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Big Bores - What red dot sight are you using?
21 October 2022, 09:50
loud-n-boomerBig Bores - What red dot sight are you using?
I am contemplating mounting a red dot sight on the barrel of my .400 Whelen and am looking for recommendations on units that will stand up to recoil and normal hunting abuse. The gun is built on a 1903 Mark 1 Springfield action and I don't want to drill the front receiver ring.
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21 October 2022, 22:32
BaluleWe have Trijicon RMR sights on my 8lb 416 and my better half's 8lb 500NE. They have held up fine for many 100's of shots
22 October 2022, 00:12
LawdogBurris Fast Fire on S&W Model 29 44 mag
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22 October 2022, 04:25
BitterrootLeupold Delta Point Pro on my 600 Overkill.
22 October 2022, 19:25
MoreBSI like the dual circles. That big circle is a speedy guide to finding the center dot. I use the on my 12 ga shotguns.
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23 October 2022, 20:08
reddy375Aimpoints are one of the best for bolt guns
24 October 2022, 00:14
Use Enough GunTrijicon RMRs. I have a PH in Africa, Ade Langley, that I gave one to for his 416 Remington bolt and he has told me that it saved his hunting career. I left one for Shaun Buffee for his double on one of my hunts in the BVC.
I also have them for two of my double rifles.
28 October 2022, 06:53
Gale JohnsonLeica make a hell of a Red Dot, using one on my 458 Lott
29 October 2022, 18:43
ledvmquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
Trijicon RMRs. I have a PH in Africa, Ade Langley, that I gave one to for his 416 Remington bolt and he has told me that it saved his hunting career. I left one for Shaun Buffee for his double on one of my hunts in the BVC.
I also have them for two of my double rifles.
Ditto.
Substitute Nigel Theisen for Ade…same exact story.
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30 October 2022, 21:17
PondoroI have a Leupold red dot in a swing mount on my .470..
30 October 2022, 23:47
Brian CanadaI use a Holosun 507C- GR green dot on my 577NE single shot. I like it. the green dot is easier/clearer to see for me than the red dot. My rose coloured shooting glasses make it a nice tidy round dot. brian
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31 October 2022, 00:24
Brandon.GleasonI've a Kahles Helia RD on a 458 Lott. I've about 100 rounds through it with the dot so far and I like it a LOT. I'm contemplating a red dot for my 470 Merkel.
31 October 2022, 15:23
BaluleIt would seem that one can then deduce that we are spoilt for choice regarding red dot sights, seeing all the different brands mentioned here with positive experiences.
04 November 2022, 03:02
drongoquote:
Originally posted by reddy375:
Aimpoints are one of the best for bolt guns
Why? Are they superior to Trijicon RMRs?
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08 November 2022, 21:58
AtkinsonEgads, modern man has crippled himself, whats wrong with the time proven low power scope, receiver sight or the shallow V for that matter!! Red dots and and gimmicks are akin to child molestation, a witches brew and batterys!!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
09 November 2022, 01:01
Use Enough Gunquote:
Red dots and and gimmicks are akin to child molestation, a witches brew and batterys!!
You really should try it Ray! Life changing for old people. . . . . . .
15 November 2022, 22:46
AtkinsonAint gunna happen good buddy, Im sot in my ways I still prefer a tomahawk to a chain saw!!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com