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Offline Old Griz

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Eye Relief
« on: July 24, 2008, 08:42:26 PM »
I really don't like the eye relief of my scope. In order to see through it I have to hold the gun in an uncomfortable position. I would like one with enough eye relief that I can hold the gun out with my arms out straight. Any suggestions?
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2008, 12:45:04 AM »
What scope are you using?

The easiest way I've found to check the eye relief on multiple scopes is to go to MidwayUSA.  In there product listings there is also a specifications page which gives, among other things, eye relief.
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2008, 02:50:00 AM »
What gun and scope are you using?
Myself, I mostly use a red-dot or Holo sight on my hunting handguns. Only on my long distance handguns do I use a scope.
But no matter what you get, you have to get use to it. Handguns scope are a different animal when it comes to scopes. Nothing like a rifle scope and none of them will be. That is the down side to handguns with scopes.

Have you considered a red-dot or Holo sight? They are the most user friendly way to go for a handgun.
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2008, 04:32:15 AM »
Here "ole crazy MePlat" goes again.  I own Leupold,  Bushnell,  Burris,  Simmons,  Redfield both varible and fixed and I never think about eye relief as long as I know I won't get clobbered in the head>  I just hold them and shoot them and have now for years along with iron sights.  I have also shot but never owned a T/C  varible set on seven power and a Leupold 21/2 to 8 with it set on 8 offhand and never thought about it.
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2008, 07:22:12 AM »
On my S&W 617 I have an old Tasco that is perfect. I know Tasco isn't the world's best, but it's been fine for that .22 and I have taken a lot of squirrels with it. I can hold the gun straight out, either sitting or standing, in a natural position, and I really like it.

However, on my .44 Bisley (regular 7.5" model) I have a Simmons 3x that makes you bend both elbows, and the gun position is about half way between you head and full extension. I would like a good scope that would allow me to sit with my back against a tree with my knees drawn up, and my arms extended over my knees. Or, standing behind a tree, having my arm extended leaning against it for support.

Hey Redhawk; glad you showed up here. I was going to email you if you missed this. I always value your experience and input. I have never had a red-dot. As an old fart with eyes that aren't as good as once wuz, I was thinking a scope would be better, but I'm always willing to learn something new.
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2008, 09:09:13 AM »
I have a Simmons ProHunter Handgun scope on my Ruger SRH .44

So far its been a solid scope for me.  http://www.simmonsoptics.com/Riflescopes_PH.htm
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2008, 11:53:23 AM »
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2008, 05:42:04 PM »
Have you tried adjusting the eye piece? On most handgun scopes adjusting the eye piece will change the eye relief.
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Re: Eye Relief
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2008, 12:05:29 PM »
Yeah, I was afraid I was gonna screw the thing all the way off, but it didn't change anything.
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