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Post by todddoyka on Oct 21, 2017 7:29:54 GMT -5
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Oct 21, 2017 7:32:12 GMT -5
I would use a Leupold 4X
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Post by sheriff on Oct 21, 2017 8:43:35 GMT -5
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Post by magman on Oct 21, 2017 8:51:36 GMT -5
Me too. Dots have their place, mostly on revolvers. I think I'd opt for a 1-4x Leupold, since it is a rifle.
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Post by todddoyka on Oct 21, 2017 10:04:16 GMT -5
how's their eye relief?
does it do(light transition) well in the early morning?
thanks
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Post by sixshot on Oct 21, 2017 10:46:04 GMT -5
Definitely a straight 4X or the 1X4 variable. The 4X would probably hold up better with that big caliber & the Leupold is hard to beat for rugged.
Dick
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Post by zeus on Oct 21, 2017 11:55:26 GMT -5
That's my vote as well. Tough as nails. |
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Post by potatojudge on Oct 21, 2017 22:39:17 GMT -5
I don't see much point in a low power variable scope. Anything from 2.5 to about 4 x hunts pretty much the same for me in most situations.
I have one rifle with a FF3 and it's better in low light than iron sights, but nowhere near as helpful as a scope of any kind. Like archery or pistol hunting, you've just gotta accept the limitations.
The older M8 4X Leupolds have the kind of eye relief you want on a 500L rifle and are a bargain. I think I paid $75 each for my last two.
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Post by coldtriggerfinger on Oct 22, 2017 3:09:27 GMT -5
1-4×24 Vortex Crossfire ll with illuminated , red , center dot.
Has held up fine on my 9.3×64 Brenneke.
Only $250
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Post by contender on Oct 22, 2017 11:42:19 GMT -5
Add my big +1 for the Leupold 4x. I own a lot of Contenders & such. None wear red dots.
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Post by jfs on Oct 22, 2017 14:50:35 GMT -5
If you decide you would like a variable power handgun scope, none is stronger along with better features then a leupold 2.5--8x... many years ago I bought a beautiful Baush&lomb Elite and mounted it on my Freedom 454 and went to the range to sight in some Corbon
360gr penetrators in preperation for a hippo hunt that never happened... After just two shots I knew something was wrong and look to see the scope tube came apart from the turrent housing.. Perhaps it was something I did wrong when mounting but don`t think so as I used three rings...Anyway, the leupold has taken the abuse of many full power 454 loads and keeps on ticking... Best of luck whatever your decision......
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Post by magman on Oct 22, 2017 15:01:20 GMT -5
That's the truth James. I broke 2 B&L Elites. 1 on an T/C Contender in 7jdj. The other on a Raging Bull 454. I'll stick with Leupold or Burris.
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Post by sixshot on Oct 22, 2017 16:46:20 GMT -5
That's also true about the Burris's, I had some hard kicking Encores & the Burris scopes held up very well, never had a problem up through 338/284. Did a lot of testing with a 416 Lockhart with a Burris and never had a problem although the gun wasn't mine.
Dick
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Oct 22, 2017 18:33:41 GMT -5
My experience with Burris, on the 2 occasions I've returned scopes to them for repair was so bad and inept I'll never buy another. In fact, although I still have a couple in service, I wouldn't have another if you gave it to me. Leupold for me.
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Post by jfs on Oct 22, 2017 20:32:53 GMT -5
My experience with Burris, on the 2 occasions I've returned scopes to them for repair was so bad and inept I'll never buy another. In fact, although I still have a couple in service, I wouldn't have another if you gave it to me. Leupold for me. |
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