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458 lott scope
22 April 2008, 01:23
hikerbum458 lott scope
I am venturing into new territory, and would appreciate some help on what suggestions for a scope for a 458 lott. Need long eye relief obviously, but also scope tube long enough to fit on the long action. Many new scopes are just way too short.
I know, I know. Question has probably been asked before, but would appreciate feedback anyway. Not dead horse comments please.
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22 April 2008, 01:42
CARLOSTHEJACKALI have the new swaro z6 EE 1-6 x 24. I'm very happy with it.
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22 April 2008, 02:32
GeorgeSI have a Burris 2x on my .470 Capstick. It has worked fine so far.
George
22 April 2008, 03:50
ruger270George,
How old is you 2x Burris?
Jesse
22 April 2008, 04:19
Idaho Sharpshooter1.5-5X Leupold is what I ahve on my 450 Dakota. So far it is unfazed, and my loads are probably 200fps
faster than what you will shoot.
Rich
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22 April 2008, 04:49
GeorgeSI have no idea how old it is, but it's been on that gun for seven years now.
George
22 April 2008, 05:08
MacifejLeupold 1.5x - 5 VX3 on Weatherby 460 with lots of full tilt 500 Grain loads. Scope is fine but the targets didn't fair too well.
22 April 2008, 05:19
bwanajimquote:
Originally posted by hikerbum:
I am venturing into new territory, and would appreciate some help on what suggestions for a scope for a 458 lott. Need long eye relief obviously, but also scope tube long enough to fit on the long action. Many new scopes are just way too short.
I know, I know. Question has probably been asked before, but would appreciate feedback anyway. Not dead horse comments please.
I have a Leupold VX II 3x9 on a .416 Weatherby and a custom .458 Win Mag. Both perform well.
22 April 2008, 05:49
bull1Four the last four years and approximately 500 rounds, I used a 1x4 Varix-II Leupold scope. It was designated as a "shotgun" scope and was parallex adjusted at 75 yards. It functioned flawlessly during that time.
Bull1
24 April 2008, 06:24
namibiahunterquote:
Originally posted by bull1
Four the last four years and approximately 500 rounds, I used a 1x4 Varix-II Leupold scope. It was designated as a "shotgun" scope and was parallex adjusted at 75 yards. It functioned flawlessly during that time.
bull1 - what caliber rifle do you have the shotgun scope on?
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24 April 2008, 07:09
Thebear_78I have the illuminated VxIII 1.5-5 on my 458 LOTT. It works just fine, and no recoil issures.
24 April 2008, 08:31
bwanajcjThe older Leupold m8 2.5 power is great and will take a beating. I have 2 vxII 2-7 both on model 70 rifles one on a 458 wm and one on a 416 Rem, and have held up for several years with zero problem, leupold says max ring spacing is 5.2"
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I think the Leupold 1.5x5 is the perfect scope for the application. It will fit magnum length actions without extension rings. I would also suggest Talley QD mounts.
JPK
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25 April 2008, 20:39
Frank MartinezMine is a 2.5 compact Leupold, on a light Whitworth.
2 years and no loss of zero with some hot loads.
Frank
26 April 2008, 01:53
jro45I have a 3/4x5 Safari Burris scope on my 458 Lott. It gives a very clear picture.
