Author Topic: scope on 11/87 (Read 1292 times)

daddywpb · « **on:** April 15, 2006, 05:29:06 AM »

Just ordered a Weaver Converta-mount to scope my 11/87 slug gun. It's going to get a Nikon Pro Staff 3x9x40. I'd be interested in comments from anyone who has used this mount. Will it stand up to the recoil? Does it hold zero when removing and re-installing the scope? Do you think the Pro Staff will hold up to the recoil? The Nikon was on a Marlin .17HMR. I bought a Simmons Whitetail Classic 6.5x20x50 for the .17, and decided to switch the Nikon to the slug gun. Hope it works.

doegirl · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2006, 03:42:34 PM »

I had a Nikon Prostaff 2X7 on my 11-87 last season. Yes, it can stand up to the recoil and I had no problems with the scope keeping it's zero. The only problem I had was target acquisition at moving deer. I would lose sight of them from the limited field of view. I now have a red dot on the cantilever barrel, and, if the shots get real close and fast, a slug barrel with iron sights.
Where I hunt I seldom get a shot past 50 yds.

daddywpb · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2006, 11:00:40 PM »

doegirl,
I do have rifle sights on my slug barrel, but the eyes aren't what they used to be. Shots here are not going to be much over 50 yards either, but I hope the scope will let me be more precise with my bullet placement. It isn't legal to use anything electronic here, so red dots are out. The hog I shot last season was about 15 yards away, but standing still. If they're runnin', I'd probably let them go.

slide-flipper · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2006, 11:15:14 AM »

same gun... same scope... different mounts. Like the scope, good image and brightness. Gun shots 2-4 inches at 100 yds. Haven't had a problem with anything getting loose or breaking but then I don't shoot 3" only 2 3/4" slugs...

slide-flipper

jcchartboy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2006, 11:48:12 AM »

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Does it hold zero when removing and re-installing the scope?

Mostly Yes, and possibly no....

At first it will keep the zero very well, however over time it will start to very slowly loose its accuracy. If you are a casual shooter I would never expect to have any problems.

If you plan on regularly removing/replacing the scope I would look to take it one extra step. I would simply upgrade the rings from the weavers to a pair of Warne Maxime QR rings. They are built for this specific purpose, and should never "round out" under heavy use as is possible with the standard weavers.

daddywpb · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2006, 11:23:31 PM »

Update - I got to the range with this setup yesterday. I only had ten rounds to shoot, but results were good. After getting the scope on target, the last three rounds of the day were touching each other in the bullseye at 50 yards. It still needs a bit of fine tuning, and a trip to the 100 yard range, but I'm happy with it. I did have to tighten all the screws several times - glad I grabbed a screwdriver on the way out the door. Ammo was 2 3/4" Remington Copper Solids. Had one shell that would not fire because of a light hammer strike. I wrote it off as a bad round since the others fired perfectly.

jcchartboy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2006, 08:31:25 AM »

Had one shell that would not fire because of a light hammer strike

Wow...never heard of that one before. Keep an eye on that, if it starts occuring on a regular basis I would have a gunsmith check your bolt/firing pin assembly.

JC

doegirl · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2006, 05:39:06 PM »

Update on my Prostaff scope. Was out at the range last week. Scope was on top of my muzzleloader. I started out hitting 4 feet to the left of the target @ 50yds. Strange, since I sighted it in not two weeks ago. Checked to make sure rings were tight. Could not get scope resighted on the target-always to the left. Pulled the scope and put another scope on. Sighted it in and stayed on target. Came back three days later, still on target. Verdict: my Nikon is toast. Sent it back to Nikon. I'll let you know how good their customer service is.

daddywpb · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2006, 11:24:55 PM »

Doegirl,
Any word from Nikon? It'll be interesting to see how they handle your problem.

doegirl · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2006, 08:15:02 AM »

Daddy-Scope came back with new adjustment covers and a note saying no repairs were necessary. I believe them. The gun I had the scope on was acting up with iron sights and other scopes. I no longer own that gun. :roll: