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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #225 on: June 05, 2024, 10:03:04 PM »
I’m trying an eotech on one of my muzzleloaders….jury is still out on whether or not I will like it more than a 1x scope I have on the other.  I love the 1moa reticle on the eotech.  Not the cheapest option either. 

Anyone else trying an eotech?? 

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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #226 on: June 05, 2024, 10:08:02 PM »
I just got the Vortex Crossfire 2, will report back when I get it mounted and some range time. We'll see, will give it a whirl.

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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #227 on: June 05, 2024, 10:13:51 PM »
Perfect.  Post a picture.  I see that Sportsman warehouse has the Leupold RDS red dots on sale.

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644552

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-233-bdc-with-mount-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644554

First range day. Loved running the red dot. Averaged 2 to 3 inch groups with 5 three shot groups at 100 yards. Still have to spend time  behind the gun to get more familiar with  if the adjustments are as accurate as they are supposed to be. Few adjustments were not seeming to be but future days will tell. Overall love the setup with the cheek riser. Only concern is accuracy of adjustments. But when not running adjustments accuracy was good and consistant groups. Very clear sight picture.

@duckmen1
I need a cheek riser and that one looks good.   
How do you like it?
what brand?

thanks.
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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #228 on: June 05, 2024, 10:49:22 PM »
Perfect.  Post a picture.  I see that Sportsman warehouse has the Leupold RDS red dots on sale.

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644552

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-233-bdc-with-mount-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644554

First range day. Loved running the red dot. Averaged 2 to 3 inch groups with 5 three shot groups at 100 yards. Still have to spend time  behind the gun to get more familiar with  if the adjustments are as accurate as they are supposed to be. Few adjustments were not seeming to be but future days will tell. Overall love the setup with the cheek riser. Only concern is accuracy of adjustments. But when not running adjustments accuracy was good and consistant groups. Very clear sight picture.

@duckmen1
I need a cheek riser and that one looks good.   
How do you like it?
what brand?

thanks.

WAYNE'S DOG Leather Rifle Gun Buttstock Cover, Non-Slip Cheek Rest Pad

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I like it a lot. Easy to get on and off when cleaning. Looks good. Very solid on gun without any slippage issues. Comes with 3 thickness pads. Or can use without added cheek height. Only thing I can say is the pads are fairly thick. I am running the lowest one which works for me. But for some they might need to do a slight mod thinning underside of pad a little to make pad a little lower depending on scope height and stock. But overall that would be easy to do if needed. But I like it a lot.

Did a quick shoot today. Set target at 100 yards. Tried aiming at a much bigger dot of 6 inches just to see target sight. Made a quick adjustment from last day. And sent 3 down range. Dead center in circle with all 3 shots. No more than 3 inch group but perfect left to right in bullseye. So scope tracked as I hoped. Was limited on time and can't shoot further distances that I want at range I was at so will go further on another day. Overall I am liking my setup. Little high maintinence with open breach design keeping powder flash off scope and having to clean muzzle brake and such but working out great for me.
« Last Edit: June 05, 2024, 10:55:21 PM by duckmen1 »
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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #229 on: June 06, 2024, 12:03:20 AM »
Perfect.  Post a picture.  I see that Sportsman warehouse has the Leupold RDS red dots on sale.

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644552

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-233-bdc-with-mount-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644554

First range day. Loved running the red dot. Averaged 2 to 3 inch groups with 5 three shot groups at 100 yards. Still have to spend time  behind the gun to get more familiar with  if the adjustments are as accurate as they are supposed to be. Few adjustments were not seeming to be but future days will tell. Overall love the setup with the cheek riser. Only concern is accuracy of adjustments. But when not running adjustments accuracy was good and consistant groups. Very clear sight picture.

@duckmen1
I need a cheek riser and that one looks good.   
How do you like it?
what brand?

thanks.

WAYNE'S DOG Leather Rifle Gun Buttstock Cover, Non-Slip Cheek Rest Pad

From Amazon

I like it a lot. Easy to get on and off when cleaning. Looks good. Very solid on gun without any slippage issues. Comes with 3 thickness pads. Or can use without added cheek height. Only thing I can say is the pads are fairly thick. I am running the lowest one which works for me. But for some they might need to do a slight mod thinning underside of pad a little to make pad a little lower depending on scope height and stock. But overall that would be easy to do if needed. But I like it a lot.

Did a quick shoot today. Set target at 100 yards. Tried aiming at a much bigger dot of 6 inches just to see target sight. Made a quick adjustment from last day. And sent 3 down range. Dead center in circle with all 3 shots. No more than 3 inch group but perfect left to right in bullseye. So scope tracked as I hoped. Was limited on time and can't shoot further distances that I want at range I was at so will go further on another day. Overall I am liking my setup. Little high maintinence with open breach design keeping powder flash off scope and having to clean muzzle brake and such but working out great for me.

Thanks.
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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #230 on: June 06, 2024, 05:35:32 AM »
I just got the Vortex Crossfire 2, will report back when I get it mounted and some range time. We'll see, will give it a whirl.
Where did you find it in stock?

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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #231 on: June 06, 2024, 04:49:31 PM »
I bought the Leupold RDS from Sportsman's when it just went on sale. Got a used one and returned it but the sight is out of stock everywhere. I liked how it sat on the gun with low rings. I have these rings for it if anyone wants them for your RDS sight and it sits too high for you. 60$ meet in Everett.


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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #232 on: June 06, 2024, 05:24:05 PM »
I just got the Vortex Crossfire 2, will report back when I get it mounted and some range time. We'll see, will give it a whirl.
Where did you find it in stock?

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Epic, but I believe they sold out shortly after I ordered.

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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #233 on: June 06, 2024, 08:40:45 PM »
Still need to get it out and shoot, but got everything mounted up with the RDS.

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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #234 on: June 06, 2024, 08:43:11 PM »
Just found that the Sig Romeo4 has a bullet drop reticle.
https://www.sigsauer.com/romeo4h-1x20-mm.html


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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #236 on: June 11, 2024, 01:09:29 PM »
Still need to get it out and shoot, but got everything mounted up with the RDS.
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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #237 on: June 12, 2024, 11:56:18 PM »
Perfect.  Post a picture.  I see that Sportsman warehouse has the Leupold RDS red dots on sale.

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644552

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-233-bdc-with-mount-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644554

First range day. Loved running the red dot. Averaged 2 to 3 inch groups with 5 three shot groups at 100 yards. Still have to spend time  behind the gun to get more familiar with  if the adjustments are as accurate as they are supposed to be. Few adjustments were not seeming to be but future days will tell. Overall love the setup with the cheek riser. Only concern is accuracy of adjustments. But when not running adjustments accuracy was good and consistant groups. Very clear sight picture.

@duckmen1
I have a Knight Bighorn and am looking for 2-piece mounts like yours, but having trouble finding them.
What kind of mounts are those?
Thanks!
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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #238 on: June 13, 2024, 09:22:30 AM »
Perfect.  Post a picture.  I see that Sportsman warehouse has the Leupold RDS red dots on sale.

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644552

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/red-dots/leupold-freedom-rds-1x34mm-233-bdc-with-mount-1-moa-red-dot-black/p/1644554

First range day. Loved running the red dot. Averaged 2 to 3 inch groups with 5 three shot groups at 100 yards. Still have to spend time  behind the gun to get more familiar with  if the adjustments are as accurate as they are supposed to be. Few adjustments were not seeming to be but future days will tell. Overall love the setup with the cheek riser. Only concern is accuracy of adjustments. But when not running adjustments accuracy was good and consistant groups. Very clear sight picture.

@duckmen1
I have a Knight Bighorn and am looking for 2-piece mounts like yours, but having trouble finding them.
What kind of mounts are those?
Thanks!

This base with rings do work on the gun. Due to the size of the Red dot Tube and not being able to use a picatini rail on the Night BigHorn you have to have the front base turned facing over the action a little. It does work. The rings are the max width that the scope tube can accept.

Leupold QR Remington 541 2 piece base

Leupold QR Steel scope rings 34mm high
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Re: 1x scopes vs open sights
« Reply #239 on: June 13, 2024, 09:42:02 AM »
Will the bases that fit the bighorn fit a disc extreme?

 


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