T Man from United States, OK Public Profile

Great looking scope but wish the finish was better quality. The bluing is very thin so will not hold up to scrapes. My scope even had a small rust spot on it because the finish did not protect that area. Perhaps this finish makes the scope look more like a "period" telescopic sight. So be sure to give it a silicone rag rubbing or even better apply several coats of Renaissance Wax. This wax is used by museums to protect metal and wood relics. I use it on all of my firearms.

BTW the Tube Locking Collar (TLC) is included with the scope. A reviewer in 2008 said the TLC was not included with his scope. So perhaps Malcolm was motivated to include the TLC after reading his review.

I recommend adding the Leatherwood Hi-Lux William Malcolm Fine Elevation Adjustment. This makes elevation adjusting so much easier and also enhances the scope's appearance.

The tube finish is a lighter shade of black than my Malcolm Telescope. Also the finish on the scope if very thin so the finish is not very good quality. I even had a little rust on the scope. Too bad Malcolm is the only choice when I wanted a "period style" scope for a Sharps.

These are a perfect fit when filled with 12.50 pounds of number 9 shot. Shot is sold in 25 pound bags and if a full bag is inserted into the Caldwell bag it will not fit under the rails. However if the 50 pounds of weight is needed these bags can be placed on each side of the rails on top of the trays.

Assembly directions were easy to follow but there was no mention of oiling the bearing and other threaded parts. A little oil on these not only makes for smoother operation but also protects against rust. This is a great platform for sighting in a rifle and for shooting with all of the adjustments which can be made for elevation and windage.

Full 25 pound shot bags when inserted into the Caldwell bags will not fit under the rails. Pour half of the shot into a quart freezer bag, use duct tape to reinforce the zipper end and then insert this bag into another freezer bag and reinforce that bag's zipper end with duct tape. Then insert the freezer bag into the Caldwell bag. These 12.50 pound bags fit the tray perfectly and will slide under the rails. Or 2 Caldwell bags . . . each filled with 25 pounds of shot can be placed on the each side by positioning them on top of the trays by the rails. It seems that #9 lead shot works best in either application.