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Swarovski 4-12x50 AV
23 March 2006, 17:41
SempreElkSwarovski 4-12x50 AV
AT the dealer yesterday and he shows me one of these when I am looking at a 3.5-10x42 . Anyone have one of these scopes and if so how do they like them and what kind of rifle are they mounted on . Thanks
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24 March 2006, 04:15
Fish30114Sempre, I have 2, one on a Sauer 202 in .270 Win and one on a SAKO 75 in .270 WSM. They work great, and I personally prefer the 50mm objective, and like the extra bit of magnification. I shot a few antelope way out there with the SAKO, the reticle made it a snap.
Good Shooting--Don
My favorite! I have them on two Dakota rifles, a 300H&H and a 280.
24 March 2006, 05:40
djpaintlesIt and the 3-10x42 AV are my two favorite scopes for Lightweight and all purpose rifles. I especially like both of them with the TDS reticle. I have several of each on Kimbers, Berretta Mato's, Dakota's and Sako's, in Calibers from 270 Win to 300 Mags...................DJ
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24 March 2006, 17:49
SempreElkThanks for the replies..this is a no brainer as its just a few bucks more then the 3-10x42
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24 March 2006, 21:20
tradewindsI have a 3-10 on a 30/06, and three 4-12 TDS on 300 RUM, 270 WSM, 7mm/08. For some reason I decided i need TDS Reticles, BY the way the 4-15X 50 mm fits in the Talley Low Rings on all my Rifles so far. Talley's website said to use the Medium Rings. I tried this first with one rifle because I do not like the higher rings.
24 March 2006, 23:01
Canuck32I have 2, one on a 7 STW and 1 on 375 H&H, The H&H has the TDS reticle and I found it too busy for hunting and I am switching to the 4A reticle
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My 4-12 is on a Remington .375 HH.
05 April 2006, 17:24
SempreElkWell I just picked it up after spending more time then really necessary deciding between it and a 3-10x42. It's going on a Sako 300 wsm . For those that have one mounted on a Sako are you using low or medium rings. I am trying to swap factory rings and bases for SS bases and rings from Beretta and the rings(medium) are on back order.
gotta love that Beretta customer service.
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06 April 2006, 08:19
Fish30114Sempre, the lowest Warnes (they call mediums) will let it clear your 300 WSM just fine. The low Leupold ringmounts will do it. If you are talking the Optilocks, maybe DJ Paintless can tell you, I know he uses them at least some, I'm confident the medium Opti's would work though, if not the low ones......
Talley low rings on their bases will do it.
Good Shooting--Don
06 April 2006, 18:30
SempreElkDon, I should have my SS rings and bases from Beretta shortly and I will find out one way or another. I may even try the new Leupold dovetail base with QR feature
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07 April 2006, 05:42
Fish30114Sempre, if you go the Leupy route with the dual dovetails, let me know. I am curious to learn how they function.
07 April 2006, 07:35
djpaintlesYou almost always want to use low Optilock rings. I had a Swaro PH 2.5-10x56 in low rings on my M-75 338! These are all in low Optilocks;
The very top gun in the top pic is a 300 WSM with a Swaro 4-12x50 in low SS Optilocks...........DJ
....Remember that this is all supposed to be for fun!..................
07 April 2006, 17:37
SempreElkDJ ..the pictures are invaluable thanks a bunch for posting them. Looks like you have the Long bases on the WSM.
Don. based on these pictures the Opti-locks look perfect for the app.
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08 April 2006, 05:29
Fish30114Sempre, they sure do. It's interesting how often a set of 'low' mounts will let a 50mm objective clear the barrel.
DJ, what is the black band on the end of several of your stainless barrels?
11 April 2006, 20:17
WhiteeyetattooThe black electrical tape is to cover the end of the barrel to keep out potential obstructions when in the field. DJ turned me on to this and it is a good idea. No change in impact or velocity, the bullet blows right through.