scopes for hunting
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01/07/2012 2:57 AM
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zatback
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How many of you guys use scopes on your hunting revolvers?
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99788
01/07/2012 3:05 AM
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s4s4u
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I have one with a scope, all others wear various red dots. Irons on one.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99791
01/07/2012 3:57 AM
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SChunter
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More scoped than unscoped hunting revolvers...Have a reflex red dot sight on one short barrel, and the balance have irons.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99795
01/07/2012 4:23 AM
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wapitirod
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I have one scoped revolver at the moment and several with irons. I prefer the traditional look but my eyes aren't what they used to be so I own several scopes and red dots I just haven't installed them yet. I think I'm still in denial about my eyes.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99796
01/07/2012 4:27 AM
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H2OBUG
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I am about 60/40 60 without 40 with-- we will not talk numbers
If it jams force it! If it breaks it needed replacing anyway.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99798
01/07/2012 4:38 AM
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wheeler45
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All my hunting revolvers are scoped.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil. 4:13
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Re: scopes for hunting
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01/07/2012 3:15 PM
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KRal
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It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99891
01/08/2012 9:41 PM
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claytonfaulkner
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My only revolver is scoped, but I wouldn't call it a hunting revolver as it has not been hunted with yet.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99901
01/08/2012 10:35 PM
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I have gotten away from using scopes on my revolvers, but have red dots on a couple of them for hunting in poor light.
Hank
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99938
01/09/2012 3:43 AM
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Mightyp
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I scope majority of my hunting handguns.
Its still "we the people",right?
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Re: scopes for hunting
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01/09/2012 1:00 PM
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Steve in PA
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My Ruger Super Redhawk wears a Bushnell 2-6x scope. I just picked up a Super Blackhawk that I will use without a scope.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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01/09/2012 3:38 PM
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tracker77
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I have one big bore revolver and some small bore hunting handguns. My small bore stuff wear irons and my one big bore has a reflex sight. When I had my contenders they all had scopes.
Do not take your greatness to the graveyard!!
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#99976
01/09/2012 6:24 PM
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wtroper
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I scope most of my hunting revolvers (Leupold 4X). The remainder have J-points.
It's more important where you hit 'em, than what you hit 'em with.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#100004
01/09/2012 11:20 PM
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glynn41
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all of my hynting handguns are scoped--only .my 41 tracker is not
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#101251
01/24/2012 6:58 PM
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TattooBlade
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Iron sights all the way. If I want a scope, I'll grab my rifle.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#101253
01/24/2012 7:01 PM
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s4s4u
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That will change with age ;-)
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#101258
01/24/2012 7:20 PM
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Whitworth
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That will change with age ;-) I see great at distance, it's the up-close part that's difficult -- need reading glasses to see the sights....LOL!
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Re: scopes for hunting
[Re: Whitworth]
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01/24/2012 8:40 PM
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s4s4u
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That will change with age ;-) I see great at distance, it's the up-close part that's difficult -- need reading glasses to see the sights....LOL! Ditto ;-)
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: scopes for hunting
[Re: Whitworth]
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01/25/2012 2:07 AM
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I see great at distance, it's the up-close part that's difficult -- need reading glasses to see the sights....LOL! [/quote]
Your eyes aren't changing, Your arms are getting shorter. Happens to all us [experienced] guys.
junebug
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#101371
01/25/2012 2:31 AM
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Whitworth
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Haha!!
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#101381
01/25/2012 2:59 AM
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Whitworth
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] Your eyes aren't changing, Your arms are getting shorter. Happens to all us [experienced] guys.
Does recoil compress our arms? Is this what is happening?
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#101394
01/25/2012 4:51 AM
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Gregg Richter
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Whit, I knew that you would get it right, sooner or later...
I have a scope on my Freedom Arms .454.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#101452
01/25/2012 6:37 PM
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wheelguns
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Your eyes aren't changing, Your arms are getting shorter. Happens to all us [experienced] guys.
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I like that junebug, i was wondering what was going on.
I have 4 that are scoped FAs 22/22mag,44,454,and 475. The rest wear irons.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#102126
02/02/2012 3:48 AM
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pistolero.41
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Hello while on the subject of handgun scopes, I would like to start handgun hunting and will probably be getting a ruger super blackhawk hunter to use next hunting season. I would like to get a scope for it and was thinking about getting the Bushnell elite handgun scope and wanted some info on this scope. If anybody has this scope, what is your take and experience with it...? Thanks for reading and any info you can offer is greatly appreciated....
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02/02/2012 5:31 AM
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Steve in PA
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I have a 2-6x Trophy on my SRH and its great. I've had it for quite a few years. I believe the Elite came several years after the Trophy. I can't imagine it being a bad scope, but I have no personal knowledge for the Elite.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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02/02/2012 12:16 PM
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500WE
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I have 8 of the Bushnell 3200 Elites in service on single shot handguns of various calibers, up through .375 JDJ. They have given me good service, with no problems, and I like them. I don't have any on revolvers, because I prefer smaller size scopes in that application: Leupold 2X and 4X and Ultra dots.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#102144
02/02/2012 3:09 PM
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wtroper
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I agree with 500WE. The Bushnell Elite is my choice in a variable handgun scope. I have several and have had no problems. Otherwise, I usually opt for the 4X Leupold.
Last edited by wtroper; 02/02/2012 7:43 PM.
It's more important where you hit 'em, than what you hit 'em with.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#102152
02/02/2012 5:46 PM
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pistolero.41
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Thank you for your replies, I think I will get the Bushnell elite and give it a try...
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#102194
02/03/2012 3:07 AM
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notrab
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I have one with a scope, all others wear various red dots. Irons on one. I am red green colour blind so have issues with red dots so any suggestions?
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Re: scopes for hunting
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02/03/2012 4:27 AM
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s4s4u
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I have one with a scope, all others wear various red dots. Irons on one. I am red green colour blind so have issues with red dots so any suggestions? There are red dots and green dots so that doesn't leave much. You should still see a dot though, no? Even a black dot is an aiming point, one of my favorite rifle scopes was a Weaver 1x with just a dot for the reticle.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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02/03/2012 4:32 AM
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rlb
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I wish that the Bushnell Elite had the option of a dot reticle, say 1/4 minute or so. That would make it the perfect scope for me.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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02/03/2012 6:27 AM
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wapitirod
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I believe you can have Leupold put a dot in the VXIII 2.5-8, more money but more scope although I'm using the Elites now. I still prefer irons but presbyopia gets us all eventually
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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Re: scopes for hunting
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#102308
02/04/2012 12:51 AM
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sc1911cwp
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I have one with a scope, all others wear various red dots. Irons on one. I am red green colour blind so have issues with red dots so any suggestions? I am also color blind but you will still see the sight and be able to shoot. I can see a red and green sight, however I fail the color discrimination test with numbers.
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Re: scopes for hunting
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02/04/2012 1:48 AM
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TCTex.
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BE CARFULL!!
My Dad is red and green color blind and all the reds in the leaves might make the dot disappear. I am not saying it will, but get your hands on one at your favorite sporting goods store and find out!!!!!!!!!!
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb Benjamin Franklin
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