Hey, looking for some help. Lifelong hunter of 50 years. Last few seasons I have been "kissed" between the eyes with my rifle scope...and has caused serious concussion issues. I need to get a new setup and am looking for advice for scopes that provide the greatest eye relief for a deer rifle, possible using an extended stock, and would going to a synthetic stock or other recoil approaches be helpful? Can't have it happen again.
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tinkerer
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I know each scope publishes their optimum viewing distance, but you seriously need your gunsmith to setup your rifle for proper length of pull with you at the proper scope stand off distance. You are entirely too close.
Larry
Tinkerer
Larry
Tinkerer
+1 on the proper length of pull ...
[ame]https://youtu.be/qOgIPbzKHWI?t=12[/ame]
... also on scope with forgiving eye relief. Most my scopes, esp. on magnums are between 3.5 - 4.0".
RockyMtnMT
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When I first started to shoot long range I was not using a muzzle break for all the reasons that people use for their hunting rifles. I too was getting scoped because I am a free recoil guy and the farther the range the more I need to relax on the rifle to make the shot. So I don't think I was getting scoped due to poor length of pull. I am a pretty short guy so length of pull is rarely too short for me. I got tired of getting scoped and gave into getting a muzzle break. I don't see me having a hunting weight rifle bigger than a .308 win without a break ever again.
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Steve
Welcome to the forum!
Steve
tinkerer
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Yep, all they do is stocks, but you/your gunsmith needs to set the length of pull with scope so you'll not get "kissed" anymore.
Larry
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HARPERC
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If you say which cartridge, or scope you're using I missed it. Concussion is a good wallop.
Sounds like you may be crawling the stock already. Longer doesn't necessarily mean better. A good fit as has been said is key.
If it's a variable power scope, dialing it down a couple notches will give you better eye relief. They all need to be spaced properly, and some rings and bases are easier to do this with. If the scope is mounted to accommodate the rings and bases instead of your eye relief needs that should be changed.
Muzzle brakes, and suppressors are good components.
What was different this time?
Sounds like you may be crawling the stock already. Longer doesn't necessarily mean better. A good fit as has been said is key.
If it's a variable power scope, dialing it down a couple notches will give you better eye relief. They all need to be spaced properly, and some rings and bases are easier to do this with. If the scope is mounted to accommodate the rings and bases instead of your eye relief needs that should be changed.
Muzzle brakes, and suppressors are good components.
What was different this time?
lilharcher
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Agree with all of the above. If just deer hunting and not chasing larger game like Elk, Bear, etc., I highly recommend a 6.5 caliber (Magnums like 6.5 SAUM or SS are fine too) w/ a good break......my 6.5 SAUM kicks like a baby......this is my primary deer hunting rifle.
I've used the same deer hunting rifle for years, .270 Remington Model 760 BDL with a Redfield 3x9 Scope. Probably dated, but have tremendous success with it going back to 1977. My eyesight has changed as I have aged....so maybe that is why I'm suddenly getting closer. What rings and bases would you recommend that are more easily adjusted?
RandyinVa
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Shooting glasses should be mandatory and will help deflect a hit that should not happen at all. I also highly recommend the JPE Recoil Eliminator brake for recoil and for the fact that it leaves the x hairs pretty much where they were when the shot was taken. Make sure your shoulder is closer to the weapon than your face, Obviously firmed up with the shoulder is a lot better.
When teaching new shooters about recoil we tell them that the people that get hurt are the ones that hold back so as to not get hurt! Good luck on solving the problem.
When teaching new shooters about recoil we tell them that the people that get hurt are the ones that hold back so as to not get hurt! Good luck on solving the problem.
