New ML
01-06-2008 | 04:25 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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RE: New ML/ one more question
ORIGINAL: little-d
i have a atec simmons on mine in 2.8x10x44 so far its been good. before mississippi laws would pemit scopes i used the zero x pentax it was great for shooting paper plates but when i hit the woods the deer that came by at 50 yrds looked like ants i got one but only cause it stood there long enough to let me look over the scope about ten times to make sure thats what i was aiming at, after that i went without untill i got that red dot after i missed a few using that i took it off in the woods and said the heck with all that stuff and went with open sights till the magnacation was allowed. once you get that new gun broke in you will like it, just don't get mad cause its to hard to load, just keep a slege hammer in you pocket to hammer them first few hundred rounds down into the bottom.
i have a atec simmons on mine in 2.8x10x44 so far its been good. before mississippi laws would pemit scopes i used the zero x pentax it was great for shooting paper plates but when i hit the woods the deer that came by at 50 yrds looked like ants i got one but only cause it stood there long enough to let me look over the scope about ten times to make sure thats what i was aiming at, after that i went without untill i got that red dot after i missed a few using that i took it off in the woods and said the heck with all that stuff and went with open sights till the magnacation was allowed. once you get that new gun broke in you will like it, just don't get mad cause its to hard to load, just keep a slege hammer in you pocket to hammer them first few hundred rounds down into the bottom.
It should go down tight, but NOT pound it down tight. Loose is dangerous and looses accuracy.
Chap Gleason
01-21-2008 | 10:12 AM
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Dominant Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Wisconsin
RE: New ML/ one more question
Being in Wisconsin, if he wants to hunt the modern season and not spend a lot of money.. a Bushnell Banner Dusk to Dawn 3-9x40mm would be a good scope. A Nikon Pro Staff is better. They range $149.00. For the muzzleloader season, a Nikon !x20mm or a T/C 1x32mm are around $150-$180.00. Traditions sells a 1X32mm for $50.00 but I have no experience with it. When I get the new mount for my rifle, I am going to get one just to see if I can shoot and shake it apart...
01-21-2008 | 10:40 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: NW Florida
RE: New ML/ one more question
H3, welcome to the frontstuffers!
There is alot of knowledge here from alot of guys that have been doing this for YEARS. Not me, I'm still a newbie. Only been at the ML thing for about a year.
Cayugad, Lemoyne, Sabotloader, Frontier Gander, Chap Gleason, to name just a few, have forgotten more about black powder shooting and hunting than I know. Don't hesitate to ask anything. Chances are, someone here has had the same problem or situation. The knowledge is here for the taking.
I just bought a Bushnell "sharpshooter" ML pkg from WW. All the ML stuff is on clearance so it was only $35. Scope, mounts and rings.
It's a 3x9x32. We'll see how it does in a couple of days at the range.
It went on my KRB7, but the mounts have a bunch of different ways to set up and it says it will fit CVA, Knight, Traditions and TC.
There is alot of knowledge here from alot of guys that have been doing this for YEARS. Not me, I'm still a newbie. Only been at the ML thing for about a year.
Cayugad, Lemoyne, Sabotloader, Frontier Gander, Chap Gleason, to name just a few, have forgotten more about black powder shooting and hunting than I know. Don't hesitate to ask anything. Chances are, someone here has had the same problem or situation. The knowledge is here for the taking.
I just bought a Bushnell "sharpshooter" ML pkg from WW. All the ML stuff is on clearance so it was only $35. Scope, mounts and rings.
It's a 3x9x32. We'll see how it does in a couple of days at the range.
It went on my KRB7, but the mounts have a bunch of different ways to set up and it says it will fit CVA, Knight, Traditions and TC.
