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Offline STUMPJMPR

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What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« on: October 06, 2008, 02:52:26 AM »
Are you guys using shotgun scopes on these??? I have tried a couple of 100-150 dollar bushnells and none of them would hold zero from the recoil...
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2008, 02:57:27 AM »
You might try the Nikon Prostaff 2-7X32.  It has a lot of eye relief.
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2008, 04:52:59 AM »
Ditto Swampman's recommendation, I've had a Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32 in low Leupold PRW rings on mine for about 120 rounds so far, works great.  ;)

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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2008, 05:00:38 AM »
I might give the NIKON a try... To start with the scope kept sliding... So finally I added a 3rd ring and it still wouldn't give any kind of group... With Iron sights It shoots pretty decent.... I don't use the gun much but its about to be my new hog hunting gun when I'm in the boat... I want to see how the big 500 performs...
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2008, 05:05:08 AM »
Did you lap the rings before installing the scope? Having 75-100% contact with the rings makes a big difference and it prevents scope damage.  ;)

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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2008, 06:33:55 AM »
I didn't lap it that time. However I will this time...
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2008, 12:31:43 PM »
I had a Nikon Prostaff 2x7 Shotgun Scope on my Encore 500 and it broke after around 50 shots.  I put a Nikon Monarch 2-8x and so far so good. 
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2008, 01:19:31 PM »
I've been hankering to try the Burris Ballistic Plex with the 45-70, 500 S&W should be similar.  I prefer 3-9x magnification at least, but I'm weird... ::)
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2008, 01:23:18 PM »
Quote from: jy951 on October 06, 2008, 12:31:43 PM
I had a Nikon Prostaff 2x7 Shotgun Scope on my Encore 500 and it broke after around 50 shots.   

The Prostaff has the same lifetime warranty as all other Nikon scopes including the Monarch,  did ya get it fixed or replaced?

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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2008, 01:35:07 PM »
I sent the prostaff back to Nikon and they sent me a brand new one.  However, I chose not to try it again and purchased the new Nikon Monarch.  They have constant (suposedly) 4" eye relief which is a little better than the 2x7 prostaff.
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2008, 02:47:04 PM »
Very little, .1"-.2" more if you use their specs, not much practical difference. Considering they're shotgun scopes, they should work great as shotguns can have considerably more recoil than most rifle chamberings including the 500S&W. But a Monarch could fail just as easily due to defects, so I wouldn't blame the Prostaff, all of mine work great.  ;)

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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2008, 02:55:05 PM »
quick or anyone else:  while on the topic of 500, could you please post some load data and accuracy info for your handy 500.  I have any encore and have been considering purchasing a handi in 500 also.  My barrel is 16.5"  The loads i've triead ar 350 Gr Speer Flat Point Jacketed 42 Gr H110 1950 FPS, 325 Barnes XPB 43 G H110 1999 FPS.  That's pretty much all i tried so far.
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2008, 03:40:24 PM »
I have seen some post on the 20 dollar simmons shotgun scope... Has anyone tried it on a shotgun or a handi???
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Re: What kind of scope for 500 S&W
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