who uses a red dot scope on their bolt action?

[Seconds]

I couldn't find the video (if anyone has the link share it? It's on here somewhere) of that European, I think he was, hunting boar with the bolt action and red dot.

Small herds running past and he takes 4-5 of them in about 6 seconds.

Great setup

[North East]

I couldn't find the video (if anyone has the link share it? It's on here somewhere) of that European, I think he was, hunting boar with the bolt action and red dot.

Small herds running past and he takes 4-5 of them in about 6 seconds.

Great setup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Wkz58rZOw

[Oldbloke]

I have 3 of the Bushnell First Strike red dot sights, 1 on the spotting scope to make it easier finding distant targets, 1 on the 20" Mossburg and the 3rd on a 45-70 Marlin lever action. They are reasonably cheap, low profile so don't snag anything and since I'm only shooting to 100m max the 5 MOA dot is ok. If I was shooting further then I'd invest on something with a 2 or 3 MOA dot.

A question now...when using these types of sights, should they be closer to the muzzle or to the eye or doesn't it matter?

These sell for around $220 depending on where you shop.



http://bushnell.com/all-products/rifle-scopes/trophy-red-dot/first-strike

mmmm you got me thinking about my old 3006. Only has open sights and my old eyes need some help. Bloody price is right.

[tom604]

I have an Aimpoint H-1 micro now for my old Win Model 94 top eject 30-30

Mounting soon so will report on how it goes sitting just at the front of the receiver. May need to play around with the height it I mounted at for line of sight aiming on the little lever gun.

well well well, we have the same rifle so i will be waiting on that report i just put a peep sight on mine but a mate put a red dot (copy/fake) on his lads lever .22 and it seems a good thing

[KWhorenet]

Tom, will do for sure. It isn't one of my priorities right now, but once I have the mount set up finalised, will do.

Have 3 options:
1- Buy a Tac-Rail specifically designed for the top eject Model 94 (Pre and Post 1964), NO DRILLING OF RECEIVER REQ'D !! $55 USD plus small postage.

2 -Dovetail blank with vertical stud, use piece of pic rail drilled to sit on the post, stud lock and nut to lock it down in position. Once tested and sighted in, remove sight and solder the two mounting parts together?

3 -Buy a hand gun rear iron sight adaptor mount -> pic/weaver rail for reflex sights etc. $40 generic - $80 USD FOR NOVAK plus small postage.

Or to be particularly period correct for pre 1966 Winchesters, this sight, and I will buy one, some day, is a Lyman 56a receiver sight. After 1966 I believe they went to the Lyman 66a receiver sight. It actually makes sense to me now while I type it. Memory fade/lack of sleep
If anyone has one or knows of one I would pay for it. I'm no tight arse tyre kicker.

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option 1

Let Basil at pearsonstacrail@gmail.com know I sent you
http://mod94scoperail.com/testimonials.html
http://mod94scoperail.com/index.html


option 3 example. There are other styles and brands but you get the picture and a picture Blued/black + matte/shiny are options obviously.

Small, but ample length for H-1 micro weaver clamping.

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[Hercl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Wkz58rZOw

Not a bad shot that bloke

[melanie]

I'd be lucky to have hit just one of them even with all those running past

[Goshawk]

Hey all,
Finally got my mountain deer rig finished. All weighs in at 6.3pounds with sling. Not bad considering it still has a 22 inch barrel!
Saved 100 grams by replacing the squeaky metal buckles on sling with 'd-loop' cord used on my compound bow.
The Vortex SPARC2 is really nice. I have since mounted the scope forward of the receiver .

[Chronos]

Hey all,
Finally got my mountain deer rig finished. All weighs in at 6.3pounds with sling. Not bad considering it still has a 22 inch barrel!
Saved 100 grams by replacing the squeaky metal buckles on sling with 'd-loop' cord used on my compound bow.
The Vortex SPARC2 is really nice. I have since mounted the scope forward of the receiver .

Cable ties go alright too

I've just picked up an old Eotech with a 1MOA dot inside a 65MOA circle.

I'll see how it goes on my .44Magnum lever but I can also drop it on a weaver/pic rail on 2 of my Tikkas.

I can see the value of the small dot. Put the dot on the vital zone anywhere out to 250m with my .308 or 7-08 and it's dead. But the ring (65MOA) would suit the .44Mag where fast shots at around 40m would be easy peasy. at that range the circle would be about 2 foot diameter

I also grabbed a bushnell fastfire as well which could also go in the lever gun but might find a home on my 1911 .22 pistol

Chronos

[RoginaJack]

Well, what wet Monday here BUT I've just received the parcel with a Optic sight AND the Picatinny rail for the O/U shotgun project.

Guess that gives me a inside job todo now (Hapy Dance)

Cheers,

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[Swarm]

Well, what wet Monday here BUT I've just received the parcel with a Optic sight AND the Picatinny rail for the O/U shotgun project.

Have you used Sun Optics before?

Seeing all the ads these days has gotten me curious for one.

[RoginaJack]

Na, 1st time I've sighted one. Came across them doing a bit of research into optic sights. Went into the LGS and all I got was 'Nope", No idea", "Don't use 'em" etc. There was a couple down from Bribie Island in the shop too and he said to me afterwards that the answers and level of service floored him.
I couldn't find a mount to fit the U/O shotgun in Australia but located one at Sun Optics in Texas, USA and rang and spoke to Duane, had a yarn re project and he suggested the CD13-RG2. Purchased direct from Sun Optics.
I've mounted the sight and when I get a chance (possibly later this week) will give it a test run.. .

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Cheers,

[Chronos]

So the first of my two purchases arrived today. An old Burris Fastfire.

I was amazed by how tiny and light it was fo I whipped the Bushnelm 6500 off my 7-08 and weighed them back to back, 707g V 45g. Haha. No contest for weight but a 1X red dot wind do what a 2.5-16 is capable of beyond 50m




Well as long as the Bushnell was off the 7-08 a dropped the Burris on in a couple of positions. Curious to hear where people have them mounted, forward felt strange at first while all the way to the rear felt more natural





This one won't stay on this gun but I think I'd give the Eotech I've got coming a run at the range for sure and maybe on a deer hunting trip.

Chronos

[Bark]

Free weight to be used by a pair of tinnies for the end of the day

[David Brown]

I am using a red dot Redfield with a laser on my Rossi Circuit Judge.

Wooops thats my wifes CJ, she says.

Nice rig

[joker]

That's looking good mate. Nice buy

got me contemplating for when i out a sight on my .22 if I should go with the red dot or scope

[Lorgar]

I thought the Rossi Circuit Judge was a no, no in QLD?

Maybe I'm thinking of WA.... It's always one of those two that

[David Brown]

WA is the problem state….for many things :-0

[Oldbloke]

WA stands for
WAIT AWHILE

Well, thats been my experiance. Sorry, couldnt help myself.

[David Brown]

Sorry, couldnt help myself.

So it seems

[Oldbloke]

Lol,,, just maling a point to be sure. Bloody samsung often does that.

[David Brown]

echo……echo……..echo…….

[Xerox]

You need a new computer or something Oldbloke

[Goshawk]

Just got back from the range. Really pleased with the results, unfortunately I forgot to take some binoculars to work out where I was hitting whilst sighting in, so I'll need to go back for a final sight-in.
Rifle seems to be grouping well considering it has a 2MOA dot and no magnification. I think this setup will be perfect for my next deer hunt in August.
The rifle didn't kick to bad considering its lite weight.

[Oldbloke]

You need a new computer or something Oldbloke

Just happens with my samsung tab 2. Laptop is fine.

[inventurkey]

Rifle seems to be grouping well considering it has a 2MOA dot and no magnification. I think this setup will be perfect for my next deer hunt in August.

Easily 'hunting accurate' there

[Goshawk]

A late update on the red dot.
Great for last hunt for the year (October 2015). Super quick to get on target. However, had a couple of instances where a bit of magnification was needed (200m plus).
I have since replaced the red dot with a Leupold ultimate 2-7x 33. It will be interesting to see the difference.

Next deer hunt is in a week and a half.

[p3seven]

I use a red dot on my Henry 22. Makes snap shooting up to 60 m a dream. Bunnies and Mynah birds don't like it.

[Homer]

G'Day Fella's,

FYI.
Aimpoint Comp C3

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Win M92 in .45Colt and Trijicon RMR, RM-08

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I have another RMR, that I want to adapt up to my .404 Jeff scope bases.

Doh!
Homer

[TysonRGS]

I have red field counter strike red dot on my ruger scout 308. Only cost $300 bucks its great for hunting day and night.