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Heavier scope on a light rifle #11739412 01/15/17 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky OP Campfire Regular OP starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado I put this SHV on a Kimber Adirondack and now I can't get the rifle to stay upright! It appears you guys that were saying this is a bad idea (light rifle + heavy scope) were right! Any advice on how I can fix this??

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739430 01/15/17 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 11,354 Phoenix, Az....now Iowa W warpig602 Campfire Outfitter warpig602 Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 11,354 Phoenix, Az....now Iowa Z3

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle warpig602 #11739457 01/15/17 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,007 Cave Creek, AZ Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,007 Cave Creek, AZ Use a diver's weight belt for a sling. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739462 01/15/17 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 Yea, I've always tried to avoid that -- just my sense of proportion 😏. For that rifle I would pick my glass which in combination with the rings & bases would come under a pound. You can still go ~ 1.25-5x, 2-7x, or 3-9x in several choices of optics. Save the SHV for later -- you're still young. My sense is, why saddle a nice, light, compact rifle with resembling a small barbell? But that's just me.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739483 01/15/17 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 21,959 Idaho 340boy Campfire Ranger 340boy Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 21,959 Idaho Just flip the picture upside down and you'll be set! "For joy of knowing what may not be known we take the golden road to Samarkand." James Elroy Flecker

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739503 01/15/17 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,394 Likes: 1 N.E. Mn./ Mt H handwerk Campfire Tracker handwerk Campfire Tracker H Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,394 Likes: 1 N.E. Mn./ Mt Lay on your back?

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle handwerk #11739583 01/15/17 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,177 Likes: 20 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,177 Likes: 20 Banana Belt, Montana Yep, shooting from the supine rather than prone position works for "turtled" rifles. Of course, the turrets won't work the same way. “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739601 01/15/17 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born Originally Posted by starsky I put this SHV on a Kimber Adirondack and now I can't get the rifle to stay upright! It appears you guys that were saying this is a bad idea (light rifle + heavy scope) were right! Any advice on how I can fix this?? I'm glad you posted that. I've said it many times, that it makes them "top heavy". Either change the stock or change the scope. But it damn sure throws the balance off the way it is. Another thing you can try is to carry it by the scope or carry the rifle upside down. Carry it slinged all day long like some here do... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739604 01/15/17 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana C Canazes9 Campfire Regular Canazes9 Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana Holding that rifle upright will only require modest wrist strength - should be a non issue unless you suffer from LWS (Limp Wrist Syndrome). David

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Canazes9 #11739608 01/15/17 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,169 Likes: 14 Battle Born Originally Posted by Canazes9 Holding that rifle upright will only require modest wrist strength - should be a non issue unless you suffer from LWS (Limp Wrist Syndrome). David I guess you keep your wrist well exercised.... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739628 01/15/17 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana C Canazes9 Campfire Regular Canazes9 Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by Canazes9 Holding that rifle upright will only require modest wrist strength - should be a non issue unless you suffer from LWS (Limp Wrist Syndrome). David I guess you keep your wrist well exercised.... Not a surpise that the little biatch complaining about carrying a sub 7 pound rifle starts sharing visions of someone else's manhood. David

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739631 01/15/17 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,653 Likes: 1 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,653 Likes: 1 Midwest Originally Posted by starsky I put this SHV on a Kimber Adirondack and now I can't get the rifle to stay upright! It appears you guys that were saying this is a bad idea (light rifle + heavy scope) were right! Any advice on how I can fix this?? Thanks goodness you have CRF to aid in your workaround for this issue. WWP53D

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739731 01/15/17 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,831 Wasilla, Alaska alaska_lanche Campfire Tracker alaska_lanche Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,831 Wasilla, Alaska Originally Posted by starsky I put this SHV on a Kimber Adirondack and now I can't get the rifle to stay upright! It appears you guys that were saying this is a bad idea (light rifle + heavy scope) were right! Any advice on how I can fix this?? Damn it I hate it when that happens. I did the same thing but leave it on the floor so it can't flip around as easy. 17 oz scope on a sub 5 pound rifle.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11739785 01/15/17 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,666 Boise,ID 2 280shooter Campfire Outfitter 280shooter Campfire Outfitter 2 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,666 Boise,ID Originally Posted by starsky I put this SHV on a Kimber Adirondack and now I can't get the rifle to stay upright! It appears you guys that were saying this is a bad idea (light rifle + heavy scope) were right! Any advice on how I can fix this?? Flip it in Photoshop.You're welcome. Broncos are officially the worst team in the nation this year.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740049 01/15/17 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 1,549 Mjduct Campfire Regular Mjduct Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 1,549 Load it up with bullets. Lowers the center of gravity!!!

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740071 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN Lol....flying over several heads ain't it

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Kaleb #11740083 01/15/17 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,177 Likes: 20 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,177 Likes: 20 Banana Belt, Montana Well, obviously scoping a hunting rifle is nothing to joke about. :-) “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740091 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN Needs a bipod

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740092 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN Needs a bipod

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740096 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN Hard to make wise cracks with my phone doing the redirect virus chit every 10 seconds. Only place it ever does it.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Kaleb #11740104 01/15/17 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 I bet you are glad you asked aren't you Starsky?

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740116 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... You need an under-mount scope kit. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Kaleb #11740171 01/15/17 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska B bearstalker Campfire Outfitter bearstalker Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,921 Alaska Originally Posted by Kaleb Lol....flying over several heads ain't it It nipped Lawrence. Haha.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740182 01/15/17 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,417 South Florida Capt_Craig Campfire Regular Capt_Craig Campfire Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,417 South Florida The solution is obvious here. Longer action screws and a counterweight on the bottom of the stock to eve things out. 😜

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740202 01/15/17 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,395 Likes: 2 F Formidilosus Campfire Tracker Formidilosus Campfire Tracker F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,395 Likes: 2 Holy smokes there are some dense dudes here......

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740261 01/15/17 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,805 Likes: 2 Alvadore, Oregon B BMT Campfire Ranger BMT Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,805 Likes: 2 Alvadore, Oregon Hollow out the stock, fill the stock with IPA, add a tap under the sling swivel stud, use like a camelback while stalking. "The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle BMT #11740271 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN Originally Posted by BMT Hollow out the stock, fill the stock with IPA, add a tap under the sling swivel stud, use like a camelback while stalking. BMT for the win

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle BMT #11740305 01/15/17 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,597 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,597 Northern Ca Originally Posted by BMT Hollow out the stock, fill the stock with IPA, add a tap under the sling swivel stud, use like a camelback while stalking. Bota bag rifle stock. IPA lite. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Formidilosus #11740322 01/15/17 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by Formidilosus Holy smokes there are some dense dudes here...... I was one. Took the ? at face value -- didn't really focus in the pic. 😜 😀

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740403 01/15/17 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,730 Raton NM gonzaga Campfire Regular gonzaga Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,730 Raton NM Starsky, Your dilemma is a common one and can be easily solved.... You need to get one of them super duper UBER cool slings, they will act as a counter weight and with enough practice you could actually use it to carry your rifle after years of practice of course. I myself have not mastered this skill to carry my rifle so I usually ask someone to carry my rifle on my hunts.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle BMT #11740441 01/15/17 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,319 Unfortunately NY J jdunham Campfire Tracker jdunham Campfire Tracker J Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,319 Unfortunately NY Originally Posted by BMT Hollow out the stock, fill the stock with IPA, add a tap under the sling swivel stud, use like a camelback while stalking. That is a pretty hefty scope, I think you are going to need a heavier beer. Guiness or at least some type of lager. NRA Life Member ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle George_De_Vries_3rd #11740480 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd Originally Posted by Formidilosus Holy smokes there are some dense dudes here...... I was one. Took the ? at face value -- didn't really focus in the pic. 😜 😀 I'm still one... Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740522 01/15/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN I love how a 13oz scope is great but a 17-20 oz scope is crazy talk.....lol. I've the luxury of not being forced to guess...grin

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Kaleb #11740541 01/15/17 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,939 Likes: 16 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,939 Likes: 16 Hi-Line Originally Posted by Kaleb I've the luxury of not being forced to guess...grin Great Stick impersonation.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740609 01/15/17 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,273 High Country Colorado Tanner Campfire Outfitter Tanner Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,273 High Country Colorado I would possibly consider having the shank lengthened to even out the balance. Tanner

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740682 01/15/17 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA So that's why they call it the Kimber roulette! They spin around when you lay them down. Last edited by jackmountain; 01/15/17.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle SamOlson #11740726 01/15/17 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 21,959 Idaho 340boy Campfire Ranger 340boy Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 21,959 Idaho Originally Posted by SamOlson Originally Posted by Kaleb I've the luxury of not being forced to guess...grin Great Stick impersonation. Laffin! "For joy of knowing what may not be known we take the golden road to Samarkand." James Elroy Flecker

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11741786 01/15/17 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,229 M MikeL2 Campfire Tracker MikeL2 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,229 You just need a stabilizer: Gyro Stabilized Firing Platform GSP | EPE

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11742145 01/16/17 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,737 Minnesocialism B bigwhoop Campfire Ranger bigwhoop Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,737 Minnesocialism Originally Posted by starsky I put this SHV on a Kimber Adirondack and now I can't get the rifle to stay upright! It appears you guys that were saying this is a bad idea (light rifle + heavy scope) were right! Any advice on how I can fix this?? Duct tape. My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11742853 01/16/17 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,777 Likes: 6 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,777 Likes: 6 That's what you get for going blind mag. You need a lotta rounds detachable mag. Even better if you get one of those multiple mag clamp things so you can load it for "perfect" balance.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11742895 01/16/17 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... I still have no idea what I'm missing here... Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle BMT #11742897 01/16/17 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,824 Hollywood irfubar Campfire Ranger irfubar Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,824 Hollywood Originally Posted by BMT Hollow out the stock, fill the stock with IPA, add a tap under the sling swivel stud, use like a camelback while stalking. Well that's just plain dumb. Everyone knows you cant hit chiit with a butt heavy gun. A better solution would be to tape a couple of 16oz. keystone light cans to the barrel. with blue tape of course.... duh Balance got to have balance..... Originally Posted by Judman PS, if you think Trump is “good” you’re way stupider than I thought! Haha Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle MikeL2 #11742907 01/16/17 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... Originally Posted by MikeL2 You just need a stabilizer: Gyro Stabilized Firing Platform GSP | EPE This sorta made this thread worth while. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Mule Deer #11742908 01/16/17 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,148 Likes: 7 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,148 Likes: 7 Colorado X Originally Posted by Mule Deer Yep, shooting from the supine rather than prone position works for "turtled" rifles. Of course, the turrets won't work the same way. Good thing it's CRF, or else it wouldn't feed right. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11742924 01/16/17 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,148 Likes: 7 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,148 Likes: 7 Colorado Originally Posted by starsky I put this SHV on a Kimber Adirondack and now I can't get the rifle to stay upright! It appears you guys that were saying this is a bad idea (light rifle + heavy scope) were right! Any advice on how I can fix this?? You done good to get off the couch. But if you want to get your name in the Hay Bale and Crockett record book, you're gonna have to pull out all the stops and get off the porch! The gun will automatically go upright. With the right boolits. Thank me later. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle smokepole #11742962 01/16/17 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,397 las vegas, Nv. L lvmiker Campfire Outfitter lvmiker Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,397 las vegas, Nv. I am considering an almost identical setup,so how do you like it? mike r Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle lvmiker #11743269 01/16/17 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky OP Campfire Regular OP starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado Lots of good ideas and suggestions here, thanks all. Originally Posted by lvmiker I am considering an almost identical setup,so how do you like it? mike r Other than the vertical orientation of the rifle, I like it a whole lot.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11743332 01/16/17 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,423 Wa west 🇱🇷 F fredIII Campfire Outfitter fredIII Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,423 Wa west 🇱🇷 Want to check if this is ok I just put a SS3x15 on my 6.5 cmore hunter. I will remove it immediately if not. On a serious note how does the scope compare to the nxs line.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle kingston #11743339 01/16/17 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN Originally Posted by kingston I still have no idea what I'm missing here... Humor

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11743402 01/16/17 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,831 Wasilla, Alaska alaska_lanche Campfire Tracker alaska_lanche Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,831 Wasilla, Alaska Originally Posted by starsky Lots of good ideas and suggestions here, thanks all. Originally Posted by lvmiker I am considering an almost identical setup,so how do you like it? mike r Other than the vertical orientation of the rifle, I like it a whole lot. I think you'll be able to adapt

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11743592 01/16/17 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky OP Campfire Regular OP starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado One positive of it being upside down is that the bolt is on the "right" side now. So I got that going for me, which is nice.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11743782 01/16/17 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,141 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by starsky One positive of it being upside down is that the bolt is on the "right" side now. So I got that going for me, which is nice. Now that I can relate to.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11743804 01/16/17 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,831 Wasilla, Alaska alaska_lanche Campfire Tracker alaska_lanche Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,831 Wasilla, Alaska It'll also eject the shells more reliably that way as well with gravity working in conjunction with the ejector

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle alaska_lanche #11744386 01/16/17 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 2 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 222Rem Campfire Outfitter 2 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,718 Now it'll carry "euro style" on a sling much easier. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle kingston #11745091 01/17/17 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,845 Big Sky Country TheBigSky Campfire Outfitter TheBigSky Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,845 Big Sky Country Originally Posted by kingston I still have no idea what I'm missing here... You are missing the fact that too many people get all wrapped around the axle when others have different preferences or opinions on "what works for them". There have been several threads wherein people got all pissed off because someone else commented differently on what scope they could/should/would use on a specific rifle. This was usually followed by the typical bullying, name calling and attacking of indidivuals' heritage, sexuality and brain-power, or, lack thereof. You know? The typical 24HC thread. _________________________________________________________________________ “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11745524 01/17/17 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,874 Likes: 22 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,874 Likes: 22 Texas I'm confused as always.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle kingston #11745569 01/17/17 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... Originally Posted by kingston Originally Posted by MikeL2 You just need a stabilizer: Gyro Stabilized Firing Platform GSP | EPE This sorta made this thread worth while. Yes actually, that kind of looks like fun. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11746612 01/17/17 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Originally Posted by starsky One positive of it being upside down is that the bolt is on the "right" side now. So I got that going for me, which is nice. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're an incredible slouch. “There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” ALDO LEOPOLD

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11746670 01/17/17 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,276 United States of America F Farming Campfire Regular Farming Campfire Regular F Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,276 United States of America Fitness regimen needs modification maybe more upper body work

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle hanco #11746698 01/17/17 Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado starsky OP Campfire Regular OP starsky Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 920 Colorado Originally Posted by Kimber7man Originally Posted by starsky One positive of it being upside down is that the bolt is on the "right" side now. So I got that going for me, which is nice. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're an incredible slouch. I never slice! Originally Posted by Farming Fitness regimen needs modification maybe more upper body work More curls, got it. Originally Posted by hanco I'm confused as always. Don't hurt yourself.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11746902 01/17/17 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4,070 Alabama C ctsmith Campfire Tracker ctsmith Campfire Tracker C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4,070 Alabama Dont forget the elevation adjustment will be inverted.

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11746981 01/17/17 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,433 59644 M MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,433 59644 Looking at some old threads on the Montanas, it was often said 13oz scopes were toooo much... LOL "I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022 Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11756080 01/20/17 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 157 Phoenix, AZ M MERWIN Campfire Member MERWIN Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 157 Phoenix, AZ Move to Australia?

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle kingston #11786803 01/31/17 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 M Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 Originally Posted by kingston Originally Posted by MikeL2 You just need a stabilizer: Gyro Stabilized Firing Platform GSP | EPE This sorta made this thread worth while. Yeah...

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle MtnBoomer #11786810 01/31/17 Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 M Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter Magnumdood Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 12,022 Originally Posted by MtnBoomer Looking at some old threads on the Montanas, it was often said 13oz scopes were toooo much... LOL Hey man, did you notice somebody hung some railing from your porch ceiling and glued your rifle to it?