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LumiZone package
TruBrite Package
Differences: marked position
for focusing ring on TruBrite (right) , screw in
plain view for LumiZone (left); Ceenteerd
rehostat for Truglo's unit and right side
position on Excalibur's. |
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Review
Excalibur’s
LumiZone comes packaged in a cardboard box with
instructions, cleaning cloth and warranty for
US$ 159.99
The Truglo’s
TruBrite scope comes in a blister package with
instructions cleaning cloth and warranty but
also adds to the package flip up scope caps and
scope rings , all for US$ 199.99.
I think that the
flip up lens caps and scope rings that Truglo
adds to the package compensates for the price
difference and make the two more level out.
((prices found today 08-24-2007 on
www.cabelas.com))
Both units share a
similar design, very big at the eyepiece end in
order to encase all components necessary for the
illuminated reticle feature (battery, rheostat,
leds, switch etc)
Both units come in
anodized black but the Truglo unit can be also
obtained in camo.
If you closely
examine the two unit’s exterior the TruBrite
scores a few marks as markings are better
printed and generally the unit shows better
attention to design:
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both scopes
have a screw on the speed dial but on the
TruBrite it is not visible when the unit is
mounted, on the LumiZone is straight up in
plain view.
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The TruBrite
sports a positive identification on the
focusing ring (see pictures) to identify the
zero position.
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The rheostat to
change illumination on the TruBrite is
placed in the center and is easy to reach
for both right and left handed people.
(Although if you are right handed the
LumiZone dial on the right is just perfect).
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The TruBrite
has thicker rubber on the eyepiece ….
Hopefully you should never test this…
So far I like the
TruBrite is best … but let’s go more in depth
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