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The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by Justin B » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:13 am

I'm in the process of getting optics for my Henry Big Boy .357. I've mounted the Picatinny rail and have decided on the Vortex Strike Eagle 1X6 LPVO. I went with the lower power, because I really doubt, I'll be shooting out past 150 yards. I also chose it for the lighted reticule since it will definitely be used in low light situations.

My concern is weight. Is anyone out there using this combo and how do you feel about the weight?
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by GunnyGene » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:46 am

Justin B wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:13 am
I'm in the process of getting optics for my Henry Big Boy .357. I've mounted the Picatinny rail and have decided on the Vortex Strike Eagle 1X6 LPVO. I went with the lower power, because I really doubt, I'll be shooting out past 150 yards. I also chose it for the lighted reticule since it will definitely be used in low light situations.

My concern is weight. Is anyone out there using this combo and how do you feel about the weight?
18.5 oz plus a few oz for the rail/rings. I doubt it will be an issue for you. I have a Nikon 3-9x40 on my .41 mag BBSC, which is a couple oz heavier, and haven't had any concerns about it.
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by DsGrouse » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:47 am

Nope,

I have a lpvo on my 38/357 and my 45 colt.
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by Vaquero » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:47 am

I have a 1x4 Vortex on my 41 mag. BBS.
I think it's perfect.

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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by Justin B » Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:04 am

Very Nice! For those of you using the Strike Eagle, is there a power off position for the lighted reticule?

ALSO! I ordered a set of the Medium Pro Series 30mm scope rings (PR30-M). I'm concerned with these rings I may have interference with my hammer. Will these elevate the scope enough to keep it off the hammer?
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by DsGrouse » Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:11 am

I've used the sig single mount similar to the Burrin PEPR. Strike eagle has a similar mount. I have vortex separate mounts on the strike eagle, but, i prefer the height of the sig/strike eagle single piece units. Oh, my hammer works fine.
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by Rifletom » Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:36 am

Justin B, I have a Weaver 1-3x20 on my BB brass .357 and a Leupold 2-7x33 on my BB steel .45 Colt. There's a picture on the General Henry Repeating Arms Discussion called "Firearm Partners", P. 5. You shouldn't have any problems with the Vortex.
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by Hatchdog » Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:38 am

Justin B wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:04 am
Very Nice! For those of you using the Strike Eagle, is there a power off position for the lighted reticule?

ALSO! I ordered a set of the Medium Pro Series 30mm scope rings (PR30-M). I'm concerned with these rings I may have interference with my hammer. Will these elevate the scope enough to keep it off the hammer?
I found that scoping my Big Boy required a strap on cheek riser to align my eye with the scope. I used the Henry mount and I think medium rings. It just barely clears both the hammer and the rear sight. Leupold Freedom 2-7X32.
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by markiver54 » Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:50 am

Rifletom wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:36 am
I have a Weaver 1-3x20 on my BB brass .357
Exactly the same here, except mine is a BBS.
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Re: The FNG Needs Scope Advice

Post by North Country Gal » Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:41 am

Assuming you get the right hammer clearance and assuming you get a cheek weld that you can live with, the weight becomes a matter of affecting the handling and balance of your rifle. That's a purely personal preference, though. In the past, I much preferred keeping scopes small and light on lever guns for that very reason. That's me, though. Not an issue for some folks.

On another note, a heavy scope can have issues with slipping in the rings with hard kickers, but we are talking a 3657, here. Not an issue.
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