Originally Posted by natman
Originally Posted by JoeBob
The forward scope is a compromise in order to allow trail carry at the natural balance point for a bolt action rifle and for quick reloads with strippers.

Those are both advantages of the forward scope. They are not the main reason for the forward scope, which is extremely fast target acquisition.


Nah, it’s no quicker than anything else if you shoot correctly with both eyes open. The main advantages are quick reloading from strippers and ease of carry.