Scope Mounts
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Ohio / Michigan Border (Morenci, MI)
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Scope Mounts
OK, now that I've decided on a Bushnell Banner 3x9x40 scope with Multi-X recticle for my 50 Caliber Frontier Muzzleloader.
What type of scope mount do you use & or preffer?
Tons of differing types and I have no prefference other than the see thru ones look intreauging for upclose "surprise" shots when walking to and from blind.
Any and all input is welcome.
BTW --- my barrell is already drilled and tapped with 4 holes two front and two rear if that makes a difference.
What type of scope mount do you use & or preffer?
Tons of differing types and I have no prefference other than the see thru ones look intreauging for upclose "surprise" shots when walking to and from blind.
Any and all input is welcome.
BTW --- my barrell is already drilled and tapped with 4 holes two front and two rear if that makes a difference.
#2
RE: Scope Mounts
Aluminum mounts are OK, but I prefer steel bases and rings, if you can get them for your rifle. Just stay away from those "see-under" kind. They get your face too high up in the air above the stock making your shooting position shaky. Plus those thin rings are just too flimsy. They're too easy to knock out of adjustment out in the woods.
#3
RE: Scope Mounts
ORIGINAL: kkeiser
OK, now that I've decided on a Bushnell Banner 3x9x40 scope with Multi-X recticle for my 50 Caliber Frontier Muzzleloader.
What type of scope mount do you use & or preffer?
Tons of differing types and I have no prefference other than the see thru ones look intreauging for upclose "surprise" shots when walking to and from blind.
Any and all input is welcome.
BTW --- my barrell is already drilled and tapped with 4 holes two front and two rear if that makes a difference.
OK, now that I've decided on a Bushnell Banner 3x9x40 scope with Multi-X recticle for my 50 Caliber Frontier Muzzleloader.
What type of scope mount do you use & or preffer?
Tons of differing types and I have no prefference other than the see thru ones look intreauging for upclose "surprise" shots when walking to and from blind.
Any and all input is welcome.
BTW --- my barrell is already drilled and tapped with 4 holes two front and two rear if that makes a difference.
If you do not want to remove the scope for easier cleaning then some B-Square mounts are real good. I have them on one of my Knights and they are realsolid and strong and reasonable in price. Also the Woods Trophy mounts have been on one of my Thompson Centerrifles with aBushnell Banner mounted in them, and they have been working perfect. I bought them at Cabela's.
As for the see through aspect, like already said. I personally want that scope as close to the barrel as possible. I like a medium height set which normally takes care of a 36mm-42mm objective. With see through rings, you stretch your head around trying to get the same sight picture. Also you will discover that with a scope you will seldom if ever use the open sights. Just set the scope on 3X and you would be surprised (if you practice) how fast you can get on target and shoot.
#4
Spike
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Ohio / Michigan Border (Morenci, MI)
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RE: Scope Mounts
Thanks, without ever setting up a gun with Optics I'm a "newbie" to what all the options and tripfalls are.
I will stop by Gander Mtn this afternoon and get a better look at what is available.
I will stop by Gander Mtn this afternoon and get a better look at what is available.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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RE: Scope Mounts
I have a one piece Talley aluminum base on my Omega. It is a nice custom fit and is very solid. Here is the link.. www.talleyrings.com
#7
Spike
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RE: Scope Mounts
I stopped into Dick's sporting goods and took a look at what all they had, I think the options are to many to make a disicion with out my gun, rings & scope mounted.
I will have to get the scope and mounts installed then try a couple rings to see what I feel comfortable with.
Thanks for the advise guys.
I will have to get the scope and mounts installed then try a couple rings to see what I feel comfortable with.
Thanks for the advise guys.