1874 Sharps get a new Malcolm scope...
I ordered a Leatherwood Malcolm 6X scope from SWFA and it arrived today. Mounted it up in the Sharps rifle.
Relatively easy to install. Mounts seem quite ridgid. Testing tomorrow!
More pictures here:
www.rvbprecision.com25 June 2011, 06:38
Idaho SharpshooterVery nice! My younger brother has one on his 45-70.
regards,
Rich
Well, I got to the range this AM......Although the optics are clear, the adjustments are near impossible. Especially elevation. Very difficult to move the scope up .0001"......I ordered the Fine Elevation Adjuster and sent an email to Leatherwood telling them that this scope should include this piece. It is nearly unusable without it.
I'm going to take it all apart and stone everything so it moves smoothly.
On the plus side, it held zero very well and has great eye relief. The optics are excellent.
More reports later......