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08 January 2022, 17:17
BISCUT
500 S&W Lever Gun Scope Recommendation
I have a Big Horm Armory lever in 500 S&W with a full-length Picatinny rail. I'd like to scope it.

Use is 100 yards paper punching with rare paper punching to 200 yards. Hunting use is most often 50-70 yards with an occasional longer shot across a farmers field. What scope do you recommend?

Also, big one! Whar height rings? I'm thinking low is the way to go here.

Thanks for the thoughts and replies.
15 January 2022, 10:23
Nordic2
Aimpoint
15 January 2022, 16:05
p dog shooter
1.5 to 6 leupold.
17 January 2022, 00:31
BISCUT
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nordic2:
Aimpoint[/QUOT

Looking for a scope, not a dot.
17 January 2022, 09:38
Cougarz
How about a Leupold 2.5 compact scope? It fits most lever actions quite well without being too big and destroying its handling qualities.


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17 January 2022, 17:01
BISCUT
I've found the 1.5x6 but I haven't seen the 2x. A 2x with quality glass could be ideal for this rifle.
18 January 2022, 09:49
Cougarz
Leupold compact fixed power 2.5x20 scope.

https://www.leupold.com/fx-ii-...de-duplex-riflescope


Roger
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I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along.

*we band of 45-70ers*
18 January 2022, 16:49
BISCUT
Thank you.
19 January 2022, 08:57
Sevastopol
quote:
Originally posted by BISCUT:
I've found the 1.5x6 but I haven't seen the 2x. A 2x with quality glass could be ideal for this rifle.

https://cameralandny.com/shop/...c0?variation=1354341
07 March 2022, 18:44
MoreBS
You may want to look into a Prism Scope.

Some have a long eye relief and come in different powers.

Look at a scope with an illuminated reticle, that faint little red glow really helps at low light.

Update:

https://www.gunsamerica.com/di...-gun-shot-show-2022/

Skinner peep with a quick release Red Dot!


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