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Post by rangersedge on Jan 13, 2017 12:33:19 GMT -5
FWIW: I think I've finally decided what I'm going to do if I can decide on the right optics. SW pc .460 bone collector will get a scope something like a Leupold 2x8 but I'd like a red dot built in like with some ar scopes. SW pc 629 5" vcomp will get a red dot of some type of the smaller variety. SW 69 will have irons.
So... I'm thinking the optics will vary based upon the intended role of the handgun. I'm counting upon the .460 to be a longer range deer thumper, the 629 to be an intermediate and short range deer thumper, and the 69 to be a handy woods packing gun.
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Post by jeffer on Jan 13, 2017 12:41:55 GMT -5
This is a tough one for many. My packin pistols are iron sights. My hardcore hunting pistols are scoped. It seems the scoped ones are getting more field use these days. Rawly
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Post by dmize on Jan 13, 2017 13:28:41 GMT -5
Scoping a sixgun is just silly . . . . . . . I vote to put some glass on it. One of the most accurate sixguns I've ever owned was a Ruger Hunter in 41. With 265LFNs, it was ridiculous how well it shot! Is that bottom one Fermins "buddy"?
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Post by zeus on Jan 13, 2017 14:16:58 GMT -5
Yep, he LOVES it!
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Post by oregon45 on Jan 13, 2017 14:20:42 GMT -5
Have you noticed any difference in the durability/reliability of the TSOB vs. the Freedom Arms scope mount?
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Post by markhampton on Jan 13, 2017 15:16:43 GMT -5
oregon45, I have used both with heavy recoiling handguns and never experienced a failure with either. Both are solid performers and work very well.
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Post by zeus on Jan 13, 2017 16:49:26 GMT -5
Nope, no difference in my experiences. I prefer look of the TSOB for some reason but think the Lovell looks "cleaner".
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Post by oregon45 on Jan 13, 2017 18:50:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback. I like the clean look of the Lovell mount as well.
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Post by bushog on Jan 13, 2017 18:55:38 GMT -5
Nope, no difference in my experiences. I prefer look of the TSOB for some reason but think the Lovell looks "cleaner". What scopes are those Paco?
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Post by zeus on Jan 13, 2017 20:46:53 GMT -5
2.5-8 Leupolds. I run a lot of he 2-6 Elites from Bushnell as well and have been pleased, very pleased with the few 2-8 Weavers. Very clear and hold zero without fail. I despise the Burris brand as a whole but have a few of them. I just count on having to send them back to the factory at some point. If you go in knowing that, you're golden I wish Leupold would make a 12x.
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Post by bushog on Jan 13, 2017 21:19:19 GMT -5
2.5-8 Leupolds. I run a lot of he 2-6 Elites from Bushnell as well and have been pleased, very pleased with the few 2-8 Weavers. Very clear and hold zero without fail. I despise the Burris brand as a whole but have a few of them. I just count on having to send them back to the factory at some point. If you go in knowing that, you're golden I wish Leupold would make a 12x. Here: www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/fixed-power-riflescopes/fx-3-12x40mm-adj-obj-target/With those long barrels they might just balance OK
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Post by oddshooter on Jan 17, 2017 14:39:42 GMT -5
Best decision I ever made was to go with scoped revolvers. My testing of handloads improved dramatically when I took more of the shooter out of it.
Shooting steel at 100 yards plus turned into my second favorite pastime.
I've told my son for years that I was a great shooter; I just couldn't see the target. He of course claimed BS. Now I make him eat those words.
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Post by oddshooter on Jan 17, 2017 19:47:26 GMT -5
A note of caution.
After reading this, I went to Amazon and tried to order a Leopold VX3. Amazon said "Contact the Seller first" which I did thru the Amazon messaging system. Seller emailed me to send them my name, address, and phone and they would start the Amazon order.
A day later I decided to follow up and see if I could call the company direct. I googled:
XTV Online
and got a scamwarners.com, and other sites, all were listing XTV Online as scams with the exact same email going out to everybody. If it's too good to be true, it's probably not. I read that XTV Online will now invoice me for payment. That's not happening.
Watch out on Amazon, they take no responsibility for their sellers.
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