Been looking around for updates on the expected release on their 1-8 short dot. Anyone have info to share? There was word that it “may” come out in November. Otherwise, January… Hope they are on schedule.
Last I heard was late November, but take that for what its worth. I also heard August 2010…
patience is a virtue i was not blessed with! 
Unless I’m blind, I can’t find this scope on the official S&B website. What’s with that?
My backup is the z6i w/brt, but it seems like they had a price INCREASE. I thought these could be had for $2100?
It’s on the German website. If there are any descrepencies between the English and German sites, the German one is the one to bet on.
Just google - Schmidt bender German - and you’ll get the link.
Its been on there most of this year at least.
I too am waiting on this scope. I sold my other SB’s to get this one. Guess I could have waited for a while but thats ok.
I think I’m like 3rd order in the stack at SWFA. I’m still wanting it, but I’ve almost forgotten that i ordered the damn thing in the first place.
The good news is the scope will come with a free copy of MDs Art of the Precision Rifle DVD set hand delivered by a male-friendly lesbian.
That was only available for pre-orderers.
lol…I heard February in all seriousness
I just try not to think about it and when they’re out they’re out. Like Magpul stuff it doesn’t do any good to speculate and get all impatient. I would rather wait and have them turn out the best product they can than sell something that doesn’t live up to the hype and expectations.
I agree…I was LOLing about the male friendly lesbian, didn’t know such creatures existed in the wild:D
I think this time part of the delay has to do with the PSR contract.
I’m almost starting to think for my OBR I may spring for a premiere reticle 14x scope, and just get the 1-8 for a PredatAR 7.62.
Schmidt & Bender must have seen that episode of South Park where Cartman owns the amusement park.
14X? Do they have a 1-4X?
Delays just gives me more time to save money. I’m more interested in the new S&B 3-20(?).
I was referring to a 14x+ power scope. 8x is a LITTLE low for my needs since my OBR has gone from battle rifle to precision rifle in terms of applications.
My Premier was a winner on the LMT MWS for that role. I got the Mil-dot, which I think is appropriate for the role. The other reticle, XR?, I think goes well in a 5-25 scope.
I think the Premier 3-15 scope is a killer used deal. You can find them on THe hide for $2000-2100, sometimes for $1900 for ST or odd models.
No love for the PR 1-8 vs S&B? I wish they would get out and push it more and get more information out about it???
The PR is friggin HUGE compared to the S&B. Only knock against it, and S&B has the experience with short dots that PR is only now really getting in to.
Two of the biggest things that give me pause with the 1-8x are the small exit pupil and weight. Granted, it gives you a lot for its mass, but the 1-4x is already a beast. Its only a few ounces heavier, but on the top rail of your upper you tend to notice.
Maybe when it gets released in fall of 2013 I’ll see what the reviews say. 
I got an email from the S&B rep and they said that it is looking good for mid FEB '12.
Yes, info straight from the factory is first quarter 2012.