Rimfire 2-7 scopes: will they survive on centerfire rifles?

I have a few 2-7 Leupold and all are doing just fine on 30-06!
I have a nice little Leupold rifleman 2-7 not the highest end Leupold but a nice clear light scope that use to be on a 30-06 that I would let go… not sure if its value, be we can talk!
 
coleman1495 said:
My understanding is that the Leupold rimfire line is the same as the centerfire line, the only difference being the parallax setting.
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If I recall correctly, this is exactly what I was told by Leupold when I asked them. Should be easy enough for the OP to confirm if he wants to.

For other (lesser) "rimfire only" models of scopes, not so much...
 
As already said above, and I've heard it straight from Leupold, the only difference between the Freedom Rimfire 2-7 and the regular Freedom 2-7 is parallax, 60 yards vs 150. Great scopes, but were even better when $275.
 
FLHTCUI said:
From Leupolds web site "Each scope design has to survive 5,000 impacts on the Punisher, Leupold’s recoil simulation machine. The force of each impact is 3x the recoil of a .308 rifle."
I was looking for more detailed information and of course that search failed...thought it was something along the lines of a lead sled that would drop mounted scopes and come to a sudden stop at a pre-dertermined distance .
I think Potasminer hit it though ," I suspect that you will run into parallax setting difference " and of course depending on the rifle the scope being mounted on eye relief might come into play.

If the scope is all you have for now, mount it up and take it to the range/gravel pit and get it sorted out before rather than a week before hunting season.
Rob
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They make rimfire scopes and regular scope for centerfires for a reason.

First, as already noted is for the parallax. Rimfires are set for 50 or 60 yards as per the manufacturer. Centerfire scopes are set for a standard of 150 yards, unless they have adjustable parallax; AO for adjustable Objective, or side parallax.

Second is for harmonic vibration. Centerfire and rimfire rifles subject the scopes to very different harmonics during recoil. And the scopes are designed for this particular type of vibration.
I was informed by a scope manufacturers representative years ago, while working in the industry, that these harmonics are so different that putting a rimfire scope on a centerfire scope, and vice versa, will work for a time, but in the end, the difference will result in failure. The internals will not stand up to the wrong application. (Note - crossbow scopes also are designed for their particular application as well)
While some scope companies have a no questions asked warranty, other do have limited warranties, and the scope used in the wrong application that fails will not be covered by the warranty. Be wary of this.

I, for one, have the appropriate scope for the appropriate application, to mitigate chance of warranty issues. I have had no issues to date.
 
guntech said:
I would not specifically buy a rim fire scope to use on a center fire rifle ... why would you?
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I have used a rimfire scope on a Ruger 77/44 and 150 yard parallax takes me beyond the distance I would typically shoot it.

BlackRam said:
Second is for harmonic vibration. Centerfire and rimfire rifles subject the scopes to very different harmonics during recoil. And the scopes are designed for this particular type of vibration.
I was informed by a scope manufacturers representative years ago, while working in the industry, that these harmonics are so different that putting a rimfire scope on a centerfire scope, and vice versa, will work for a time, but in the end, the difference will result in failure. The internals will not stand up to the wrong application. (Note - crossbow scopes also are designed for their particular application as well)
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The "harmonic vibration" difference applies to air rifles not cartridge rifles. The only difference in recoil between a .22 rimfire and a centrefire cartridge is the amount of it.
 
The redfield revolution (leupold) is a nice scope in 2-7x33. I have many of them and havent had one fail. The optics are clear and bright too. Only option to buy is on the used market unfortunately
 
hifiwasabi said:
So I have a Savage 99 getting a 338 Federal barrel spun onto it, and am thinking that a 2-7 would be a pretty ideal range for the type of hunting I do. Almost all of the 2-7's I see are touted as rimfire optics and are aimed at the lower end of the price spectrum. Looking specifically at the Leupold 2-7 (approx $500 or so), will it survive a lifetime screwed on top of a medium bore?
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I picked up a VX3i 1.5-5 x 20 for my 338 federal build. Figuring my shooting is going to be 200y and under. Great looking glass, super light, great eye rellef. Was around $650. Looking forward to it!
 
I use a freedom 2-7x33 on a 44 mag lever. Working out great so far. I did find a new ulta lite 3-9x33 that I mounted on a 45-70 for my brother. Now if I could only find another one of those.

The other option is the 2.5-8x36 in the vx3 hd line up.
 
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