I bought a HGC-6 Brunton Type Compass
Hi everyone, this is my first post on Reddit, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share a little about my new purchase: a Brunton-type compass (not an original Brunton, I know) from Harbin, model HGC-6.
I bought it for approximately $110 USD, and honestly, what I liked most was the color and the fact that it cost much less than an original Brunton.
I work in an underground mine and haven't used it much, but I've been able to compare it to original Brunton compasses, and here are some points to consider:
ALL the external parts are aluminum, including the pinhole, which on original Bruntons is made of plastic.
It's just as accurate as a Brunton in terms of measurements; it takes less than 15 seconds to fully stabilize.
It glows in the dark, which, for people who work in places like mine, can be very useful for making readings easier.
-It's very pretty, I just wanted to say that.
Now for some of the downsides:
-The circular level is correct; however, the tubular level has considerable variation, so it doesn't work when placed on a flat surface, although it is useful and accurate when measuring dips. I'm afraid to adjust it because I might break it.
-The included case is made of much lower quality leather than the original, but it's adequate for carrying it.
-When you engage the needle brake, the measurement can vary slightly (e.g., if I measure an azimuth of 15°, engaging the brake could result in 17° or 15°; it's random).
In conclusion, I liked the compass and feel I got what I paid for. I liked it a lot and felt the need to share it somewhere. I'm open to all kinds of comments 😁.
Thanks for reading.