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Best 2-7x EER scope I've found
Written on Jan 10, 2017
I've been through a number of extended-eye-relief scopes for installation on a number of rifles. The combination of field of view, clarity, and reticle design makes it my favorite. Having old eyes, five of my long guns wear these. It's possible to mount these on early 20th century military rifles without doing any permanent modifications. Remove the original leaf sight and spring, buy a direct-replacement scope mount for the original leaf sight, put rings on it, and install the scope in the usual way. When it comes time to sell the piece, replace the original sight if the buyer so desires.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful.
Good for the price
Written on Oct 26, 2016
This scope is good enough for all practical purposes. It is bright enough, the controls work well enough, and I like the ballistic plex reticle. I don't bother getting turrets and reticles to match specific cartridges and loads, as i am not doing that kind of long range hunting, where rapid and accurate adjustments are important. So having a few holdover points is good enough for me. As with all higher power scopes, I wouldn't try to use this off-hand at the highest power -- I am not that steady. But off of any sort of rest, it's very handy to have the extra magnification.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful.
Works as advertised. Always does.
Written on Oct 26, 2016
I handload for about 3 dozen cartridges. Just got hold of a Winchester 1885 in 38-55, so ordered one more RCBS die set. RCBS sets are always accurate and adjustable enough for me, as I can get almost anything with a decent barrel to shoot under 1 MOA at 100 yards with the right handload. So I don't bother with the micrometer adjustment super dies that many manufacturers offer. The only thing I wish they would change is the setscrew on the die lock ring: they always slip, unless I put one piece of number 7 shot under the screw to crush down against the threads. Other than that, they're fine.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful.
Best deal for the money
Written on Jul 30, 2016
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Timney Triggers Ruger 10/22 Trigger
You can spend more money on a 10/22 trigger, but in my opinion, it would be gilding the lily. The original equipment trigger was certainly not wonderful, and I never expected it to be. But it was getting in the way of smaller group sizes. Threw in the Timney (if you can disassemble the rifle for cleaning, you can install it), and the groups with cheap ammo (but that the gun likes pretty well) -- well we're talking 10 shots in a hair over 1/2" at 50 yards. And that's repeatable.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful.
A nice piece for the money
Written on Jul 26, 2016
Having a 6+ to 1 zoom ratio is really nice for fast target acquisition or relatively short range work as well as stuff out there in the hundreds of yards. Got the Mil dot reticle for the hold-over/under points. It will mount on my heavy-barrel semi-match varmint AR. The only potential drawback to this scope is the fact that the reticle is mil dot, but the adjustments are 1/4 MOA per click. This doesn't matter much for target work, but it may confuse the longer-range hunter who may need to keep in mind some adjustment factors other than just counting clicks.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful.
Good value for the money
Written on Jul 12, 2016
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Nikon P-Rimfire 2-7x32 Rifle Scope
Put it on my 10/22 light varmint target rifle. It and the rifle will hold 1/2" at 50 yards with the right ammo (not necessarily the expensive kinds). I chose this both for price and the fact that the reticle offers holdover markings for longer ranges. This makes it easy to use without adjustment at 100 yards, and maybe 150 yards if I don't expect too much out of the cartridge.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful.
Always a good product.
Written on Oct 24, 2015
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Leupold Quick Release Rifle Scope Rings
I have used Leupold rings and mounts both of recent manufacture and some that are 30 years old. I have never had one fail or give me any problems. They cost a little more than some rings (and less than some others), but I think they are worth it.
They always work
Written on Oct 24, 2015
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Leupold QR Quick Release Bases
As one expects from Leupold, these are very well made, they always fit the rifle Leupold says they fit, and they work. This is not the first set of these I have. These are going on a Sauer 202 Wolverine rifle.
Best priming tool I've found so far.
Written on Nov 03, 2014
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RCBS Automatic Priming Tools
This speeds up the process, and it makes it easier to know when the primer is properly seated. The primer drop tubes load fairly easily, and the device works well. I notice that the tubes retain in the plastic pickup jaws the last primer you pick up -- not a problem if you always use the same primers of a given size. As I use 3 different rifle primers and 2 pistol primers, I would probably benefit by having separate drop tubes for each. A broader handle -- or more padding -- would reduce the stress on my operating hand.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful.
The usual Leupold great quality for the money
Written on Jul 31, 2014
Bought this to mount on an AR platform in 6.8 SPC. No need for greater magnification for this cartridge, as it is not going to be used beyond 200-300 yards. I like the mil reticle, as it makes it easy to estimate range if I have a reasonable idea of the size of my target, and the illuminated dot makes it vey clear about where the rifle is pointed. I've used Leupolds on any number of rifles, and have always been satisfied. One failure: a 40-year-old scope acquired second hand failed. Sent it to the factory, and as they had nothing left in that line of scopes at that magnification, THEY SENT ME A BETTER ONE. No charge. My kind of company.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful.
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