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Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« on: September 27, 2009, 01:30:56 PM »
Hello folks

I was entertaining the thought of mounting a scope on my buffalo classic and was wondering if the ultimate slam scope would be a good choice.  Leupold is a good make and with it being made for muzzle loaders I thought it would be plenty rugged enough.  The holdover points could also be handy with the 45/70.  Looking for ideas.  Thank you.

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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2009, 03:09:46 PM »
Actually, I have 2 of them. I like the scope. I have one on my 10 point crossbow and another on a 25/06. I don't see any reason why they wouldn't be great on the Handi.
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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009, 04:44:17 PM »
Thanks Pete for the input. I think I will give one a try.  I am curious what ranges the holdover points would work at with the long barreled buff classic.Thanks again Pete.  :)
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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2009, 03:04:29 AM »
I was at the range yesterday and thought you may be interested in this. The Leupold muzzle  loader scope is far from a target scope...but for hunters, it' hard to beat.

I wa working up loads for the 25/06.

This is my sight in at 100 yards using the crosshairs and yes, it is a little large (about an inch) but read on



After firing all the different loads in two bullet weights, and using the first dot below the crosshairs at a 6:00 hold, this is my best 250 yard group. This is a good 250 yard group for me. I don't shoot as well as I used to.


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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2009, 03:28:10 AM »
That's superb ;D ;D  I'd be hard pressed to see that target at 250. :-[

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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2009, 03:46:45 AM »
Quote from: petemi on October 02, 2009, 03:28:10 AM
That's superb ;D ;D  I'd be hard pressed to see that target at 250. :-[

Pete

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Xlt, remember that when uing the dots, the lower the power setting on the scope the higher the bullet strike. It' a catch 22 thing.

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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2009, 12:18:04 PM »
That is awesome shooting Peter.  It appears that scope is good for any caliber.   :o
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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2009, 02:34:07 PM »
What's that about an 1.5" at 250? How did you shoot when you were younger? One hole?
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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2009, 02:42:20 PM »
You would just have to figure how many MOA the dots are from the center and compare with your ballistics.
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Re: Leupold ultimate slam scope for BC 45/70
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2009, 02:55:16 PM »
Quote from: kevinsmith5 on October 07, 2009, 02:34:07 PM
What's that about an 1.5" at 250? How did you shoot when you were younger? One hole?

Maybe not one hole....but closer ;D

In all honesty, I am not shooting as consistently as I used to. I developed diabetes a couple of years ago and how I shoot at any particular time, is a crap shoot.

Sometimes I can see perfectly, sometimes it's all a blur. Sometimes I'm rock steady, sometime I shake like I have buck fever. It's a curse ::)
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