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Plan9 · 06-26-2007, 08:51 AM

I'm guilty of using pistol scopes on rifles instead of buying scout scopes.

Am I going to Jeff Cooper's personal hell?

ziadel · 07-04-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

I'm guilty of using pistol scopes on rifles instead of buying scout scopes.

Am I going to Jeff Cooper's personal hell?

I don't see why you would.

I'm looking to add a scout scope to my garand, any suggestions?

the more magnification the better.

moot1337 · 07-10-2007, 09:30 AM

Back before scout setups were popular enough to warrant their own type of scope subset, pistol scopes were used because there are a few of them that offer the right eye relief - the trouble was finding a pistol scope with a wide enough range of relief to make it feasible for rifle use. Many have the minimum distance a little too far away so rifle use is impractical.

I'd say, if you're using pistol scopes with eye relief in the right range for you to be comfortable shooting it, perfect

The crosshairs should ideally come into focus right as you get it to your shoulder.

Also, as far as magnification goes, the scout standard calls for a scope in the 2-3x range, because it's supposed to basically act as an enhanced open sight, preserving your entire range of vision with both eyes. The trouble with higher magnifications is that they eventually lead to a discrepancy in the brain and can cause a bit of confusion when the two pictures are combined. Many who shoot scout setups regularly don't have trouble on deer-sized targets out to 200-300m with the 2.5x sight.

Sorry I don't have any more suggestions on what specific scopes to get - try a few out and see what you like! Also, keep in mind that scout rifles perform poorly in low-light and at sunrise/sunset with the sun right in front of or behind you, so there should be backup iron sights on the rifle as well.

Plan9 · 07-10-2007, 09:58 AM

NOTE: The advantage of a scout scope (or any scope, for that matter) is not magnification, but giving your eye a single focal plane.

Heck, magnification wouldn't even be necessary for a pistol / scout scope... but it is nice to have. Usually 2-3x, like stated above.

ziadel · 08-02-2007, 09:00 PM

ok, recommend some models then.

I'm gonna tits out my garand.

Plan9 · 08-03-2007, 05:06 PM

You can put a scout rail on a bigass M1 Garand?

Who makes the mount?

The_Dunedan · 08-04-2007, 07:23 AM

Check it out; a buddy's tarted-up "tanker" Garand:
http://www.tcftalk.com/clairefiles/i...?topic=13633.0

Burris Ballistic-plex 2-7x handgun scope on an Amega Ranges mount. He's -very- happy with it.

ziadel · 08-04-2007, 02:46 PM

http://estore.odcmp.com/store/catalo...4=&note5=&max=

No pic there tho.

http://www.fulton-armory.com/MParts.htm

scroll down the page.

Plan9 · 08-04-2007, 04:34 PM

Nice.

I'd put one on my M1A but I'm waiting for the A.R.M.S. mount (#18) to restock.

06-26-2007, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Scope: Pistol vs. Long Eye Relief I'm guilty of using pistol scopes on rifles instead of buying scout scopes. Am I going to Jeff Cooper's personal hell? __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

07-10-2007, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
moot1337 Insane Location: Learning to Fly...	Back before scout setups were popular enough to warrant their own type of scope subset, pistol scopes were used because there are a few of them that offer the right eye relief - the trouble was finding a pistol scope with a wide enough range of relief to make it feasible for rifle use. Many have the minimum distance a little too far away so rifle use is impractical. I'd say, if you're using pistol scopes with eye relief in the right range for you to be comfortable shooting it, perfect The crosshairs should ideally come into focus right as you get it to your shoulder. Also, as far as magnification goes, the scout standard calls for a scope in the 2-3x range, because it's supposed to basically act as an enhanced open sight, preserving your entire range of vision with both eyes. The trouble with higher magnifications is that they eventually lead to a discrepancy in the brain and can cause a bit of confusion when the two pictures are combined. Many who shoot scout setups regularly don't have trouble on deer-sized targets out to 200-300m with the 2.5x sight. Sorry I don't have any more suggestions on what specific scopes to get - try a few out and see what you like! Also, keep in mind that scout rifles perform poorly in low-light and at sunrise/sunset with the sun right in front of or behind you, so there should be backup iron sights on the rifle as well. __________________ And that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana-shaped. This new learning amazes me, Sir Bedevere. Explain again how sheeps' bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes. Oh, certainly, sir.

07-10-2007, 09:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	NOTE: The advantage of a scout scope (or any scope, for that matter) is not magnification, but giving your eye a single focal plane. Heck, magnification wouldn't even be necessary for a pistol / scout scope... but it is nice to have. Usually 2-3x, like stated above. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake." Last edited by Plan9; 07-10-2007 at 09:59 AM.. Reason: 2-3

08-02-2007, 09:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	ok, recommend some models then. I'm gonna tits out my garand. __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

08-03-2007, 05:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	You can put a scout rail on a bigass M1 Garand? Who makes the mount? __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

08-04-2007, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
The_Dunedan Junkie	Check it out; a buddy's tarted-up "tanker" Garand: http://www.tcftalk.com/clairefiles/i...?topic=13633.0 Burris Ballistic-plex 2-7x handgun scope on an Amega Ranges mount. He's -very- happy with it.

08-04-2007, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	http://estore.odcmp.com/store/catalo...4=&note5=&max= No pic there tho. http://www.fulton-armory.com/MParts.htm scroll down the page. __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

08-04-2007, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Nice. I'd put one on my M1A but I'm waiting for the A.R.M.S. mount (#18) to restock. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."