single shot 44 rem mag scope?
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I have a 1-5x Bushnell shotgun scope on my 44 Contender carbine barrel. No intentions of changing it as it work well.
I am fond of leupold's fx11 2.5x20, if you're looking for as light as possible. Any number of 1-5x20 or 2-7x33 or similar sized scopes would be worth considering. If anyone is still making a quality fixed 4x that would be solid contender as well.
I just set up my new Traditions Outfitter G3 in 44 magnum with a Vortex Sparc II red dot. Have never used one before, but I think I’m gonna like it. I figure it’ll be good for 100 yards. I also have a Leupold VX3i 1.5-5 X 20 that I will likely switch out from time to time depending on the terrain I’ll be hunting: red dot for the woods, scope for woods/fields mix. Easy to do with the Weaver base and I expect either will return to zero just fine when I sub in the other. I really love the lower power variables, but I think I’m going like the red dot as an alternative.
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I just set up my new Traditions Outfitter G3 in 44 magnum with a Vortex Sparc II red dot. Have never used one before, but I think I’m gonna like it. I figure it’ll be good for 100 yards. I also have a Leupold VX3i 1.5-5 X 20 that I will likely switch out from time to time depending on the terrain I’ll be hunting: red dot for the woods, scope for woods/fields mix. Easy to do with the Weaver base and I expect either will return to zero just fine when I sub in the other. I really love the lower power variables, but I think I’m going like the red dot as an alternative.
Those Traditions guns any good?
I wouldn't mind a single shot 357/38 and they seem to be available.
I haven't had it to the range yet, but the build quality is very good. I bought this one at Elwood Epps; my dad subsequently bought one in 35 Whelen. The action is very, very tight when new, to the point that pulling the lever hurts your finger before long. I took an Arkansas stone to mine, plus breaking the action over and over again and then a generous dose of grease. It's acceptable now, and will continue to get better with use. My dad found the same thing with his. So this is obviously not something the manufacturer spends any time on, presumably expecting the first owner to get it smoothed out.
All that said, though, the build quality and overall feel is very good. The trigger is fine; I read lots of noise about the G2 trigger being rough, gritty, etc. This one isn't and feels like it breaks crisply somewhere between 3 and 4 lbs, which is perfect for a hunting rifle in my books. The price is great, so I don't regret the purchase. It's the style of rifle I was looking for when I bought my Henry Big Boy, but couldn't find anything. I'll be selling the Henry 44 now that I have this one. A beautiful rifle, but heavier and fancier than I was really looking for in my quest for a bush gun.
I think one of these in 357 would be a great gun; I've read some favourable reviews. Just be prepared for having to break in the action.
All that said, though, the build quality and overall feel is very good. The trigger is fine; I read lots of noise about the G2 trigger being rough, gritty, etc. This one isn't and feels like it breaks crisply somewhere between 3 and 4 lbs, which is perfect for a hunting rifle in my books. The price is great, so I don't regret the purchase. It's the style of rifle I was looking for when I bought my Henry Big Boy, but couldn't find anything. I'll be selling the Henry 44 now that I have this one. A beautiful rifle, but heavier and fancier than I was really looking for in my quest for a bush gun.
I think one of these in 357 would be a great gun; I've read some favourable reviews. Just be prepared for having to break in the action.
Does it come with the scope base or did you have to source that separately?
I'm liking that it has the Lothar barrel, trigger reviews seem positive compared to the Henry single shots...this might just work for me.
Unfortunately it doesn't come with the scope base. And Epps didn't have them in stock so I had to shop around (online). I found a place that had a couple of the correct base. I bought both, one for mine and one for my dad. It's a pretty rugged set up. FYI, if you get the gun, the proper scope base is the Traditions A1780; the A1783 will also work, but has one less screw hole.
I just set up my new Traditions Outfitter G3 in 44 magnum with a Vortex Sparc II red dot. Have never used one before, but I think I’m gonna like it. I figure it’ll be good for 100 yards. I also have a Leupold VX3i 1.5-5 X 20 that I will likely switch out from time to time depending on the terrain I’ll be hunting: red dot for the woods, scope for woods/fields mix. Easy to do with the Weaver base and I expect either will return to zero just fine when I sub in the other. I really love the lower power variables, but I think I’m going like the red dot as an alternative.
Kinda looks ###y on that rifle, keep us posted how it works out please.
Rob
I find for handgun cartridge carbines a Leupold compact 2.5x works great for me.
This is a 50 yard and 100 yard group with my 14" barreled T/C Contender carbine in 45 Colt I had a 1x Leupold Prismatic scope mounted then.
Here it is with the 2.5x Compact mounted
This is my 18" barreled Contender in 10mm I have a Leupold 2.5x Compact on it as well
This is a 50 yard and 100 yard group with my 14" barreled T/C Contender carbine in 45 Colt I had a 1x Leupold Prismatic scope mounted then.
Here it is with the 2.5x Compact mounted
This is my 18" barreled Contender in 10mm I have a Leupold 2.5x Compact on it as well
I picked up the last 357 from Epps, not a badly made little gun. No traditions 1 piece bases around but grabbed a pair of Weaver 418m which fit, had to use high rings to clear the hammer, mounted a Lyman All American 2.5x with German reticle, lines up nicely when shouldered. Should be a fun little gun.
Good on you! That should be a great gun. I noticed that a week after my dad picked up his Whelen, Epps put the lot of them (5 Whelens and 2 450BM) on clearance for $317. They sold out really fast. Glad you found a mount that works. They sure are light little guns; really handy for bush work, IMO.
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I have a 14'' barreled contender, fell in love with them after seeing camp cooks contender collection. I chose a 44 mag with 14'' barrel and mounted a fixed power 4x leaupold scope on it. Love the gun for tight bush hunting but stretch it to 150 if needed, got some arc to the trajectory but still great with the hammer down 270 grain ammo designed for rifles.
Cool rifles, those Traditions. I've been wanting one as well, or another CVA Scout which I really like. I have a stumpy Bushnell 1-4x24mm scope with an illuminated #4 reticle which does a great job in the thick stuff. Not on a gun currently, but if I do go down the .44 Mag path it seems like it would be a good fit.
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