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Offline bighemidaddy

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another scope question
« on: May 03, 2007, 05:44:07 PM »
what would be a good power for a scope on the s&w 500 mag, fixed in 4x,6x or var. 1.5-4.5 x32
shooting will be woods and some open fields. 50yds to about 125yds.

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Re: another scope question
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2007, 06:25:16 PM »
From what I've read on this web site the recoil of the 500 magnum is significant.  Based on only this I would think that a good quality, heavy duty fixed power scope would be the option I would pick....probably 4X.

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Re: another scope question
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2007, 06:34:46 PM »
500S&W recoil is about the same as the 45-70 with mid to upper levergun loads, the 1½-4½x32 Banner would be a great choice and won't break the bank, plenty of eye relief, I've used mine on both the 45-70 and 500S&W.

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Re: another scope question
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2007, 11:52:10 AM »
thanks guys i have a bushnell 1.5-4.5 for my 45-70 ill get one for the 500.

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Re: another scope question
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2007, 12:28:22 PM »
anything you get about 10" away from your face!

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