I find the peep sights that I've had forever are getting a little harder too use especially in low light conditions. Seems most of the deer move just at that magic hour and older eyes are making it difficult. Most shots are in the bush well under 100 yards. Just curious what others may be using for scopes, rings etc. Thanks
Modell 88 Winchester Scope Recommendations
- Thread starter WarPipe
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BlackRam : I am using Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36 scopes in Leupold QRW rings.
Super Cub : I agree with that recommendation but would suggest a VX2 2-7 as well.
I agree and Use Both these scopes on rifles - RJ
Super Cub : I agree with that recommendation but would suggest a VX2 2-7 as well.
I agree and Use Both these scopes on rifles - RJ
I agree with all above, I am in the same eyesight situation and also find the low power Leupold VXR scopes excellent. WK
I doubt they still make them (I haven't looked because I have more scopes than I'll need in the time I have left), but Leupold made a very svelt 2-7 and 3-9 scope in a model called the Compact. I ended up with the 3 - 9x version on all my featherweight type hunting rifles i.e. Husqvarna Husky, BSA, etc.
They will not have the brightness of the now common 30mm tube and big lenses, but I hunt with them at the edge of legal hunting light, and they're good enough for that.
Prior to buying a scope, just for poops and giggles, find somebody with a decent red dot sight and give that a try at your hunting ranges, locations, and times.
Before I tried one, I thought electronic sights were only good for close in and at speed. After the military started handing out Eotechs, one trip to the range made me a believer. A Leupold 24x scope with a 1 MOA dot at the intersection of the very fine crosshairs is only good for good light and easily distinguishable targets. Make that 1 MOA dot a dot of light, that you can vary the luminescence of, and it is a totally different ball game . The fact that it is 1 MOA of bright light versus 1 MOA of black dot makes all the difference in the world.
Other advantages are that red dot sights are generally far, far smaller and lighter than scopes. In fact, in that respect they're more similar to your aperture sights than to a scope. And your rifle will carry much easier in the hand as well.
The downside is they definitely don't look traditional on a hunting rifle. And more classic the model of rifle, the more it will bother those who admire the classic lines of classic hunting rifles. Other than that, you'll probably find yourself good to go in the 100 yard hunting that you do.
I would recommend the 2-7 as well.
I have a pre-64 Winchester Model 88 and installed an older Bushnell 2.5-8 Scope Chief. Had two of these around for some time and thought I'd try one on my M88. It fits perfect and those older Japan made Scope Chiefs are a damn good scope. The ocular adjustment is so smooth and easy. Every so often one of these comes up on the EE but don't last long. Most of my rifles I've mounted Leupold scopes but these older Scope Chiefs are worth a try on a M88 or Savage 99.
I have a pre-64 Winchester Model 88 and installed an older Bushnell 2.5-8 Scope Chief. Had two of these around for some time and thought I'd try one on my M88. It fits perfect and those older Japan made Scope Chiefs are a damn good scope. The ocular adjustment is so smooth and easy. Every so often one of these comes up on the EE but don't last long. Most of my rifles I've mounted Leupold scopes but these older Scope Chiefs are worth a try on a M88 or Savage 99.
Beauty M88 that is Bud.
. RJNot refinished just excellent condition and well cared for. I've owned this one for quite few years. When I find a gun in this condition I hang on to them and look after them. Most of my firearms are nice like this one.
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