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    MindfulMan said:
    Gun Talk ! (it happens every now and then 'round these parts)

    As it happens, I've been gunnin' for one of these scopes, as I'm over-the-top crazy about Japanese glass. I have one of SWFA's fixed 10X scopes, and love it, but it's just not enough magnification for the more capable rifle.

    So .... whala .... Black Friday Special from SWFA, and I jumped on it . The 20X scope, with nice extras. Mine is on order !
    Link: https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-20x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

    Very simple reticle, which is easier for me to see (than the typical LR Christmas-tree reticles).
    Love this one !
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    So I'm putting you long-range Gala Event competition participants on notice ..... I've thrown-down-the-gauntlet ! :cool:
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    Fixed power scopes are really spectacular. Glad you found a deal!
     
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    MindfulMan said:
    Gun Talk ! (it happens every now and then 'round these parts)

    As it happens, I've been gunnin' for one of these scopes, as I'm over-the-top crazy about Japanese glass. I have one of SWFA's fixed 10X scopes, and love it, but it's just not enough magnification for the more capable rifle.

    So .... whala .... Black Friday Special from SWFA, and I jumped on it . The 20X scope, with nice extras. Mine is on order !
    Link: https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-20x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

    Very simple reticle, which is easier for me to see (than the typical LR Christmas-tree reticles).
    Love this one !
    reticle_mq-20x_sub.png


    So I'm putting you long-range Gala Event competition participants on notice ..... I've thrown-down-the-gauntlet ! :cool:
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    My SWFA 10x has a mil-quad reticle. Love it.
     
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    I'll start out today with some gun talk, specifically rifle talk, since MM is coming after us rifle folks now.


    I made some improvements to the Howa 1500 mini action .223 recently. I no longer setup my scopes as close to the barrel as possible, because I've found myself hunched over too much and causing neck/shoulder fatigue. With the scope a little higher, I can get a more natural/relaxed position and enjoy shooting the rifle more/longer.

    • 0.125" thick Kydex cheek riser
    • Howa "tactical" bolt knob
    • DIP aluminum trigger guard / magazine well
    • EGW 20 moa base
    • Arken SH4 GenII 6-24x50 MIL scope
    • Arken 1.26" 34mm rings
    • Plumbers Putty in the buttstock for increased weight/balance

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    Took the setup out to the range last Monday and found some interesting results. The group size shrank on three brands and opened slightly on two others, ironically the two that opened up are the flavors it likes the most (Norma 77, Aust Out 69). I could blame a little bit on eye fatigue for the last two flavors, but I won't do that. In all seriousness, I actually think I have the diopter adjustment slightly off and believe it's messing with me a bit. For some reason I find that adjustment to be frustrating and have plans to revisit my method, because it should be straight forward.

    That Wolf Gold was showing impressive results on the first two groups, then I blew it on the third.

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    T-DOGG said:
    I'll start out today with some gun talk, specifically rifle talk, since MM is coming after us rifle folks now.


    I made some improvements to the Howa 1500 mini action .223 recently. I no longer setup my scopes as close to the barrel as possible, because I've found myself hunched over too much and causing neck/shoulder fatigue. With the scope a little higher, I can get a more natural/relaxed position and enjoy shooting the rifle more/longer.

    • 0.125" thick Kydex cheek riser
    • Howa "tactical" bolt knob
    • DIP aluminum trigger guard / magazine well
    • EGW 20 moa base
    • Arken SH4 GenII 6-24x50 MIL scope
    • Arken 1.26" 34mm rings
    • Plumbers Putty in the buttstock for increased weight/balance

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    View attachment 169563

    Took the setup out to the range last Monday and found some interesting results. The group size shrank on three brands and opened slightly on two others, ironically the two that opened up are the flavors it likes the most (Norma 77, Aust Out 69). I could blame a little bit on eye fatigue for the last two flavors, but I won't do that. In all seriousness, I actually think I have the diopter adjustment slightly off and believe it's messing with me a bit. For some reason I find that adjustment to be frustrating and have plans to revisit my method, because it should be straight forward.

    That Wolf Gold was showing impressive results on the first two groups, then I blew it on the third.

    View attachment 169564
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    Nice Howa indeed. I need to get a small caliber CF bolt gun. Did yours come with the Legacy Int'l DBM from factory? I had one in .308 (Hogue stock) for a time and eventually upgraded. Knob too.

    My scope/bore height is determined by its purpose. Target rifles usually get higher rings and a cheek pad. Hunting rigs stay low as applicable.

    I'm surprised the Wolf Gold did as well as it did. I've had less than stellar results with it myself.
     
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