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Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:27 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
fishman wrote:Yeah, I was asking because of sighting in. I'm really looking forward to getting this rifle.
If your plan is to deer hunt with it, practice and sight with the conditions similar to actual hunting. You may know this already but it is a common mistake I have seen guys do. Never rest the barrel on the edge of the deer blind or a tree branch when shooting. Always use the stock.
New rifles are always fun!!!
Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:09 pm
by puma guy
03Lightningrocks wrote:fishman wrote:Yeah, I was asking because of sighting in. I'm really looking forward to getting this rifle.
If your plan is to deer hunt with it, practice and sight with the conditions similar to actual hunting. You may know this already but it is a common mistake I have seen guys do. Never rest the barrel on the edge of the deer blind or a tree branch when shooting. Always use the stock.
New rifles are always fun!!!
Good advice from 03L. The only thing I would suggest is to get a good pair of binoculars. Don't use your rifle scope to scan deer and be sure to take your time as you scan. Most of the time you'll see movement before seeing the actual deer so it's better hold for a few seconds before moving on to the next area. Scan continuously. My brother swears deer mysteriously appear from a vapor emitted by cedars.
Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:33 pm
by Beiruty
puma guy wrote:03Lightningrocks wrote:fishman wrote:Yeah, I was asking because of sighting in. I'm really looking forward to getting this rifle.
If your plan is to deer hunt with it, practice and sight with the conditions similar to actual hunting. You may know this already but it is a common mistake I have seen guys do. Never rest the barrel on the edge of the deer blind or a tree branch when shooting. Always use the stock.
New rifles are always fun!!!
Good advice from 03L. The only thing I would suggest is to get a good pair of binoculars. Don't use your rifle scope to scan deer and be sure to take your time as you scan. Most of the time you'll see movement before seeing the actual deer so it's better hold for a few seconds before moving on to the next area. Scan continuously. My brother swears deer mysteriously appear from a vapor emitted by cedars.
+1 Deers like ghosts only appear before sun rise and just after sunset
Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:56 pm
by The Annoyed Man
fishman wrote:I must say ya'll have post some nice rifle pics!
Heh Heh...... .....since you like pictures.....
I just had this one to the range for zeroing of a new (to this rifle) scope today. Once I got it zeroed, using Black Hills 175 grain Match, I was putting 4 round groups into 1/2". My handloads will do even better:
Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:28 pm
by Beiruty
TAM,
What scope is that? How do you like it?
Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:52 pm
by The Annoyed Man
Beiruty wrote:TAM,
What scope is that? How do you like it?
Beiruty, it's the SWFA SS 5-20x50mm Tactical scope ($1499.95), and I like it a LOT. Before buying, I compared it to a Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 ER/T 30mm Riflescope ($1899.95) and an IOR Valdata 6-24x56 Tactical 35mm Rifle Scope ($1949.95). It compared favorably against those two other scopes, for hundreds of dollars less. The glass is amazingly clear. The other two scopes have higher magnification, but 5-20X is more magnification than I'll ever need. When I was shooting today, I only used 20X as a "spotting scope." I did all the shooting at 10X.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-Tact ... 51642.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Patented First Focal Plane Illuminated Mil-Quad Reticle
30mm
HD Model
Locking Ocular Adjustment
0.1 Mrad Elevation & Windage
10 Mils Per Revolution
30 Mils Of Total Travel
Side Focus
Specifications
Weight (oz): 31.39
First Focal Plane Illuminated Mil-Quad
Length (in): 14.65
Eye Relief (in): 4
Field of View @ 100yds (ft): 20.1 - 5.1
Parallax Setting (yds): 35 - infinity
W/E Click Adjustment: .1 MRAD
Elevation Adjustment Range: 30 mils (100+ MOA)
Here's a closeup of mine:
Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:59 am
by 03Lightningrocks
Beiruty wrote:puma guy wrote:03Lightningrocks wrote:fishman wrote:Yeah, I was asking because of sighting in. I'm really looking forward to getting this rifle.
If your plan is to deer hunt with it, practice and sight with the conditions similar to actual hunting. You may know this already but it is a common mistake I have seen guys do. Never rest the barrel on the edge of the deer blind or a tree branch when shooting. Always use the stock.
New rifles are always fun!!!
Good advice from 03L. The only thing I would suggest is to get a good pair of binoculars. Don't use your rifle scope to scan deer and be sure to take your time as you scan. Most of the time you'll see movement before seeing the actual deer so it's better hold for a few seconds before moving on to the next area. Scan continuously. My brother swears deer mysteriously appear from a vapor emitted by cedars.
+1 Deers like ghosts only appear before sun rise and just after sunset
Ain't that the truth. I swear I have looked under a tree, seen nothing, blinked once and suddenly there it is! I also want to second the binoculars. I have watched way to many guys scan for deer through a rifle scope. It makes me crazy to see such an unsafe practice.
Re: Thinking about buying a new deer rifle.
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:01 am
by 03Lightningrocks
The Annoyed Man wrote:Beiruty wrote:TAM,
What scope is that? How do you like it?
Beiruty, it's the SWFA SS 5-20x50mm Tactical scope ($1499.95), and I like it a LOT. Before buying, I compared it to a Leupold 8.5-25x50 Mark 4 ER/T 30mm Riflescope ($1899.95) and an IOR Valdata 6-24x56 Tactical 35mm Rifle Scope ($1949.95). It compared favorably against those two other scopes, for hundreds of dollars less. The glass is amazingly clear. The other two scopes have higher magnification, but 5-20X is more magnification than I'll ever need. When I was shooting today, I only used 20X as a "spotting scope." I did all the shooting at 10X.
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-HD-5-20x50-Tact ... 51642.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Patented First Focal Plane Illuminated Mil-Quad Reticle
30mm
HD Model
Locking Ocular Adjustment
0.1 Mrad Elevation & Windage
10 Mils Per Revolution
30 Mils Of Total Travel
Side Focus
Specifications
Weight (oz): 31.39
First Focal Plane Illuminated Mil-Quad
Length (in): 14.65
Eye Relief (in): 4
Field of View @ 100yds (ft): 20.1 - 5.1
Parallax Setting (yds): 35 - infinity
W/E Click Adjustment: .1 MRAD
Elevation Adjustment Range: 30 mils (100+ MOA)
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Here's a closeup of mine:
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Nice rig TAM!
