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Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle Kaleb #11740104 01/15/17
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,111 Likes: 1 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger
George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,111 Likes: 1	I bet you are glad you asked aren't you Starsky?

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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
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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
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Formidilosus Campfire Tracker F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,395	Holy smokes there are some dense dudes here......

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Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11740261 01/15/17
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,743 Alvadore, Oregon B BMT Campfire Ranger
BMT Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21,743 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
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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
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sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,589 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: 17,111 Likes: 1 George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger
George_De_Vries_3rd Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,111 Likes: 1	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
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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.

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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
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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
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SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,884 Likes: 6 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
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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
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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
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MikeL2 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,213	You just need a stabilizer: Gyro Stabilized Firing Platform GSP \| EPE

Re: Heavier scope on a light rifle starsky #11742145 01/16/17
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bigwhoop Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,736 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
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,760	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.

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