Author Topic: Sighted my new toy in (G2 Contender) (Read 530 times)

BIGBOREFAN · « **on:** November 15, 2004, 05:40:40 AM »

Hi all, I am from the H&R forum.

I decided to get back into TC Contenders and picked me up a G2 and a 14'' 7-30 Waters barrel. Installed me a Weaver 2x28 handgun scope. This 7-30 really shoots great. I fired almost a whole box of shells. Good thing I bought 4 boxes. After sighting it in I tried one more shoot at a fresh target at 40 yards. Centered the bullseye, would have shoot more but needed to go watch the Steelers. Can not waite to take it hunting. I'll be hunting from a 15 foot 2 man ladder stand with a rail around it, so I should have a pretty good rest. Farthest shoot will be 100 yards. Will not take a shot unless I have a rest. I would like some feed back from all of you on using the 2x weaver at 100 yards. Do you think it is enough scope. I looked thru a Bushnell 2-6x32 and it just was not as good as the weaver IMHO. When I looked thru the Weaver I knew it was the scope I would be most comfortable with.

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Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2004, 06:16:42 AM »

I am just wondering if you shot you gun at 100 yards? Seeing's how you plan to shoot out to 100 yards. As far as the scope, I do not think you will have a problem at that distance. Good luck hunting

BIGBOREFAN · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2004, 07:23:17 AM »

I'm planning on shooting it this weekend if I can find a place to shoot it at 100 yards. There are no actually gun clubs or ranges around here. I live out of the city limits, but do not have a place to shoot 100 yards. Right know I have it shooting dead on at 40 yards. Thanks for the reply.

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skeeter · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2004, 09:17:53 AM »

The problem that I have with variable power pistol scopes is that with the higher magnifications the eye relief is too short, making the gun difficult to hold and shoot. I have several 2-8 scopes and I prefer 2 power scopes on my hunting guns.

BIGBOREFAN · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2004, 09:46:56 AM »

I tried the 2-6x32 Bushnell on 2x and there was a big difference between it and the Weaver straight 2x. The weaver looks like it has for FOV. It might be me but it looks like it does.

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flyfisher · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2004, 05:48:30 AM »

I have a 2x fixed Bushnell on my 14" .375 Win. barrel. I love the 2x magnification (or lack thereof) for close range shots. I find that I can hold it real steady for a short freehand shot. I shot mine at 100 yards, and the results were not pretty. I feel confident that I could hit a deer at 100 yards with the 2x, but I had better have a darn good rest. That bullseye is awfully hard to see at 100 yards with a 2x scope, but I didn't buy it for ultra-long shots. Here in PA it is rare to get shots that far when hunting in the thick stuff, which is what I will be in in 2 weeks. Can't wait!!

ftw · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2004, 03:46:56 PM »

I also have a 14" 7-30 as my primary deer getter. I have a Bushnell 2-6X and I keep it on 2X 90% of the time while hunting. I have killed deer at 80 yards and had no problems.

I sometimes shoot at a 100 yard range from a rest and the higher powers work well there. I would have no problem with a fixed 2X for all my hunting situations.

BIGBOREFAN · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2004, 01:56:21 AM »

Thanks for the the reply ftw. I did not think I would have to much of a problem, but it nice to be able to get others opinion.

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