The new rifle

[Tony 270]

So overall I really like the new extra low Talleys, but I had one problem with them. Because they are so low now I couldn't move the scope as far forward as I liked since the magnification ring was running into the base. So tonight after I shot some arrows in the backyard I pulled out the rifle, took the scope off along with the rear Talley and went to the garage. Used a grinder to take off some of the rear of the base so I could move the scope forward that last bit I wanted. Didn't need to take off a whole lot, just a little off the corner. Mounted it back up, feels good and looks better too. Very little clearance for the mag ring, but it does clear and doesn't rub.

Now just to get that bolt fluted and order myself a B&C Alaskan





before



after (getting a little too dark for the camera and the flash looked terrible)

[carpsniperg2]

looks good

[addicted]

i think i might try the talley's next time.  everyone seems to love them.

so just curious, after using the rifle a little more, are the leupy scope caps still worth the extra$. if so, in what ways.

[Tony 270]

I was a doubter of the Aluminas as first. All doubt went away as soon as I actually held them. Certainly not your cheap plastic Butler Creeks, but at four times the price, they'd better exceed in all ways. And they do.

[ICEMAN]

Yeah, but do they open by themselves when needed?  I have toyed with buying those too, but they are 

[wildmanoutdoors]

Nice setup!

Couple things Ill add after using Aluminas...
The front cap does ride on the scope when fully open. And being there aluminum you will have a slight mark up on the scope after not much time. After years of use Id suspect it to get worse....

There well built. Maybe too well. If you snag a But Creek on a branch its a cheap easy replacement. The Aluminas are tougher and I was always afraid of them tweaking the hinge mechinism. Not that that would blow the shot or what not. But at the price Id hate to call them disposable/replaceable.

As far as function goes...They cover your scope ends, they look really good, and the rear button works good for opening the cover. The front is also easy opening but they do not open themselves at the site of an animal. LOL

Do they do more than a Butt Creek? No. They just look and feel better. On my 800 dollar scope I like em. But Im very careful with that rig. I almost hate taking it in the brushy woods. Lol

On my new woods rifle it will be a vx3 with butt creeks....

[Tony 270]

Couple pics of the Aluminas for you

[PacificNWhunter]

Nice looking rig!

[jameslong]

very good looking rifle!

[h2ofowlr]

That .270 will do the job.  My buddy kills his elk every year with one.