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Extreme Long Range Hunting & Shooting (ELR)
50 BMG scopes
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<blockquote data-quote="SteveLM" data-source="post: 2428944" data-attributes="member: 113868"><p>[USER=121682]@Jdr9941[/USER] : You didn't say which model(s) you have, but the Hi-Lux tactical models look like they should be able to take it. Unfortunately, the only real way to know is to try it. IIRC, typical g loads at the scope are usually something like 300gs. Interestingly, the source of many scope failures used to be the forward thrust impulse from the muzzle brake. However, with more and more rifles being equipped with brakes, scopes are now better designed to tolerate those loads. So if your scopes are of relatively recent vintage, I'd hazard a guess that you're probably OK...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteveLM, post: 2428944, member: 113868"] [USER=121682]@Jdr9941[/USER] : You didn't say which model(s) you have, but the Hi-Lux tactical models look like they should be able to take it. Unfortunately, the only real way to know is to try it. IIRC, typical g loads at the scope are usually something like 300gs. Interestingly, the source of many scope failures used to be the forward thrust impulse from the muzzle brake. However, with more and more rifles being equipped with brakes, scopes are now better designed to tolerate those loads. So if your scopes are of relatively recent vintage, I'd hazard a guess that you're probably OK... [/QUOTE]
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