New scope for rifle - Page 2

Guymullins · 02-16-2013, 03:59

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Originally Posted by Rob_Frey

What brand of mounts are you using?

Post a picture of the rifle with the scope and mounts, maybe there could be some suggestions people could offer then.

Rob, I dont know what make they are, there seems to be no branding on them. I will post a pic tonight. They came with a Redfield scope (which I gave away because the eye relief was insufficient) so may be Redfield?

Guymullins · 02-16-2013, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Guymullins

Rob, I dont know what make they are, there seems to be no branding on them. I will post a pic tonight. They came with a Redfield scope (which I gave away because the eye relief was insufficient) so may be Redfield?

Here they are. As you can see, a small lever on the side allows you to unlock the mount with a half turn, then it can be swivelled off a bayonet mount at the front. Very quick and easy.

Rob_Frey · 02-16-2013, 14:39

One more pic showing the bottoms of the rings please.

But I think you could get an extension ring for the front and bring it back a little more if the front ring is like I think it is on the bottom.

Guymullins · 02-17-2013, 01:03

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Originally Posted by Rob_Frey

One more pic showing the bottoms of the rings please.

But I think you could get an extension ring for the front and bring it back a little more if the front ring is like I think it is on the bottom.

OK, here we are.

badshot · 02-17-2013, 01:27

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Originally Posted by Guymullins

OK, here we are.

Looks like a Redfield to me...

Rob_Frey · 02-17-2013, 21:35

"Looks like a Redfield to me... " - Me too.

I think an extension ring set will work. I know it sucks to buy both front and rear, but I don't know who will sell just the front one.

Redfield:

http://www.brownells.com/optics-moun...prod10065.aspx

Leupold (fourth set down):

http://www.brownells.com/optics-moun...-prod7798.aspx

I've used these before, you will want to put a 1" rod in the front ring tightly to work the dovetail into the front base so it will fit properly and move when you want to remove the scope. Don't use the scope to get it started, or you may bend/break it.

Guymullins · 02-18-2013, 05:23

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Originally Posted by Rob_Frey

"Looks like a Redfield to me... " - Me too.

I think an extension ring set will work. I know it sucks to buy both front and rear, but I don't know who will sell just the front one.

Redfield:

http://www.brownells.com/optics-moun...prod10065.aspx

Leupold (fourth set down):

http://www.brownells.com/optics-moun...-prod7798.aspx

I've used these before, you will want to put a 1" rod in the front ring tightly to work the dovetail into the front base so it will fit properly and move when you want to remove the scope. Don't use the scope to get it started, or you may bend/break it.

Thank you very much for this info. I am not sure that only .66 on an inch backwards movement will be enough to give me a full sight picture but I will now try it out using pressstick on the scope and rail. My other option is to have the butt cut down and this would not upset me at all because the rifle already has a but extension on it which is a bit unsightly anyway.

Rob_Frey · 02-18-2013, 14:59

Having your L.O.P. (length of pull) correct will make a difference. Do that first.

Divemaster · 03-10-2013, 00:04

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Originally Posted by Rob_Frey

Having your L.O.P. (length of pull) correct will make a difference. Do that first.

^ This.

You don't always have to trade eye relief for magnification. Set the rifle/scope up properly and get rid of that halo. And part of that set up just may be adjusting LOP. I am a huge fan of the VX-3. I have one on my Rem 700 .300 Win Mag and that scope is better than my eyes. My wife has a Nikon Monarch on her .30-06 and I just love that scope too. For a .375 is it possible you have too much magnification for dugga boys and problem ele? I thought a 1-4x was the norm for dangerous game. Not that I have first hand experience.

And to your concerns about the lack of a claw extractor (and controlled round feed), I think it may just be a comfort thing. I've never had a failure to extract or feed with my M24 work rifle even when working it through rapid fire strings. This is where my SOTIC mentor Longrange1947 will step in and correct anything I've gotten wrong.

BTW, got any leads on inexpensive hunting trips to SA or Namibia? Just asking.

Guymullins · 03-10-2013, 04:09

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Originally Posted by Divemaster

^ This.

You don't always have to trade eye relief for magnification. Set the rifle/scope up properly and get rid of that halo. And part of that set up just may be adjusting LOP. I am a huge fan of the VX-3. I have one on my Rem 700 .300 Win Mag and that scope is better than my eyes. My wife has a Nikon Monarch on her .30-06 and I just love that scope too. For a .375 is it possible you have too much magnification for dugga boys and problem ele? I thought a 1-4x was the norm for dangerous game. Not that I have first hand experience.

And to your concerns about the lack of a claw extractor (and controlled round feed), I think it may just be a comfort thing. I've never had a failure to extract or feed with my M24 work rifle even when working it through rapid fire strings. This is where my SOTIC mentor Longrange1947 will step in and correct anything I've gotten wrong.

BTW, got any leads on inexpensive hunting trips to SA or Namibia? Just asking.

Dive, eye relief is fairly critical with my .375 Magnum as I often have to take rushed shots and a black-eye can be the result. Springbuck in Namibia famously give the hunter 3 seconds before they bolt. For Buff and Jumbo many people like the 1.5 magnification scopes which brings the whole picture into a single plane , but my eyes are still OK to use the open sights and thats why I have the quick-detachable scope mounts on the big gun. Yes, I can organise very inexpensive hunts here in SA, especially if you dont need to take the trophies home. I am arranging a weeks hunt for some Danes right now and will send you the prices once I have finalized them for your delectation.

badshot · 03-11-2013, 05:26

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Originally Posted by Divemaster

^ This

All mine are cut to a 11 1/2 inch reach for that reason. Imagine you'll find your shots are more relaxed and natural...

Hmmm, would love to call in a leopard someday...

Guymullins · 03-11-2013, 08:33

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Originally Posted by badshot

All mine are cut to a 11 1/2 inch reach for that reason. Imagine you'll find your shots are more relaxed and natural...

Hmmm, would love to call in a leopard someday...

Yeah Bad,
A leopard makes an impressive trophy. I am unmad about hunting them because the only sure way of doing it is baiting them from a hide, shooting at first or last light. I do prefer walk and stalk hunting to baiting. That said, you have to be quick and sure or you could land yourself in a world of trouble with a wounded cat. I shot one in the Matopos Hills in Rhodesia that had been eating all the local dogs.This was a chase with dogs and I got a shot at it as it pounced from a crack in the rock above me. It died immediately, but I still have the marks of its outstretched claws on my chest almost 40 years later.

badshot · 03-11-2013, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Guymullins

Yeah Bad,
A leopard makes an impressive trophy. I am unmad about hunting them because the only sure way of doing it is baiting them from a hide, shooting at first or last light. I do prefer walk and stalk hunting to baiting. That said, you have to be quick and sure or you could land yourself in a world of trouble with a wounded cat. I shot one in the Matopos Hills in Rhodesia that had been eating all the local dogs.This was a chase with dogs and I got a shot at it as it pounced from a crack in the rock above me. It died immediately, but I still have the marks of its outstretched claws on my chest almost 40 years later.

Have great respect for the secretive large felines.

When you call in a mt. Lion (Puma) same rules apply...other than size the two species are similar in their behaviors. Hence fast shooting tools, don't let the name fool you. I have a good sense of humor. Leopard is somewhat more aggressive as you know.

Beautiful, to me that's the perfect hunt! Great story

Dusty · 03-11-2013, 14:23

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Originally Posted by badshot

Beautiful, to me that's the perfect hunt! Great story

"Perfect" to me would be to kill it before it put claw marks on my chest.

Guymullins · 03-11-2013, 14:31

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Originally Posted by Dusty

"Perfect" to me would be to kill it before it put claw marks on my chest.

Me too Dusty.