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Braid damaging eyes on mk2 scopes (7 posts / 610 views)
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carpyclarkey carpyclarkey
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Post #1 28 Jun 2020 08:57
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Has anyone else had mainline braid damage eyes on mk2 scopes, I thought they'd be fine as I think they are minima rings but one eye has developed a slight grove. Assume replacing the eye is the only fix
bluebeat13
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Post #2 28 Jun 2020 09:06
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There has been a few threads on here where people have had minimas grooved by braid.
jeffire jeffire
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Post #3 28 Jun 2020 10:57
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In reply to Post #1
Crap guides mate i wont build with them kigan or fuji everytime.
nashigoreng nashigoreng
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Post #4 28 Jun 2020 11:10
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Had this happening on FMJ's too, bad batch of eyes i recon !
carpyclarkey carpyclarkey
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Post #5 28 Jun 2020 11:11
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In reply to Post #4
Assume they just need replacing
bigclanger bigclanger
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Post #6 28 Jun 2020 14:34
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Have Minima's on all my rods & only use braid none of them have any scoring
Mitts Mitts
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Post #7 28 Jun 2020 21:46
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My rod builder has always said, don't use braid with minima rings
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