Recent content by ZG47

Yes, I tend to run my Leupold 1.5-5 at 2 or 3x and my 3-10x Weaver at 5x. Bob, if you persuade Judy to retire ... your list of chores and outings may grow exponentially, with the Clerk of Works a.k.a. the Trip Planner permanently on site! At your own peril, mate.

Bo Bob, that is an example of sophistry which has unfortunately deceived many a gun writer. A larger exit pupil allows a greater eye box. That is important for hunting and especially for snap shots. You also need to bear in mind that a rifle scope with a useable objective diameter of 50mm or...

Some of the top German snipers were supplied with 6x scopes.

You will notice the reduced light transmission at dawn and dusk. You will also notice a reduced eye box when practising and making snapshots. No such thing as a ‘free lunch’.

Also … fewer pieces of glass mean better significantly better light transmission. That is why the macro equivalent of any camera lens will have a smaller minimum stop. Same applies with parallax adjustment at or behind the adjustment turrets. It requires an additional lens which may contain...

I suggest that you buy the appropriate Model 57 and try it out. Cheap option without alteration to the receiver.

N 1. Please show us a reticle image OR provide the scope model and reticle combination so that we can look it up on the brand/manufacturer web site. 2. You need to set up the reticle focus for your eye sight. 2.1. With a second focal plane scope, turn the magnification up to maximum and point...

Hail Bob :D The messiah of the .35 Whelen:D Cheers::A Stirring:!

There is a simple way to work out what is the best solution for you. Determine the maximum practical magnification that you can use on your favourite—.22 long rifle—chambered rifle for hunting and marksmanship practice. N.B. Picnic table shooting, also known as bench-rest shooting does not...

Stalking rifle for non dangerous game. Possibly get it reparallaxed to 75 yards. Popular option around these parts before people went mad for variable magnification scopes. Works well.

How much Ardbeg/Caol Ila did you have ... before trying to type Ardbeg :unsure: :ROFLMAO: ?

Works well with cream buns, lemon cake and any other sweet items from a bakery OR … just by itself. The standard 10 year old expression is a good starting point. It can be a bit of a shock for people accustomed to heavily sherried whisky from Speyside.

Good buy. Based on what is, essentially, a stalking shotgun i.e., a gun for pot shooting. Given the inherent strength and durability of the system, I suspect that it was always intended for dual use. I also understand that: the triggers are better on these Izhevsk-made rifles than on Bergara...

Nice looking rifle. Paul Jaeger also invented and marketed what were later branded as Uncle Mikes sling swivels. His nephew, who was the workshop manager when Paul passed away, moved to New England and established NECG. I suggest that you try out several types of back-sight and fore-sight before...

I was not, with all due respect, talking about shooting off picnic tables i.e., bench-rest shooting. That is not marksmanship, it is pure wind-reading, typically done at relatively short distances. Wind effect can be significant when shooting from a prone position, let alone sitting, kneeling or...