Would it be difficult to mount on a magnum action?Take a look at the Swarovski Z5i+ not quite as expensive as the Z8 and a very good scope. I just put a 2-10 on a 30-06 and love it. The 2-10 isn’t perfect for a DG rifle but I think serviceable.
Two things to keep in mind: 1) length of tube between ocular and objective bells 2) diameter of objective lens. If length between bells is too short for the action, the scope will have to be mounted on a rail or with an extended ring. If considering quick detach rings for optional iron sights, keep in mind no one makes extended quick detach rings. Then you're stuck with either one piece base or rail to mount a short tube scope. The greater the diameter objective lens = higher mounted scope to clear the barrel. Higher mounted scope can be more difficult to acquire target quickly and can also make for more abuse from recoil. For both these reasons scopes of low magnification and no objective bell are usually desirable for dangerous game rifles. No need for extended rings or one piece bases and the scope can be mounted very low (only limitation is bolt handle clearance).Would it be difficult to mount on a magnum action?
Would it be difficult to mount on a magnum action?
Talley does make Extented bases to use qd rings. 1” or 30mmkeep in mind no one makes extended quick detach rings.
Are they not simply one-piece bases? I have a couple of aftermarket semi-pic rail bases with multiple ring slots forward of and behind a cutout in the middle for loading the magazine. Here's one mounted on my 03A3 Springfield with short tube Nikon scope. Formerly it had an extended ring forward but when I added iron sights I wanted QD rings and had to change to multi-slot one piece base because no one makes extended QD rings.Talley does make Extented bases to use qd rings. 1” or 30mm
While a 1-6 will likely be ample in terms of illumination, the light gathering of the small 20-24mm objective lenses is rather lacking compared to something with a larger objective. A non-issue in good light, but very noticeable at dawn and dusk.Thank you for the suggestions. I’m happy to have the opinion that 1x6 is ample. I’ve never dialed a scope all the way up in the Northeast where shots are 180 yards MAX and my eyes are still sharp.
Unless they recently discontinued it, Trijicon has a 3-9x40 Accupoint with tritium illumination in various reticles. I have one and it's a pretty decent scope, but might be a bit lacking in eye relief for a .375. I am a big fan of their scopes in general though.Another to consider is Trijicon. They make a nice and rugged scope. The only 1” tube I am aware of is a 3x9 Huron. Not illuminated, but can be had with a thick German style Crosshair.
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Trijicon Huron 3-9x40 German #4 Crosshair, 1 in., Satin Black Riflescope 2700004
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Agree completely. More budget friendly scopes have come light years towards the high end.I think budget scopes have improved disproportionately to expensive scopes. So the gap between a cheap scope and an expensive scope is closer than it used to be. I would go with a 1-6 or 1-8 variable scope. That would do african hunting from 0- 300 m for me. I tried a 1- 6 ? scope, Vortex with a red dot. On 1 power, I was able to use it with both eyes open like a red dot sight. And I have happily used a fixed 4x scope on my 30-06 when I first got it. I like higher power scopes for target shooting but don't feel the need for hunting in Africa.
I have one of each of these as well and consider both to be a great value. My GPO is the 44mm objective version though. The Hawke also comes with some really nice flip up caps. Mine are on lower recoil rifles, so I can't comment directly on how well they would hold up, but they seem well built, so I doubt it would be a problem on a .375. Cameraland NY and BH Phot Video generally have them at good prices.Some non tactical hunting scopes for your consideration….unfortunately both 30mm but have conventional illuminated reticles and capped turrets.
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Frontier 30 FD 1-8x24 L4A FD
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SPECTRA 6X 1.5-9x32i - GPO USA
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Only complaint I have on that particular scope is I find the non-illuminated crosshairs difficult to see against dark objects. I prefer the Swarovski illuminated scope over Leupold’s but non-illuminated I think the Leupold VX5 2-10 draws a much better contrast.Around and around and I think I’m currently trending towards the non-illuminated Swaro Z6 1.7-10x42
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I have one on a 300H&H. I love the scope and think that it will work great for what I want it to do. The Glass is fantastic and it fits my rifle perfectly. The 300 is the one in the green stock.Around and around and I think I’m currently trending towards the non-illuminated Swaro Z6 1.7-10x42
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Around and around and I think I’m currently trending towards the non-illuminated Swaro Z6 1.7-10x42
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I cannot speak to the ruggedness / longevity, but optically and field of view I am a fan. I have the non-illuminated Gen 2 Plex. The first generation of the Plex was definitely too thin for my liking. I am a fan of 1st focal plane #4's, but have no problem with the Gen 2 Plex.Around and around and I think I’m currently trending towards the non-illuminated Swaro Z6 1.7-10x42
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