Full length scope

[Gussy]

Sticks, brush and branches get between the scope and barrel. Even weeds and they can also wedge in the mounts.

[Trapper]

Ok,
Thanks,
Trapper

[Don McDowell]

Thanks,
That is the kind of info I am looking for. I think I will call MVA tomorrow and order one up.
Is it hard to beat the original sights out and install the mounts? I am kind of like a bull in a china shop. I would really hate to screw up my new Shiloh. Maybe I could get Shiloh to install.
Thanks,
Trapper

Taking the sights off isn't that hard, but getting one of these will definitely make the job easier.
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Wyoming_Sight...10184.aspx

[Trapper]

Thanks Don, That looks like a really neat tool. I'll have to get one
Trapper

[Ironramrod]

Trapper,
Is your vision problems mainly w/ your close up vision, but not with your long range vision. If so there is another good option that might work really well for your shooting, and especially for hunting. It works well for me.

Regards
IR

[Trapper]

Ok Mr. Ironramrod, are you keeping me in suspense or is it a secret?
Trapper

[MikeR]

I have a 9 1/2 pound rifle with a MVA 28" scope with the centerless mill dot reticle. I was pleased with how well it stood up the rough usage during a 15 day hunt. The only mechanical problem I had was the crosshairs tended to twist with the torqueing rifle. A light rifle firing 110 grains of 2f and a 500 grain bullet would twist the cross hairs with a couple of shots. My heavier rifles never move the reticle. Using the centerless mill dots I had a build in 100, 150, and 200 yard aim point. Anything over those distances required a sight adjustment. My PH wanted to use the rife to take a leopard, so we tried the scope out in low light. I was far more successful using the ivory front and open rear sight at dusk than with the scope. The small diameter tube just don't have the ability to collect enough light. I did not try to take a leopard with the MVA scope.

[Ironramrod]

Nope no suspense and no secets; just busy w/ taxes, loading shells, and drilling holes in the ice fishing. Sorry about the delay. Anyway,at the advice of Rdnck I bought some low diopter reading glasses (about 1.00-1.25) at a pharmacy, and the clarity improvement of the front sight blade improved dramatically and the visbility of the target (e.g. deer) was compromised very little. This was true when using a modified full buckhorn rear sight or a tang aperture sight w/ a 9/64" diameter peep. Additionally I modified the full buckhorn rear sight by widening the sides of the bottom slot using a small file w/ a neutral edge. You don't want the slot deeper only wider to let more light in to improve visibilityof the front blade on both sides.

Another change was replacing the front sight blade w/ a blade made from a copper penny of 1970's vintage. This was exceedingly bright and visible in the worst conditions that one encounters at 1/2 hr. before/after that just about makes one pull his hair out in frustration. The copper blade works exceedingly well for turkeys, too, if BPCR or ML are legal in your area.

There it is, hope this helps. Again sorry for the delay. Also, ask away if you have questions.

Regards
IR

[Kurt]

Twisting cross hairs is a problem with the MVA scopes. My 28" anyway.
I had MVA replace the reticle barrel and screws. When that scope is on my .50, 5 shots and I'm looking at a X. The lighter .44 10-15 shots I have to straighten the barrel. I even put finger nail polish in the screw slots on the ring and this held for a while but in time the hairs twisted again.
I don't use that scope anymore. It was replaced with a DZ scope.

[Trapper]

Well I called MVA yesterday got no answer, but I left a message. Starting to not like the idea of a scope now. I think I will try some of your ideas. It is a while before hunting season. Can I drill out my existing MVA tang sight to 9/64" or do I need to order one? It is the #134 vernier sight with the elevation screw upside down. Is the Hadley cup a good option? It looks a lot bigger than the original. Don't know if I like that. I had Steve Brooks make me a new adjustable mould too. It has a 5/16" flat nose. Should be fun to work up a new load too.
Thanks,
Trapper