02 July 2009, 01:56
Brad aka Pill ShooterLeupold Illuminated Ret. Scopes on Big Bores
Has anyone used a Leupold 1.5-5x Illuminated Ret. scope on a 458 Lott or bigger? If so did you have any problems? I keep thinking this might be a good idea for my DGR if they can handle the recoil. I have a RSM 416 Rigby,458Lott & 500 Jeffery that are in need of some optics. I like the aimpoint idea but see the benefits to a little maginification sometimes also.
Thanks Brad

cz 550 458 lott. About 50 rounds so far with no problems.
I put one on my 458Lott RSM and it puked after a couple hundred rounds, sent it back and they fixed it, still workin' after about another 50 rounds. We'll see????
02 July 2009, 02:50
Brad aka Pill ShooterThanks so far for the info. I think that the added weight in the rear bell in combination with a heavy recoiling round might be more that the little scope was built for. Just a thought?
Brad

02 July 2009, 04:07
NavalukI have that scope on a light 416 Rigby. No problems.
02 July 2009, 04:21
Big Bore Boar HunterI have a swaro illuminated on my 458, you pretty much have to leave it on all day, you won't be able to turn it on when you need it. I like the heavy duplex a bit better, but often thought about putting one of the smaller eotechs on.
JL