Also, Weaver Optics has removed all the rifle scope models from their web site. I talked to our store representative who handles Bushnell, and he confirmed the news. It turns out that ATK decided that it no longer made financial sense to continue the Weaver brand of scope, and instead, they wanted to focus their efforts more on the other rifle scope lines under their control. I had a customer at my day job say that he called Weaver, and someone from Bushnell answered the phone saying Weaver was no longer selling scopes. However, it now appears that information was correct as Weaver Optics is no longer producing or offering rifle scopes. Weaver Grand Slam Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Version in 4-14X44 Knowing how long Weaver had been in the riflescope business, I was hesitant to give it much credibility as the idea didn’t make sense. Last summer (in 2019), while working at my day job, one of the reps who handled Bushnell mentioned that there had been internal discussions within Bushnell that Weaver was getting out of the sporting optics business but would continue to offer their Weaver brand lines of scope rings, mounts, and bases. In addition to Weaver Optics, the ATK group also owns several other optics brands, including Bushnell, Simmons, Tasco, and Millet. I’ve still got a few Grand Slam models and V-24 Classic models mounted on different rifles. Since that time, I’ve owned many Weaver scopes and always felt that they offered excellent value for the money. My own experiences with Weaver scopes started as a teen when I purchased my first Weaver K6 scope, which was a fixed 6x powered scope. ATK is an outdoor goods based conglomerate that owns several well known outdoor brands. A Weaver Classic V24 in 6-24X44Īlthough a successful optics brand, Weaver has experienced some financial challenges, and the company changed hands until it ended up being purchased by the ATK Sporting Group. And Weaver gave both of those brands some serious competition back in those days. scope market and completed well with rivals like Leupold and Redfield. Follow this link for more info.Īt one point 1950’s and 1960’s, Weaver was a major player in the U.S. UPDATE – Since this post was published, Weaver Optics has started producing riflescopes again on a limited basis.

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