milanuk
Well-Known Member
The SS scopes will focus in to 25yds no problem (I have an early SS10x42 - 1998 vintage, and a later SS16X42). Field of view on any fixed 10x or 16x scope is gonna stink at that range, but they will focus fine.
The SS scopes will focus in to 25yds no problem (I have an early SS10x42 - 1998 vintage, and a later SS16X42). Field of view on any fixed 10x or 16x scope is gonna stink at that range, but they will focus fine.
I read , in several places , Bushnell bought Baush & Loamb (sp) .
Had not heard they bought Tasco ??????????
Ah... maybe it's just me, but I don't think I'd put a fixed 10x on a lever action .45-70. Other than maybe for load development at the range.
It's kind of a waste of the scope IMHO, and limits the usefulness of the gun.
If it were me, I'd look at something like a Weaver V3 (1" 1-3x20mm) for a scope to give you quick-n-dirty close-in capability, along w/ a touch of magnification for a little longer shots (say, 200-300yds w/ that kind of gun).
As always, this advice is worth exactly what ya paid for it
Monte
I just ordered a peep sight from Midway , in hopes that that may work & I may not have to scope the rifle . Hope not .
Trying to cope with aging eyes .
WT. I just finished a .280 Rem that I built for iron sights. Used an old Lyman 48 long slide rear and a Lyman 93 front globe fitted to a Rem ramp.
My right eye, (master of course) had cataracts so bad that I couldn't even bore sight with it anymore. Had cataract surgery 2 mos. ago and am almost back to 20/20. I shot match rifle and service rifle so long that I got very comfortable and confident with iron and I really like the clean look and feel of a rifle with iron sights.
With practice, an aperture rear and post front are very fast and can approach m.o.a. accuracy. Aperture rear and front on a black bull can comfortably beat 1 m.o.a. if the rifle is up to it. I used to love 600 yd belly shooting with both setups and could stay in the 190's with either. I don't expect to do that now, but do expect 1 - 2 moa on targets. We'll see.
On edit: I forgot to ask Plinker if the .17 HMR is still good at 250-300 yds. I like them, but don't know much about them.
Ian, I apologize for getting off the topic, but us geezers got to stick together. I hope the iron works out for WT, and for me too.
Tom