BLR short action optics

[Brutus]

Folks I am soaking this all in. I own a few Browning long guns but this is my only BLR.

I am currently formulating a plan to mount a 1-8 power variable mounted as low as possible. (thx Hand Skills!) Not sure which one but short list of Burris-Leupold-NF. Might not be in time for this coyote season, but next year I want to be fully prepared with this rifle.

Thx again !

 

[Hand Skills]

Oh man, that sounds sweet. You're most welcome!

NX8 1-8x24 would be my dream scope for the BLR, if I could ever bring myself to spend $2k on a scope that is...

Lots of the 1-8's are on 34mm tubes - watch out for that... (too chunky for me).

 

[Brutus]

I have handled the latest low variable Burris the 1-6x24.
Can't say I am happy with the clearances underneath. Obviously made for an AR type rail mount.

I probably will end up with a Leupold 1-6x24, but I don't with to settle with the 1-4 Firedot. That's getting on the low side for top end magnification IMO.
I have yet to handle a Nightforce though.

Six power I think is important as lowest acceptable magnification for called in dogs.

My two bits only.

 

[blargon]

If anyone has differing solutions, I would love to hear your short action BLR solution.

Thanks again......

I use an aperture sight

 

[time4t]

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[Brutus]

Leupold 1.5-4x 20 mm tube on low leupold std mounts, tucks in behind the rear site cleanly and does not look stupid.

So far, yours is the most agreeable (to me) combination.

 

[remington jim]

EGW will allow use of irons with QD rings.

I used Warne or Leupold QD rings on all my BLRs so i could quickly switch to IRON's - RJ

 

[Brutus]

I used Warne or Leupold QD rings on all my BLRs so i could quickly switch to IRON's - RJ

Is this possible with low rings and 20-24mm straight objective?

 

[remington jim]

Is this possible with low rings and 20-24mm straight objective?

YUP - i would think so ! I had medium's with a Leupold 2-7 on one and a Redfield 2-7 on another RJ

 

[SuperCub]

I love my BLRs! Here is a short action BLR .358 with talleys and a 1-4x Trijicon. Happy Shootin!

That looks like a perfect combo for a BLR.



I once saw a gun store owner sell a 4-12x50 to a BLR 308 owner. It was a bloody stoopid set up that required ex high rings in order to clear the scope.

 

[kamlooky]

That looks like a perfect combo for a BLR.



I once saw a gun store owner sell a 4-12x50 to a BLR 308 owner. It was a bloody stoopid set up that required ex high rings in order to clear the scope.

T'wern't yew eeestunnerz's that inventitted dem see truew rings that made exsillint sewtkase handles?
Jeeeesh, typ'in oh hi...………………….

 

[SuperCub]

T'wern't yew eeestunnerz's that inventitted dem see truew rings that made exsillint sewtkase handles?
Jeeeesh, typ'in oh hi...………………….

Yup ....... We pioneered the use of see-thru rings with a tasco 3-9. That combo is most seen on a Remington semi auto and pump actions.

I'm much too sophisticated to use such things, preferring the Weaver system on my rifles, besides why would I need and handle for my rifles when I'm road hunting?