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Offline Sierra Sherpa

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Handi pic thread
« on: May 18, 2013, 05:16:38 PM »
Where is the thread where everyone shows off their Handi-Rifles?  I can't find it.  In particular, since my 1.25-4.4X Eagle Eye scope seems to be on its last legs, I'm interesting in seeing what long eye relief (not scout) optics are popular.  I'm shooting a .45-70.  Thanks.  Oh, are shotgun scopes practical?

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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2013, 05:20:55 PM »
Simmons pro diamond 4x. Can mount ahead of hammer and has held up to 45-70 recoil on lots of handi's. Decent glass. Best part of all....they are cheap

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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2013, 05:46:10 PM »
In the FAQs sticky, do a page search for see some handis.

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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2013, 01:34:19 PM »
Thanks all.  Laptop's battery died after posting my question and was busy this morning.  Good to know about that Simmons, I think that, and another similar one, may have been what I'm looking for.  Cheap and durable don't always go together, so glad for the feedback.

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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2013, 03:38:27 PM »
Natchez has them for $40....   ;)

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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2013, 02:39:21 PM »
NC Star makes a 2 to 7 pistol scope that is really more of a long eye relief scope, about 8 inches as I recall, I have one on a Chipmunk Pistol and it really works out good, but not at arms length.  Larry
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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2013, 12:17:22 PM »
Both my 45/70s wear the same scope , a Bushnell Banner 3x9 , it has good glass and more important a 5" eye relief , try some lower Ruger loads and you will want as much room between your eye and the scope as you can get .  :o :o :o
 
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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2013, 12:29:25 PM »
Alot of Marlin shooters use the NC Star 2-7 pistolero scope for scout mount setup.  Has the right eye relief.  Just fyi...
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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2013, 12:30:36 PM »

I have a few of these, they're simple and work.  Check out the first review. 


http://www.midwayusa.com/product/667093/bushnell-banner-rifle-scope-3-9x-40mm-long-eye-relief-multi-x-reticle-matte

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Re: Handi pic thread
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2013, 02:47:28 PM »

I have a few of these, they're simple and work.  Check out the first review. 


http://www.midwayusa.com/product/667093/bushnell-banner-rifle-scope-3-9x-40mm-long-eye-relief-multi-x-reticle-matte

Yep , the same ones I have , their claim of 6" ER is a tad over from what I have seen , my 2 would start to get fuzzy over about 5" , other than that its a very good scope and at a don't break the bank price .
 
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