can't answer every single request. Being out of LA, that business model wouldn't surprise me at all.

I did get a reply to my request for order status today - with a stock email that included the tracking info. But at least it was a reply generated by a human.

[220swift]

Service

This is what happened to me. I called customer service and the lady said she would check. A few hours later it was showing a shipping label. Scheduled for Saturday delivery. We will see....

I got tracking info, but has not shipped yet. I guess I'm a little concerned, great deal but really slow on shipping and getting back to you.I guess with great prices maybe you sacrifice in customer service?

[elkaholic9292]

Tracking shows mine in Houston now.

[Limbwalker]

You will probably get yours first elk. Mine is in Austin. Should be out for delivery tomorrow.

The minute I verify these are legit, I'm ordering a rifle scope.

[Bowhuntamistad]

The minute I verify these are legit, I'm ordering a rifle scope.

Just waiting on you guys .

[DDOYLE]

Mine shows to be at the post office in Georgetown, delivery for tomorrow since I can't get there before they close.