African Rifle Scope Advice.
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Calgary
Posts: 194
African Rifle Scope Advice.
For a large caliber African rifle like the 375 HH, how do you typically top them off? Scope? No scope? Removeable scope? Over under scope mount so you can see the iron sights as well?
Also for a scope do you go with a lower power or a traditional 3x9?
Thanks..
Also for a scope do you go with a lower power or a traditional 3x9?
Thanks..
#2
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The Boonies, Alaska
Posts: 83
RE: African Rifle Scope Advice.
i think i 3x9 would be good, as for a mount, my dad has a flip mount for his scope, because we moose hunt in heavy bear country, it flips to the side, and he can use iron sights, or flip ot up and use the scope,
seems easier than looking under scope rings to me
seems easier than looking under scope rings to me
#3
RE: African Rifle Scope Advice.
My favorite is the Leupold 1.5 x 5.I feel thethree most important factorswhen considering a scoped big bore rifle for hunting dangerous gameis quick target acquisition, being able to hold on the animal when moving and generous eye relief. With the lower power, target acquisition is fastand alsovery easy to hold on a moving target even when the heart starts a pumpin. The5x is more thanample for longer shots.
#4
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,429
RE: African Rifle Scope Advice.
ORIGINAL: Whitehorn
Over under scope mount so you can see the iron sights as well?
Over under scope mount so you can see the iron sights as well?
ORIGINAL:AkhunterTeen
my dad has a flip mount for his scope, because we moose hunt in heavy bear country, it flips to the side,
my dad has a flip mount for his scope, because we moose hunt in heavy bear country, it flips to the side,
ORIGINAL: Sniper 151
My favorite is the Leupold 1.5 x 5.I feel thethree most important factorswhen considering a scoped big bore rifle for hunting dangerous gameis quick target acquisition, being able to hold on the animal when moving and generous eye relief. With the lower power, target acquisition is fastand alsovery easy to hold on a moving target even when the heart starts a pumpin. The5x is more thanample for longer shots.
My favorite is the Leupold 1.5 x 5.I feel thethree most important factorswhen considering a scoped big bore rifle for hunting dangerous gameis quick target acquisition, being able to hold on the animal when moving and generous eye relief. With the lower power, target acquisition is fastand alsovery easy to hold on a moving target even when the heart starts a pumpin. The5x is more thanample for longer shots.
A good idea may be to buy a set of Leupold QD rings and mounts. QD stands for "quick detach", but don't expect to be able to detach them in the heat of the moment. It is more along the line of detaching your scope before the Plane ride, or removing the scope if it gets damaged to continue the hunt with iron sights etc.
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2003
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RE: African Rifle Scope Advice.
My 416 Rigby wears a Swarovski 1.5x6x42 and a Zeiss 3x12x56 sits atop a 375 H&H. Though I have never been in a dangerous life or death situation , the field of view of 1.5 power would be greatly appreciated to say the least! I also like the fact that these are first plane 4A reticle scopes. While these are great scopes, I would also look atLeupolds....they have a pretty good reputation on dangerous game rigs and offer generous eye relief.
#7
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 309
RE: African Rifle Scope Advice.
On my .416 Rigby CZ 550 Safari Mag, I placed a Leupold VXII in 1.5 x 5 power. Solid base and rings are required to hold up to the recoil.
Shooting at 1.5 is very easy on the eye relief and provides ample filed of view when things demand a fast set up on an animal. I uaes the 5x to sight in at 100yds. It gives quite abit of mag to see the buulseye well.
Good luck!
Shooting at 1.5 is very easy on the eye relief and provides ample filed of view when things demand a fast set up on an animal. I uaes the 5x to sight in at 100yds. It gives quite abit of mag to see the buulseye well.
Good luck!
#9
RE: African Rifle Scope Advice.
None better for any hunting anything anywhere in the world.
The old Redfield 1.5x5 also is top notch if you can find one.
ORIGINAL: Sniper151
My favorite is the Leupold 1.5 x 5.I feel thethree most important factorswhen considering a scoped big bore rifle for hunting dangerous gameis quick target acquisition, being able to hold on the animal when moving and generous eye relief. With the lower power, target acquisition is fastand alsovery easy to hold on a moving target even when the heart starts a pumpin. The5x is more thanample for longer shots.
My favorite is the Leupold 1.5 x 5.I feel thethree most important factorswhen considering a scoped big bore rifle for hunting dangerous gameis quick target acquisition, being able to hold on the animal when moving and generous eye relief. With the lower power, target acquisition is fastand alsovery easy to hold on a moving target even when the heart starts a pumpin. The5x is more thanample for longer shots.