is x50 too big for mtn rifle..

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gday fellas, whats ya thoughts on having that Gold ring x50 scope on your mountain rifle?

for the ultra light factor I am aware the norm is to run a x33 or x36 of low to mid zoom 2-7 2-8 3-9 now an then.

The 3-9x40 is middle of the road but I don't own one at the moment, however I own a x50 VX2, but might sell it to fund something x40... x36 price depending really, if I can find a cheaper one! (any in EE :) )


the weights proberly the only thing that turns you off? or the 'extra' felt weight..

im half thinkin of trying it on the 7m08 scratch that as the talley lows wont allow the 50 to sit in there..
but say you had the right sized rings... would you run it?

WL
 
I wouldn't put a x50 on anything, esp a Mountain Rifle. I don't want the extra weight, but I really don't like the way they look and the higher rings required to mount them.

im half thinkin of trying it on the 7m08 scratch that as the talley lows wont allow the 50 to sit in there..
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^^ My point exactly! ^^ ....... I want a scope as low as possible to the comb for better handling.

My 257Roberts MR is currently topped with a FXII 4x. Before that, I used a VXIII 2.5-8.
 
copy that cub, id like the vx3 2.5-8 u mention, I think its about $900 down here..... :(

how do u find shootin a 4x out at distance? or do u simply not?

WL
 
WhelanLad said:
how do u find shootin a 4x out at distance? or do u simply not?
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Most shots here are not taken at long distance, but even still a 4x is plenty out to longer shots. That FXII is a very nice bright scope, light weight and perfect for the task on a MR.

I kinda switch back and forth between the 4x and the 2.5-8. Both are VG either way.
 
I would go with any of the 1-6x24 out there. Meopta R2, Leupold VX6, Swarovski Z6 etc. They are all small footprint and light, the 6x magnification is plenty for longer shot.

GST
 
hum .... guess it depends on what mountain to what mountain you're shooting across .. :p

I can't see too many hunting (4 legged) rifles that would require a 50x scope.
 
I have a 50 mm scope on my 300 wm. I'm not climbing mountains with it but don't notice anymore weight than a 40 mm. The scope does sit higher and I find the cheek weld is on my mid jaw line but I don't mind and shoot it well both on bipod and offhand. I wanted a larger exit pupil for low light shooting and side parallax adjustment. I carry it over my shoulder when walking logging roads and clear cuts
 
The 50 mm scope is only a few ounces more, only you can decide if you want to pack maybe 1/2 of a pound more weight.
 
The Leupold VX-2 3-9x50mm is best suited for hunting during twilight hours. Game animals, as we know, are primarily active during these times. The extra brightness afforded by the large objective in low light conditions could make the difference to see your quarry clearly enough to take the shot confidently. Compared to the VX-2 3-9x40mm it weighs only 2.1 more ounces (13.3 oz vs. 11.2 oz).

I have one on my 308 CZ 550 Exclusive :cool: -

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I'd get the VXR instead of the 50mm for finding the sweet spot at dim light.
There were a few >40mm and I think I'd down to one.
A sweet old B&L with the command post.

You don't appear to sport glasses, so stay small.
Less snow and debris to clear out the frunt lense.
 
Slamfire said:
The Leupold VX-2 3-9x50mm is best suited for hunting during twilight hours. Game animals, as we know, are primarily active during these times. The extra brightness afforded by the large objective in low light conditions could make the difference to see your quarry clearly enough to take the shot confidently. Compared to the VX-2 3-9x40mm it weighs only 2.1 more ounces (13.3 oz vs. 11.2 oz).

I have one on my 308 CZ 550 Exclusive :cool: -



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I am with you, I like the extra light at dusk and dawn the 50mm allows.
 
x50 scopes look like bowling pins and are don't offer a real practical advantage over 40's, 42's or even 44's with today's glass. In fact, the Leupold x33's, etc are plenty good and much lighter for the said mountain gun.
 
Curly1 said:
I am with you, I like the extra light at dusk and dawn the 50mm allows.
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I did a test a couple years ago when I was hunting a dense cedar swamp... 35 minutes past sunset (5 minutes past legal light) I could see clearly with a 2.5-8X36mm... why do you need 50mm??? In a field or in a mountain that would be considerably extended.
 
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