NO MORE SCOPE KISSES !!

[tuxdad]

Hey all can anyone recommend a good scope for my 308 survivor? Right now I have a shotgun scope on it with a 6" eye relief, but it's only a 1 to 4x..

THe last 3-9x I had gave me a kiss, because the eye relief was not more then 2.8", which is why I went to the shotgun scope.. I'm not one for enjoying being cracked in the forehead, when I shoot my guns... Especially with wearing glasses , its a might painful to say the least..

Greatly appreciate your help!!

Tux

[GRIMJIM]

I have a nikon prostaff 3-9x40 on my shotgun, it has a pretty good eye relief.

[quickdtoo]

That would depend on how much money your want to spend, let us know and we'll help ya spend it!!   The Bushnell Banners for about $70 aren't bad for 4-6" of eye relief in a budget scope. For about $190, the Leupold VX1 gets you ~4" of eye relief. The Nikon Prostaff isn't bad for an in between price.

Tim

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=3297

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=3294

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=2959

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=2320

[tuxdad]

What're the specs for leupold scope??  Right now I'm looking at all the options and seeing what will best work for me.. I'm sorta looking at using my tax money to get a new one..

[Mac11700]

Here's the specs for one I use on my Marlin 1895 XLR...It's the VX-1 2x7x33...

Product Specifications
Actual Magnification: 2.5(2x) 6.5(7x)
Length (in): 10.8
Eyepiece Length (in): 3.1
Objective Length (in): 2.6
Objective Diameter (in): 1.6
Eyepiece Diameter (in): 1.6
Tube Diameter: 1.0in
Weight: 10.5 oz. / 298 grams
Eye Relief (in): 4.2(2x) 3.7(7x)
Eye Relief (mm): 106(2x) 94(7x)
Obj. Lens Diameter: 1.3in / 33mm
Max. Adjustment @ 100 yds (in): 65
Max. Adjustment @ 100 m (cm): 165
FOV @ 100 yds (ft): 43.2(2x) 17.3(7x)
FOV @ 100 m (m): 14.4(2x) 5.8(7x)

You can check them here...http://www.leupold.com/products/scopes.asp

The beauty of Leupold...is their non-critical eye relief...you don't have to be perfect in the box to see thru it fully...and moving rearward it's still clear...Also it  is the best warranty going...and..you can send them back in a change reticles in them...

Mac

[stimpylu32]

I have a Bushnell Banner 3 x 9 x 40 on my 45/70 right now and have put some very stout loads down the pipe with no ill affects to me or the scope , now before i hear it , yes the 3x9 is over kill for the 45/70 but it was what i had sitting around after i trashed the 4x Simons that was on it . 

[tuxdad]

I have a Bushnell Banner 3 x 9 x 40 on my 45/70 right now and have put some very stout loads down the pipe with no ill affects to me or the scope , now before i hear it , yes the 3x9 is over kill for the 45/70 but it was what i had sitting around after i trashed the 4x Simons that was on it . 

What kind of eye relief do you have on your bushnell Stimpylu32

[Swampman]

I've found some very good prices on the Leupold Rifleman which works quite well on the heavy kickers.

[quickdtoo]

Spec are at the links for all the scopes I posted.

Tim

[stimpylu32]

tuxdad

They say 6" but mine is best at just about 4 3/4 to 5" which is fine for the way the stock fits me .

[jack19512]

THe last 3-9x I had gave me a kiss, because the eye relief was not more then 2.8"

Got one of those just recently myself.  My BC 45/70 with about 2.5 in. eye relief and a fairly stout load.

[tuxdad]

Luckily for me I had on a pair of my work safety glasses, otherwise, would've probably had a nice gash, rather then the goose egg I had over my eye..

Either way hurt for three days and couldn't wear my glaases(either kind) because of the lump... This made my job OH SO MUCH MORE FUN to do !!

Tux

[jbtazgrabber]

i know that felling...was huntin a couple years ago . leaning on a tree on a oil lease road.had a great view for a 100 yards 4 the deer to cross,,, decided to lay down with just a little of my upper back and head aginst the tree,with my knees proped up...had the gun butt on top of my shoulder and the barrel on my right knee facing the road where the deer would cross.....90 # doe walks to the road 12 feet in front of me and turns towards me,stops and looks behind her.i just lifted the GUN  sideways up ON my shoulder with right hand ,,cocked hammer with left hand .looked in scope to find the neck and thought to myself <THIS IS GOING TO HURT.> pulledthe trigger with left hand and the light went out for both of us...wore that cut for about a week and a half......but ate that doe for about a month....

[tuxdad]

Well sounds like an old native american tradition my 'granny' told of the critter having to get one whack in some how, for its troubles...lol

For me I haven't even gotten a critter with mine yet...lol

[MSP Ret]

well lets hope when you get your first critter with your 45-70 it does not hurt you tuxdad....<><....


I also wore the embarassing half moon cut over my right eye about a year ago after shooting my 45-70 from the bench with a stout load. I tried to ignore the blood running down my nose and dripping onto the bench however it was the looks of the other 2 guys at the range that finally got to me, how embarassing....<><....

[bighoof]

I use a 3x9x40 buckmaster on my 45-70.

[Mac11700]

I use a 3x9x40 buckmaster on my 45-70.

Last time I used a 3x9 Buck Master scope was on my 12ga Ultra Slug Hunter...I got knocked out of a tree because I crawled up the stock a little bit too much... ...Yea...I got the buck...but a real nasty cut...as well...Their nice scopes otherwise...I just won't put one on any heavy kickers anymore...

Mac

[quickdtoo]

The 3-9x40 Buckmasters has 3.5"-3.4" of eye relief, a bare minimum for a heavy kicker, but with trapdoor loads, should work fine. Shooting from a bench, it could be painful if the scope is mounted just a little too close, doesn't take much.

Tim

http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/product.php?group=16&subgroup=10&product=6420

[usherj]

When looking for an affordable compact with generous eye relief I finally settled on Burris. The Leupold compacts are not very good as far as eye relief is concerned. I have the Burris 4X compact with 5" of eye relief on my huntsman. Could only be better if it were a 1-4X. The short mag in 2-7 or 3-9 still has 4.75", which may work for you. The extra comes in handy when different positions/angles are encountered during hunting. The bench is an ideal, controlled situation.

[Brett]

This thread brings back painful memories revolving around my Handi in .280 Rem. topped with a 3X9 Simmons.  I tried acting nonchalant hoping my shooting bud's hadn't noticed but the trickle of blood running down the side of my snoz gave it away.  Seems I learned my lesson though, I have not crawled up the stock for a repeat performance... yet.   

[quickdtoo]

When looking for an affordable compact with generous eye relief I finally settled on Burris.

I guess most of us here don't consider a scope that costs as much if not more than our Handis as being affordable, the 4x20 Burris Shortmag is $200, the variables go up from there.

Tim

[tuxdad]

Well for me I've never consideed Burris because of the prices, but who knows... I might check into one if the funds look good for it.. We'll see what the tax man says about it first...lol

[usherj]

I know, I have to be careful with the $ too. So I shopped around alot. I got it on ebay for $172. I know it seems like alot, but how much does ruining your hunt and going to the emergency room for stitches cost? Plus it is only 8.4 inches long and helps keep the weight down. It is in quick release mounts, so I hope to be able to use it on other barrels with only a little sighting adjustment. Anyone tried this? If so, how far off is each barrel. It would be nice if it were only elevation changes. I plan on using it on the 5.5 lb 20ga tracker II with 3" sabots, so eye relief will be important. 

[Is64.8]

I haven't seen one in person yet, but Nikon has a new line of "Omega" scopes with 5" eye relief.  I have been very pleased with the Nikons I have.  The lens clarity has been great for the price in my opinion.