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Offline trapper57

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357 Scope suggestions
« on: October 29, 2011, 02:53:30 PM »
I'm going to send my 20 gauge SB-1 in to be fitted with a 357 barrel & would like suggestions for a lo-power , lightweight ,moderately $$'d scope. also does anyone know the aprox. turnaround time to get a replacement barrel fitted & returned ?
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Re: 357 Scope suggestions
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2011, 03:10:28 PM »
I have a BSA 2.5x on my TALO Trapper .357 that I reamed to max. Haven't had any problems with it.
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Re: 357 Scope suggestions
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2011, 03:54:13 PM »
I sent my frame in for a .357 barrel about a month ago.   It took around 11 days from start to finish.   My daughter killed her first deer today with the .357 mag. barrel.   I reamed my barrel to maxi but I am still working out some kinks with the .357 maxi.   I have a 3-9 Bushnell on the gin.         
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Re: 357 Scope suggestions
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2011, 04:09:09 PM »
Simmons makes a 4x diamond something scope that many here love. Mine is an older 4x simmons shotgun scope and it mounts right ahead of the hammer so you do not need a spur and you can mount it lower since it doesn't need hammer clearance. It takes a little getting used to since you see everything downrange around the scope with a scope picture center above the gun, but it is light weight and very accurate for our 44 mag. Would be fine for a .357 too.  They show up used now and then here in the optics classifieds.
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Re: 357 Scope suggestions
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2011, 05:44:58 PM »
trapper57 - What do you mean by moderately priced?  If you can swing $100, Natchez has a Nikon Omega 1.65-5x36 (Camo) scope with a BDC for $99.95.  It will work for the .357.  Just so you know the BDC is supposedly designed for BP rifles. 
If you need to go lower, buy the Bushnell Banner 1-4x32 scope with circle x reticle (Matte) for $66.95, if you want higher power get the same scope in 3-3x40 for $67.95.
Natchez also carries Simmons if that's what you want.  Go to:

http://www.natchezss.com/category.cfm?category=405&brand=SN&catLevel=1

or like thejanitor said, try the Optics classifieds.


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Re: 357 Scope suggestions
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2011, 05:53:43 PM »
I've had excellent luck using the Centerpoint 2-7x32 from Walmart for $68. These are excellent scopes that a lot of guys are using on springer air rifles. They hold up well.

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Re: 357 Scope suggestions
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2011, 03:17:18 AM »
 I would recommend a fixed power compact 2.5 or 2.75 or 4 X.       Jedman
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Re: 357 Scope suggestions
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2011, 06:51:03 AM »
I like Simmons Prodiamond 4x.  Light, compact scope that looks really good and inexpensive from Natchez.  Several other GBO  members recommend it also.  Sometimes they have refurbs for even less. 

I discovered 'elite deal seeker gunstuff' lists alot of forums, where there's much used stuff, if that's what you want.

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