Tried a scope on my Huntsman

[papadave]

I mounted a 2.5x20 scope that was my shotgun scope on my .50 Huntsman ml. It shot good but I did not feel comfortable shooting it. Going back to the Dura Bright fiber optics. I am willing to sacrifice some accuracy for a gun that is comfortable to shoot. Also tried out the 12 gauge barrel I got from garbhead. FYI you do not want to put a 3" turkey shell in to see how it patterns. My shoulder looked like the wife was mad at me. Not to bad of a pattern at 25 yards though.

[PHATINJUN]

I have a 4x on my .50 Huntsman and it works very well...but all my older ones still have sights with at least 2 of them getting peeps this yr. Kurt

[papadave]

The scope worked fine. It was just too high for me to feel comfortable shooting.

[PHATINJUN]

Lots of info in the faq's about scope height. Also changing stocks to Monte carlo for scoped guns.I am not a big fan of scopes on ML or slug guns but with the eyes getting older I am having much trouble much past 40 yards with open sights even the fibers hoping the peeps will help that some.None of my scoped H&R's have anything higher than medium and most have low rings. Kurt

[tscott]

Years ago after buying a Huntsman barrel, I went to shoot it. I found an old Bushnell 4x12 in the garage, and mounted. It's almost as long as the barrel, sits awful, etc. but I just wanted to see how the barrel shot.... The accuracy was terrific, with this setup. I was never more uncomfortable, and added monte carlo, thumb hole, etc... Rifle continued to shoot great! Over the years, I have shot a number of nice bucks with this... Rifle performed great, and I remain uncomfortable, with the whole rig..... I'm livin' with it, and won't be changing a thing!