|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 126
Campfire Member
|
OP
Campfire Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 126 |
Feels like such an odd selection to me - but looking seriously at this style of scope to put on my bolt action 35 Whelen.
I seem to be getting drawn to these higher end scopes that don't have the overwhelming objective diameter lens.
Feels odd to me, because it is different than scopes I selected in the past. Seems like a lot of things that just measure up better. 1-10 power provides a wider field of view at the lower magnification range - as compared to what has been my standard scope 3.5-10 power. It's lighter. More compact. Typically see this style of scope marketed for AR style guns - but I feel like this is a good choice for my bolt action too.
Somebody with more optics education needs to set me straight.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 1,370
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 1,370 |
Reasons not to consider this scope for hunting: Almost 22 oz is super heavy for a straight tube scope. The reticle sucks for hunting for some folks. And the 34mm tube size is a complete pita for scope ring selection due to lack of options say compared to a 30mm or 1" tube. At 11" long it is not in the compact category at all.
That said, a compact lightweight straight tube scope with a good reticle and illumination that really works correctly would be a perfect fit on a bolted 35 Whelen. Not thinking you need 10 power for that setup.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 1,252
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 1,252 |
glass sucks above 6x
from memory illumination does too.
and on lpvo i'd rank illumination and glasss (with durability a given) over a certain magnification range.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,390
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,390 |
What are you using it for? I run a 1-6 Accupoint on one of my Whelens. The 1x is huge when you're packing meat and are worried about bears... otherwise the scope is mostly set on 3 to 6. I don't find 6x to be a problem shooting game out to 300 yards, but 300 is the furthest I've killed an animal with it.
What's your thinking on the 1x? Still hunting? Big bears?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,789
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,789 |
Because the ocular is huge, I doubt a Remington 700 or clone bolt handle would clear easily.
NRA Endowed Patron Life Benefactor GOA Life Member TSRA Life Member NSCA Life Member
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 58,402
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 58,402 |
Drool,
What is the ocular diameter and where does "huge" start in Texas?. I know you gals don't shoot much and guess at everything. Hint.
As an aside,what is the base/ring combo you are using,to arrange said debacle? Hint.
Fhuqking LAUGHING!................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 1,906
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 1,906 |
Above six power, this scope is useless. The eye box is very particular. The reticle is not suitable for most hunting. It is heavy. You can do better.
Last edited by drop_point; 05/13/23.
"Full time night woman? I never could find no tracks on a woman's heart. I packed me a squaw for ten year, Pilgrim. Cheyenne, she were, and the meanest bitch that ever balled for beads."
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,789
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,789 |
Drool,
What is the ocular diameter and where does "huge" start in Texas?. I know you gals don't shoot much and guess at everything. Hint.
As an aside,what is the base/ring combo you are using,to arrange said debacle? Hint.
Fhuqking LAUGHING!................ Stick, Lay your mitts on one and you'll agree, besides the oversized ocular, this thing is useless, if it weren't for the true 1x on the low end allowing for both eyes open, it wouldn't have any redeemable qualities. It's bad enough that I almost regret trading a Leupold for it, at least you could see thru the Leupold at max power and the reticle was usable. I will dig it out of the safe and measure the ocular and report back.
NRA Endowed Patron Life Benefactor GOA Life Member TSRA Life Member NSCA Life Member
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 25,516
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 25,516 |
I took the Athlon BTR 2-12x42 off my 20” 35 Whelen and put the 1-4x24 SWFA on it. So far I like the combo and I don’t see any reason for more X’s on the top end of this rifle. For what I plan to use this rifle for this setup should be about ideal for me. I’ll put the BTR 2-12 on the 338wm I’m building putting together.
After having spent some time behind this scope I will say that Paul B was right…the eye box is a little finicky and not as generous as my other scopes but it’s definitely workable and everything else about the scope I like.
�Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr.
--------------------------------------------------------- ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 26,514
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 26,514 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 58,402
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 58,402 |
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
|
|
|
|
579 members (160user, 10gaugeman, 1lessdog, 1minute, 10gaugemag, 1badf350, 52 invisible),
2,531
guests, and
1,330
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,191,474
Posts18,471,489
Members73,936
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|