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<blockquote data-quote="yobuck" data-source="post: 1937544" data-attributes="member: 12443"><p>Not sure im following you on the Unertle scope base definition.</p><p>Unertle scope bases were simply a small metal block about 3/8" wide with a notch on one side for the scope </p><p>to lock onto. There were 2 types of bases, one being the standard target base, and the other a (posa) base which had a slightly different cut for locking the scope onto. The scopes themselves were set up from the factory with either a target or posa type mount. As a general rule hunters used the posa mount due to the guns having more recoil. Neither type mount base however had any adjustment ability at all. </p><p>It was also very important to have the scope mount blocks attached to the gun at a very specific distance apart for proper dialing of the scope for say 1/4 min. clicks since the scope itself wasent set up for that.</p><p>As for the scope riding forward in its mount with a shot, they were equipted with a recoil spring for that purpose which could be adjusted for different recoil needs. Some guys using the heavy recoiling guns removed them completely or loosened the tension so as to neutralize it. In that event the shooter need remember to manually pull the scope back to the proper position following each shot.</p><p>For hunters the 15x ultra varmit model Unertle was among the most favorite. I used one of those for quite a number of years on heavy recoiling guns including a 30x378, and always used the recoil spring on a light setting with no issues and no need to remember to pull the scope back.</p><p>The biggest issue with the target scopes used for hunting was the limited field of view. Experienced users as a rule had few issues, but younger or less experienced shooters could have problems getting back on target following a shot. </p><p>After about 15 years using the Unertle, i switched to a Bausch & Lomb 6x24 Balvar target model with a Kuharsky micrometer mount. That was a big improvement due to the ability to turn the power down for a much better field of view when needed. Otherwise there was little difference from the Unertle as for how they are set up and function. </p><p>About 6 or 7 years ago i swapped that scope out for a new Nightforce. Frankly for me and how i use the scope, i would be just as happy with the old B&L back on my gun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="yobuck, post: 1937544, member: 12443"] Not sure im following you on the Unertle scope base definition. Unertle scope bases were simply a small metal block about 3/8” wide with a notch on one side for the scope to lock onto. There were 2 types of bases, one being the standard target base, and the other a (posa) base which had a slightly different cut for locking the scope onto. The scopes themselves were set up from the factory with either a target or posa type mount. As a general rule hunters used the posa mount due to the guns having more recoil. Neither type mount base however had any adjustment ability at all. It was also very important to have the scope mount blocks attached to the gun at a very specific distance apart for proper dialing of the scope for say 1/4 min. clicks since the scope itself wasent set up for that. As for the scope riding forward in its mount with a shot, they were equipted with a recoil spring for that purpose which could be adjusted for different recoil needs. Some guys using the heavy recoiling guns removed them completely or loosened the tension so as to neutralize it. In that event the shooter need remember to manually pull the scope back to the proper position following each shot. For hunters the 15x ultra varmit model Unertle was among the most favorite. I used one of those for quite a number of years on heavy recoiling guns including a 30x378, and always used the recoil spring on a light setting with no issues and no need to remember to pull the scope back. The biggest issue with the target scopes used for hunting was the limited field of view. Experienced users as a rule had few issues, but younger or less experienced shooters could have problems getting back on target following a shot. After about 15 years using the Unertle, i switched to a Bausch & Lomb 6x24 Balvar target model with a Kuharsky micrometer mount. That was a big improvement due to the ability to turn the power down for a much better field of view when needed. Otherwise there was little difference from the Unertle as for how they are set up and function. About 6 or 7 years ago i swapped that scope out for a new Nightforce. Frankly for me and how i use the scope, i would be just as happy with the old B&L back on my gun. [/QUOTE]
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