TargetTerror
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I just picked up a Handi Rifle with 3 barrels: 22 Hornet, 30-30, and 45-70 (more on that in this thread.)
I ordered a Simmons ProHunter 10-12x40 scope for it last night, b/c Natchez has them on special now. I think it should be fine for the Hornet and 30-30. Anyone know how it would like the 45-70? Also, what height scope rings would be appropriate? I'm thinking a medium or high ring, but probably not extra high?
I'm toying with the idea of putting a separate scope on the 45-70. My reason is primarily that I'm concerned about the Simmons getting banged up from the recoil and leaving me with no scope while it's being repaired. But, I also don't want to drop several hundred dollars just on a scope for the 45-70. Are there any strong, decent scopes under $100 that will handle the recoil fo the 45-70? I'd be willing to do a fixed power if it would be more robust. My primary concern for the the 45-70's scope is that it can handle the recoil and will have minimal zero creep. Things like finish, optical distortion, slight fuzziness, flaring, etc I can all live with being sub par. I was thinking that any of the shotgun scopes in that range should be sufficient, since they can (or should) handle the recoil of a shotgun?
I ordered a Simmons ProHunter 10-12x40 scope for it last night, b/c Natchez has them on special now. I think it should be fine for the Hornet and 30-30. Anyone know how it would like the 45-70? Also, what height scope rings would be appropriate? I'm thinking a medium or high ring, but probably not extra high?
I'm toying with the idea of putting a separate scope on the 45-70. My reason is primarily that I'm concerned about the Simmons getting banged up from the recoil and leaving me with no scope while it's being repaired. But, I also don't want to drop several hundred dollars just on a scope for the 45-70. Are there any strong, decent scopes under $100 that will handle the recoil fo the 45-70? I'd be willing to do a fixed power if it would be more robust. My primary concern for the the 45-70's scope is that it can handle the recoil and will have minimal zero creep. Things like finish, optical distortion, slight fuzziness, flaring, etc I can all live with being sub par. I was thinking that any of the shotgun scopes in that range should be sufficient, since they can (or should) handle the recoil of a shotgun?
