Omega
11-01-2012, 07:38 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: arkansas
Posts: 3,162
Omega
I have a question for the Omega users. I was looking at one for my wife, a very nice looking rifle I might add, but I noticed it didnt have a hammer extension on it. When a scope is mounted is it not hard to get your thumb in there to pull the hammer back? My wife hands are small mine arent. I didnt even see where its drilled and threaded for an extension. Just something I was wondering, thanks for any help.
11-01-2012, 07:50 PM
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11,703
I have a question for the Omega users. I was looking at one for my wife, a very nice looking rifle I might add, but I noticed it didnt have a hammer extension on it. When a scope is mounted is it not hard to get your thumb in there to pull the hammer back? My wife hands are small mine arent. I didnt even see where its drilled and threaded for an extension. Just something I was wondering, thanks for any help.
Last edited by sabotloader; 11-01-2012 at 08:03 PM.
11-01-2012, 07:50 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Posts: 3,732
Yes, it is some difficult to reach under a scope and cock the hammer. It is also difficult to insert and remove primers under a scope. Machts nichts. The Omega is my favorite rifle; the only one i shoot any more, these days.
11-01-2012, 07:54 PM
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 228
I don't personally own an Omega, but I have a couple of hunting buddies with them and I've handled them. I've never had much of a problem getting to the hammer. The hammer is fairly short on them, so it doesn't seem to be so much of an issue.
That said, I do have a Triumph which is fairly similar, and with a scope mounted in medium rings, it's not at all an issue pulling the hammer back. Even with gloves. I don't really see a reason to need a hammer extension.
You are right though about them not being drilled and tapped for one.
That said, I do have a Triumph which is fairly similar, and with a scope mounted in medium rings, it's not at all an issue pulling the hammer back. Even with gloves. I don't really see a reason to need a hammer extension.
You are right though about them not being drilled and tapped for one.
11-02-2012, 01:52 AM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: vermont
Posts: 175
As Sabotloader said but not only his Omega all Omega's will not utilize a hammer extention due to it wont fit once the action drops down. A break action all the way for the wife will make everything more useful for your wife.
11-02-2012, 02:02 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: vermont
Posts: 175
I was also thinking that an Optima would be lighter for her to carry, or something lighter. unless I am a wimp at 230 lbs. , I find the Omega to be heavy at lest w/ my thumbhole laminate. Also if you do decide to get an Omega to save yourself money, let me know and I have the thumbhole camo stock for you to have in replace of a cheaper stock that comes w/ your purchess. I do not use so why keep it.
11-02-2012, 02:15 AM
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 366
I have no problems pulling the hammer back on my newly-aquired Omega. I have a 3-9x40 scope mounted on Durasite medium rings and Durasite one piece base made for the T/C muzzleloaders.
My scope has a pretty good size eyepiece as well (Zeiss Conquest) and I still have no problems with clearance or getting on the hammer.
If a person were to use low mount rings I could see where the clearance would be a little tight......
My scope has a pretty good size eyepiece as well (Zeiss Conquest) and I still have no problems with clearance or getting on the hammer.
If a person were to use low mount rings I could see where the clearance would be a little tight......
Last edited by quake; 11-02-2012 at 02:19 AM.