Cayugad – I understand the dilemma facing you. You bought a hum dinger of a rifle and you want to flexibility of using it with a scope and without…hence you had the quick release rings installed. Who can blame a guy for wanting to be able to use his newest toy for every occasion?
Seems like you have 3 choices:
- Leave the current set-up “as is” and accept the fact that you may be smacked around every so often. (worst choice IMO)
- Remove the Millet scope and designate the rifle a short range “iron sight only weapon.
- Again, remove the nice Millet scope, but install a shorter scope or red dot.
Given your extensive collection of muzzleloaders and scopes, it seems all options are on the table and basically it will come down to personal choice. Obviously, a scope can be installed or removed at any point so it’s not like you’re committed to your first decision anyway.
Man, wish I had your problems…
Please keep us posted on your White’s performance and what you ultimately decide.
