Quick detach scope mounts. Are they worth it? If so, what brand?
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Quick detach scope mounts. Are they worth it? If so, what brand?
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On the average deer rifle I would say no. On a big bore rifle intended for dangerous game where sights might be needed yes. Or, maybe on a rifle used in extreme conditons where scope failure is a possibility.
Leupold would be my choice as far as reliability and price.
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I have Weaver's on my favorite deer rifle. On the range, i'll take the scope off, shoot a couple open sighted, then put it back on, with no change in Zero. If the scope were to fog or freeze in lousy weather I could still take a shot. Pretty easy to take off, put on too. Don't see what the drawbacks are if you buy Quality.
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If you hunt in frequent wet snow, freezing rain, rain or fog, as is often prevelant in the N.E. in November/December, They're not a terrible idea. Only once did i not take a shot because of a Fogged scope (a luepold)several years ago, in that case my hunting buddy took the shot before i ever thought to remove my scope. I will, however, think to do so if it happens again.
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I have Leupold detachable on my .416 which have worked fine for about 15 years. The truth is I have only taken them off a few times and then worried about the Leupold 3 x scope being properly aligned when reattached which it was. I chose Leupold because it was the only brand that I could get when I needed it. This was before the internet and I didn't want to make numerous phone calls.
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My dad uses a Leupold quick-detatch scope mount on his 444 Marlin XLR. It works great, but I would not recommend one for a deer gun. Like Beekeeper said I would put one on a dangerouse game rifle or combat rifle that would be going through harsh conditions.
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Douglas
Good question Sir!
I recommend using none quickie scope rings and here’s why. Try this exercise, make sure your rifle is unloaded the remove the bolt for safety. Pick a spot out at around 100 yards; this will be your imaginary target. As you snap the rifle up, roll the rifle to the right if you’re left handed roll it to the left so you can see straight down the side of the scope. Now roll the scope into position and you should be able to see the target. With training and time you’ll be able to toss the rifle up and be dead on! Training on running Jack Rabbits were my targets when I was a kid shooting 30-06!
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