 Will barrel porting damage scope?
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Hi,
I'm planning on mounting a scope on my Taurus Tracker 627, but it has a ported barrel and am wondering if the porting will damage a scope if mounted either over or too close to the porting.
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Patrick
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01/01/2007 5:06 PM
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s4s4u
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If the scope extends over/beyond the ports you will get a li'l sumtin' on it, depending on the angle of the vents. If it is near/just shy of the ports you may get some hot stuff on the lens that could cause significant damage, depending on how close it is, and again, the angle of the vents. If you got the rings, get a 1" piece of dowel rod, paint it white, fix it in the rings where the scope will sit and shoot a few cylinders. The paint will tell the tale. FWIW, Rod.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Will barrel porting damage scope?
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01/02/2007 1:08 AM
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Dan B.
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If the scope extends over/beyond the ports you will get a li'l sumtin' on it, depending on the angle of the vents. If it is near/just shy of the ports you may get some hot stuff on the lens that could cause significant damage, depending on how close it is, and again, the angle of the vents. If you got the rings, get a 1" piece of dowel rod, paint it white, fix it in the rings where the scope will sit and shoot a few cylinders. The paint will tell the tale. FWIW, Rod.
Great idea!!
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Re: Will barrel porting damage scope?
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Thanks. I'll give it a try.
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Re: Will barrel porting damage scope?
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01/11/2007 11:17 PM
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Carolina Mtn Man
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I've just bought the S&W 460 XVR with the large ported end. I was thinking of putting a leupold VX-III 2.5-8x32 scope on it. After reading your posts, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this combination and any suggestions on placement of the scope to prevent problems. Thanks
May the Sun be at your back, the Wind in your face, and the Trophy in your Crosshairs!
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01/12/2007 12:00 AM
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hangunnr
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I've just bought the S&W 460 XVR ..... ..... I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this combination and any suggestions on placement of the scope to prevent problems. Thanks
I have a XVR with a Burris 2-7 on top and have had no problems with scope damage. The scope sits far enough back to be out of danger.
hangunnr
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Re: Will barrel porting damage scope?
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01/12/2007 12:29 AM
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Carolina Mtn Man
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Thanks for the info. It looks like it should work fine. Do you like your Burris. Is it a 28mm? How is its light gathering ability. Do you know how it compares with the Leupold? I feel the major drawback to handgun scopes is their light gathering ability. A few extra minutes at dusk can be the difference between the spike and the monster.
May the Sun be at your back, the Wind in your face, and the Trophy in your Crosshairs!
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01/12/2007 1:23 AM
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I had my 44mag Hunter ported by magnaport and have a 2x leupold on it and have had no problems at all regarding damage to the scope. Had a 2.5x8 leupold on my performance 500 and also no problems. You should be fine--go shoot and have fun. 
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01/12/2007 1:45 AM
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Carolina Mtn Man
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Thanks for the info. I think I will stay with the Leupold. I've had good results from them in the past.
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