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Iron sights or scope for bear hunting...?
Rookie here. I got my bear tag, and was thinking having iron sights might be better (safe) for hunting bear in the bush/hills. I have a 3-9x40 scope (Viper) on my Ruger American, which I put up for sale and just picked up a used TAP-375 Lakelander. Both rifles are 30-06, but the Lakelander has iron sights. Should be a wash once I sell the Ruger (hopefully).
My question is: Is there an optimal setup for iron sight hunting? Should I look into quick release rings or bases and add my scope? Should I just put on a 2-7x33 scope for the type of hunting I'm into?
I'm new, just started last October, been out a handful of times. I hope to hunt deer, Moose, Elk, bear, possibly Caribou and sheep in the future, and have a shotgun for turkey and other birds. I like to spot and stalk, and still hunt. I'm into hiking up and aways to low pressure areas to hopefully find game. I also am into still hunting in the woods.
I bought the Ruger American after obsessively reading reviews and feeling different rifles in store. I like it, but I would eventually want a wood stock. I just prefer the feel. I tried the Lakelander and was blown away by the action, the bolt is so smooth (9 lugs). It's a blind magazine, but has a little button to eject rounds without cycling the action. And it has a wood stock and iron sights. I don't see any advantage in having a removable mag for what I do.
I really like the idea of starting with basics and building skills. I've fired air rifles and .22's with iron sights and quite like it, find it accurate so far - only tried out to about 50 yards so far. I also heard having a low power scope is good for making sure to keep close game in view. I practice bringing the scope to my eyes anyways to build good habits, and not have to search for game looking down the scope.
Any thoughts? Recommendations? Does anybody hunt with iron sights anymore, or low power scopes? Seems most are 3-9x40 or 4-16x50 etc...
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If you’re going to be using that rifle for more than bear hunting in thick bush, I’d go with a scope.
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scope unless you can't afford it...:)
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Fella
If you’re going to be using that rifle for more than bear hunting in thick bush, I’d go with a scope.
For up to 300 yards what would you recommend, 2-7x33 or 3-9x40? Do you have experience with either?
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I have a Leupold VX-R 1-4x30 on my bear gun. Haven't gotten a chance to take a bear with it yet, but works wonders at the range.
Could be that it's just me, but even on my long range gun (4-16), I rarely turn up the magnification, unless I am at the range, and have taken animals at 300 no problem.
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A scope is a better aiming device than iron sights for virtually every application. There is no reason to use iron sights in 2019, unless you just want to. 2-7/3-9 doesn't really matter, what matters is durability, repeat-ability and optical quality.
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QUOTE=Hugh Mann;2087626]I have a Leupold VX-R 1-4x30 on my bear gun. Haven't gotten a chance to take a bear with it yet, but works wonders at the range.
Could be that it's just me, but even on my long range gun (4-16), I rarely turn up the magnification, unless I am at the range, and have taken animals at 300 no problem.[/QUOTE]
I have that scope on my 30-06 and I have taken bears up to 300 yards with it, and 50, it’s awsome!
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Gateholio
A scope is a better aiming device than iron sights for virtually every application. There is no reason to use iron sights in 2019, unless you just want to. 2-7/3-9 doesn't really matter, what matters is durability, repeat-ability and optical quality.
I dissagree. There are a few good reasons for open sights. Some hunting styles for certain animals benefit from open sights. Timber hunting in rough country for bears is one. Timber hunting the west coast during inclement weather for blacktails is another. I agree with your opinion with regards to the o.p. but some elitists use open sights for good reason. Acquiring targets quickly is to the advantage of open sights.
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If the wind is good, and the bear doesn't originally see or hear you and you take your time you can sneak quite close to bears, so use whatever you want but iron sights is a lot of fun with bears on spot and stalk...
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Originally Posted by
Hugh Mann
I have a Leupold VX-R 1-4x30 on my bear gun. Haven't gotten a chance to take a bear with it yet, but works wonders at the range.
Could be that it's just me, but even on my long range gun (4-16), I rarely turn up the magnification, unless I am at the range, and have taken animals at 300 no problem.
Cool, that sounds like a scope to consider! Thank you
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Originally Posted by
Gateholio
A scope is a better aiming device than iron sights for virtually every application. There is no reason to use iron sights in 2019, unless you just want to. 2-7/3-9 doesn't really matter, what matters is durability, repeat-ability and optical quality.
Maybe my Vortex Viper 3-9x40 fits the bill...?
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Just
I have that scope on my 30-06 and I have taken bears up to 300 yards with it, and 50, it’s awsome!
Another vote for the 1-4... interesting...
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dino
I dissagree. There are a few good reasons for open sights. Some hunting styles for certain animals benefit from open sights. Timber hunting in rough country for bears is one. Timber hunting the west coast during inclement weather for blacktails is another. I agree with your opinion with regards to the o.p. but some elitists use open sights for good reason. Acquiring targets quickly is to the advantage of open sights.
Interesting... will take a while to become elitist... I'm up for the challenge...
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HarryToolips
If the wind is good, and the bear doesn't originally see or hear you and you take your time you can sneak quite close to bears, so use whatever you want but iron sights is a lot of fun with bears on spot and stalk...
That definitely sounds fun!
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dino
I dissagree. There are a few good reasons for open sights. Some hunting styles for certain animals benefit from open sights. Timber hunting in rough country for bears is one. Timber hunting the west coast during inclement weather for blacktails is another. I agree with your opinion with regards to the o.p. but some elitists use open sights for good reason. Acquiring targets quickly is to the advantage of open sights.
Having spent plenty of time timber hunting rough terrain in inclement weather, I would still choose a scope over iron sights. I've never lost an opportunity from using a scope, but there have been plenty of times I would have lost the opportunity with iron sights. Many people feel that iron sights are faster to use than a scope, and I used to believe that too, until I really started to examine the topic. Scopes can get you on target and shooting faster, no need to line up 3 separate focus points.
For fast work at moderate distances, a red dot trumps everything.
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Gateholio
.... Scopes can get you on target and shooting faster, no need to line up 3 separate focus points. For fast work at moderate distances, a red dot trumps everything.
This was my reasoning as well... Taking it a step further - walking into the thick stuff to recover a bear, I wanted to have both eyes open for better, wider field of view outside the tube of the scope. a true 1x delivers that. The illuminated reticle makes it that much quicker to acquire a target.
I bought this for my 338-06 and could not be happier with it.
https://www.vortexcanada.net/en/hunt...scope-ar-bdc-2
https://manlygearreviews.com/optics/best-1-8-scope/
** maybe move this to the right subforum for more responses...? many won't see it in BCWF
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joshbazz
Maybe my Vortex Viper 3-9x40 fits the bill...?
Another vote for the 1-4... interesting...
Interesting... will take a while to become elitist... I'm up for the challenge...
That definitely sounds fun!
Your 3-9 will be fine. Leave it on 3x for most of your hunting, Crank up power if you need to shoot further. Practice lifting your rifle up and getting on target with your scope, both eyes open. After you practice this for awhile doing dry fire, go to the range and try it with some live ammo.
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Originally Posted by
Gateholio
Your 3-9 will be fine. Leave it on 3x for most of your hunting, Crank up power if you need to shoot further. Practice lifting your rifle up and getting on target with your scope, both eyes open. After you practice this for awhile doing dry fire, go to the range and try it with some live ammo.
Awesome advice Gate! Ok, will do. I do this sometimes with both eyes (wasn't sure of the benefit), but will do more. And will definitely put in some range time.
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joshbazz
Awesome advice Gate! Ok, will do. I do this sometimes with both eyes (wasn't sure of the benefit), but will do more. And will definitely put in some range time.
I shoot with both eyes open, cannot shoot with only one eye anymore and it helps track your target after you shoot
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My primary hunting rifle is a vintage 30-06 with an equally vintage Weaver scope. Going into 4th big game hunting season this year & have yet to take an animal personally, but that's mainly because I haven't had an opportunity at a decent shot. Need to improve my stalking skills. It shoots very well at the range, so I really have no reason to go out & get a spanking new, modern hunting rifle. I like the old gun & one of the things that drew me to it immediately when I saw it on the table at a gun show years ago, was the rather unique swing away Pachmayr scope mount. This allows very quick transition from scope to iron sights & vice/versa.
The rifle had obviously seen plenty of days in the field judging by the peeling varnish on the walnut stock, but I decided to make the purchase regardless. Another reason I was reasonably confident it's a good gun is the FN logo engraved on the receiver. FN Belgium is known to produce a quality product. Reliable, proven Mauser action.
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I disassembled it & refinished the stock. Photos after refinishing with linseed oil & highlighting the swing away mount follow. Hopefully this upcoming season I can do the rifle proud by harvesting a mulie, whitetail or moose. I'm sure it has in the hands or previous owners. Wish I had some history of that. I guess what I'm trying to get across is that hunters in the past used both scopes & iron sites to successfully harvest animals. While a rarity today, quick detachable & swing scope mounts are still out there. My days at the range with this gun have proven that the Pachmayr mechanism holds zero no problem after cycling.
Left side view. The knurled knob in the center of the swing mechanism facilitates quick, complete removal of the scope.
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Other side.
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I've never been surprised/charged by a bear at close quarters, but having the swing away feature could be an advantage in such a situation. If you could shoulder the rifle in time, at short range, the view through a scope would be nothing but fur.
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Originally Posted by
Gateholio
Having spent plenty of time timber hunting rough terrain in inclement weather, I would still choose a scope over iron sights. I've never lost an opportunity from using a scope, but there have been plenty of times I would have lost the opportunity with iron sights. Many people feel that iron sights are faster to use than a scope, and I used to believe that too, until I really started to examine the topic. Scopes can get you on target and shooting faster, no need to line up 3 separate focus points.
For fast work at moderate distances, a red dot trumps everything.
Like I posted earlier, different styles for hunting same game. I also have hunted extensively blacktails in the nastiest weather possible with and without a scope. My scoped partners had issues with fogged up and distorted views all the time. They also had issues when encountering a fall knocking out the zero. Im sure this has happened to you .anyone that hikes falls and questions their scope. To many scope covers broken or torn off also.
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Go with a scope. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
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Go with whatever you are most comfortable with and fits the style of hunting you are going to use it for. Personally I am not a fan of v sites but some love them. I am a short range hunter and like thick bush/timber for most of my hunting. It’s rare for me to even take a 100yard shot
My scopes are 2-7 or 3-9 rare they are set above 5 power. After trying a red dot my next bush gun will be set up with a red dot
My opinion if it’s strictly for short range 2-7 scope or a red dot. If you want it to be more versatile get a 3-9
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There are 3 focal planes when you use iron sights. The rear sight, front sight and the target. It is impossible for the human eye to focus on any more than one. So the correct method is to focus on the rear sight centering on the front sight, which will a little blurry in comparison to the rear sight but will be much clearer focus than the target object. The further the distance, the greater the chance of missing the target. The main advantage of shooting sights is that you can have faster target acquisition, particularly in dark background situations and very short distances or both.
With optics, you only have to consider one focal plane. The cross-hairs centered on the target and your are good to go. Wait, there is a codicil or two. In dark background situations, you have a greater tendency to lose sight of the target, which is especially amplified with higher magnification. The latter can occur even in better light conditions. Then consider the target is rapidly advancing toward you, the quicker it advances, the greater the probability to lose the cross-hair contact on the vital zone. Nothing to really worry about if it is an ungulate, but what if it is a pissed off bear that is not liking your presence and is determined to do something about it.
What would I recommend? For an all round rifle for all game, dangerous or not, I would use a 2-7 X 30+ scope with a quick detachable or tip-off system.
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Originally Posted by
Wild one
Go with whatever you are most comfortable with and fits the style of hunting you are going to use it for. Personally I am not a fan of v sites but some love them. I am a short range hunter and like thick bush/timber for most of my hunting. It’s rare for me to even take a 100yard shot
My scopes are 2-7 or 3-9 rare they are set above 5 power. After trying a red dot my next bush gun will be set up with a red dot
My opinion if it’s strictly for short range 2-7 scope or a red dot. If you want it to be more versatile get a 3-9
My dilemma is I really like my 3x9, the Viper is super clear... but I do plan on doing woods, and some mountain hunting, but less than 300 yards. Also, I want to be prepared for close encounter bear interactions if the situation arises when I hunt them in a couple weeks...
What would be a fair transition in quality from Vortex Viper 3-9x40 to a 2-7x33? Leupold vx-2? Leupold vx-3? others?
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Originally Posted by
Jagermeister
There are 3 focal planes when you use iron sights. The rear sight, front sight and the target. It is impossible for the human eye to focus on any more than one. So the correct method is to focus on the rear sight centering on the front sight, which will a little blurry in comparison to the rear sight but will be much clearer focus than the target object. The further the distance, the greater the chance of missing the target. The main advantage of shooting sights is that you can have faster target acquisition, particularly in dark background situations and very short distances or both.
With optics, you only have to consider one focal plane. The cross-hairs centered on the target and your are good to go. Wait, there is a codicil or two. In dark background situations, you have a greater tendency to lose sight of the target, which is especially amplified with higher magnification. The latter can occur even in better light conditions. Then consider the target is rapidly advancing toward you, the quicker it advances, the greater the probability to lose the cross-hair contact on the vital zone. Nothing to really worry about if it is an ungulate, but what if it is a pissed off bear that is not liking your presence and is determined to do something about it.
What would I recommend? For an all round rifle for all game, dangerous or not, I would use a 2-7 X 30+ scope with a quick detachable or tip-off system.
Thanks for the explanation, never thought about it that way - 3 focal planes...
You also bring up another question about quick release/detach system. Any recommendations on that? I don't see many people with this system, and looks like some manufacturers like Vortex discontinued production of theirs (I could be wrong)... If you could point me in the right direction that would be awesome.
Cheers!
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If it helps, i Hunt Vancouver island in the thick stuff and use a 3-9 viper
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Fella
If it helps, i Hunt Vancouver island in the thick stuff and use a 3-9 viper
Hey Fella,
Have you ever hunted with a 2-7 to give a comparison? Do you find the 3 power (lowest magnification) an issue for close hunting? Have you shot anything 50 yards or less, if so any comments regarding the scope? Finally, do you aim with one or both eyes open?
Sorry for all the questions, haha...
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joshbazz
Hey Fella,
Have you ever hunted with a 2-7 to give a comparison? Do you find the 3 power (lowest magnification) an issue for close hunting? Have you shot anything 50 yards or less, if so any comments regarding the scope? Finally, do you aim with one or both eyes open?
Sorry for all the questions, haha...
I had a 2-7 on a different rifle, didn’t really notice a huge difference. I shot a moose at 10 yards, a bear at 30 and a muley at 20 and they all died. And yes I shoot with both eyes open
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Honestly a 3-9 will be fine for what you need. Almost all my shots timber hunting are taken with my scope set on 3 power and I hunt thick stuff with close shots. I have 2-7 scopes because I don’t need higher magnification with my style of hunting.
The only way I would go with anything different is if you want to put together a set up strictly for thick bush close range hunting
You are over thinking in the thick stuff keep it on 3 if you’re in areas a little more open 5. Don’t stress about bears so much just make your first shot count and give them time before you go in for recovery and you won’t have any issues
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Leupold 2.5-8x36 solves most of your problems
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Originally Posted by
Fella
I had a 2-7 on a different rifle, didn’t really notice a huge difference. I shot a moose at 10 yards, a bear at 30 and a muley at 20 and they all died. And yes I shoot with both eyes open
OK, I'll be primarily practicing two eye scope shooting from now on! Thanks!
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Originally Posted by
Wild one
Honestly a 3-9 will be fine for what you need. Almost all my shots timber hunting are taken with my scope set on 3 power and I hunt thick stuff with close shots. I have 2-7 scopes because I don’t need higher magnification with my style of hunting.
The only way I would go with anything different is if you want to put together a set up strictly for thick bush close range hunting
You are over thinking in the thick stuff keep it on 3 if you’re in areas a little more open 5. Don’t stress about bears so much just make your first shot count and give them time before you go in for recovery and you won’t have any issues
Sounds good, makes a lot of sense, thank you!
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Gateholio
Leupold 2.5-8x36 solves most of your problems
Thanks Gate, I was considering that one as well!
Thanks everyone, I'm going to practice my ass off with both eyes open. I think I'm also going to look at quick detach rings, the Leupold QRW2 look interesting, for quick changes if necessary.
Cheers!
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What not just buy a separate bush gun with irons like a marlin guide gun? Then you don’t have to worry about resighting the scope after you’ve taken it off.
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Fella
What not just buy a separate bush gun with irons like a marlin guide gun? Then you don’t have to worry about resighting the scope after you’ve taken it off.
That was the original idea, but I'm trying to have a one rifle setup... for now...
I also have a Mossberg 500 12 gauge, I guess I could use that with slugs... I have a 28" accuchoke and 18" cylinder barrel, but I was going to wait until I acquired a rifled barrel before going that route...
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Josh with you being fairly new to hunting I am going to offer you some advice. Don’t overthink your set up and gear because you have not developed your style of hunting yet so you(or anyone else for that matter) can’t really judge what fits your personal needs yet
Keep it simple for a few seasons don’t think about gear and focus on learning about the species you are going to hunt and the places they live in. You will learn what you want to add or change after a few seasons
Knife, weapon, good pack, and bino’s is all you need to worry about gear wise till you develop your style of hunting and pick up a little experience
I watch so many new or green hunters buy all kinds of gear at the start only to sell it later. Focus on gaining knowledge of hunting methods, species, and habitat because this is most important
Just go hunting and enjoy yourself figuring it out ;-)
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This rifle is a 9.3X62 which has express open sights. They are large and were intended for lion hunting in Africa. The setup on this rifle makes using the irons redundant. The mounts are the tallest you can get so it would make sense if I were to get a set of see-thru scope mounts such as these. https://www.natchezss.com/kwik-site-...ion-black.html
Now some will ask why so tall? The bolt handle comes in contact with shorter scope rings/bases so it has to be at the uppermost position so I can easily utilize these types of rings.
The scope here is a Burris 2x7x35 Fullfield and having a see-thru system would be complementary,
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/9_3X62.jpg
So the see-thru rings will give you another option.
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I've switched to a little old school shooting for this year's bear season. I've used the .300WSM with a 3.5x10 scope for a few years but this year will be a little bit different.
My dad had a Savage 1899 is .303 Savage and last year he handed it over to me. Since then, I've acquired it's identical twin. Dad's was built in 1908 and the other one is from 1900. My goal is to take a bear with each of them this year.
Don't let the scope community sway you. Iron sights can be a lot of fun and make things way more exciting.
We call them Thelma and Louise, sisters in mischief.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...78176a3d3b.jpg
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Originally Posted by
Wild one
Josh with you being fairly new to hunting I am going to offer you some advice. Don’t overthink your set up and gear because you have not developed your style of hunting yet so you(or anyone else for that matter) can’t really judge what fits your personal needs yet
Keep it simple for a few seasons don’t think about gear and focus on learning about the species you are going to hunt and the places they live in. You will learn what you want to add or change after a few seasons
Knife, weapon, good pack, and bino’s is all you need to worry about gear wise till you develop your style of hunting and pick up a little experience
I watch so many new or green hunters buy all kinds of gear at the start only to sell it later. Focus on gaining knowledge of hunting methods, species, and habitat because this is most important
Just go hunting and enjoy yourself figuring it out ;-)
Sage advice, thanks wild one! You’re correct, I’m all set on gear then :)
I do tend to over think things. Cheers!
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Originally Posted by
Jagermeister
This rifle is a 9.3X62 which has express open sights. They are large and were intended for lion hunting in Africa. The setup on this rifle makes using the irons redundant. The mounts are the tallest you can get so it would make sense if I were to get a set of see-thru scope mounts such as these.
https://www.natchezss.com/kwik-site-...ion-black.html
Now some will ask why so tall? The bolt handle comes in contact with shorter scope rings/bases so it has to be at the uppermost position so I can easily utilize these types of rings.
The scope here is a Burris 2x7x35 Fullfield and having a see-thru system would be complementary,
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/9_3X62.jpg
So the see-thru rings will give you another option.
interesting...
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Originally Posted by
Slinky Pickle
I've switched to a little old school shooting for this year's bear season. I've used the .300WSM with a 3.5x10 scope for a few years but this year will be a little bit different.
My dad had a Savage 1899 is .303 Savage and last year he handed it over to me. Since then, I've acquired it's identical twin. Dad's was built in 1908 and the other one is from 1900. My goal is to take a bear with each of them this year.
Don't let the scope community sway you. Iron sights can be a lot of fun and make things way more exciting.
We call them Thelma and Louise, sisters in mischief.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...78176a3d3b.jpg
Those are gorgeous! I almost bought a used .300 savage, but couldn’t justify ammo costs - being a new shooter and all. Maybe I’ll leave the scope off my irons for a while :)
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The last bear I took was at 175 yards, my Leupold vx1 was on 3 setting(it's a 3-9x40). You don't really need high magnification, my last moose was taken at 70-80 yards with a 6x fixed power scope. Everyone has their own opinion but I usually just stick with 2-7 or 4x fixed scopes for hunting and plinking. You don't need to stare at the fleas on the animals back, plus at high magnification the slightest shaking is grossly exaggerated when peering thru the scope.
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Mosin
The last bear I took was at 175 yards, my Leupold vx1 was on 3 setting(it's a 3-9x40). You don't really need high magnification, my last moose was taken at 70-80 yards with a 6x fixed power scope. Everyone has their own opinion but I usually just stick with 2-7 or 4x fixed scopes for hunting and plinking. You don't need to stare at the fleas on the animals back, plus at high magnification the slightest shaking is grossly exaggerated when peering thru the scope.
I just ordered a 2-7x35 on CGN...
so should I do low rings, with coin screw detach or see through rings?...
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You want GOOD low as you can go rings.
See through rings are an abomination and anyone who uses them should be dismissed as a crackpot
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325
Go with a scope. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
Like Gateholio and many others have said above. Get a scope. I like 4-12 range because they are fun at the range. Depending on the terrain looks like, I'll leave it between 4 and 6. If u r timber hunting, leave the at 4. Problem solved. Alinging sights will definitely take more time than getting the reticle on target.
Don't over think. Have fun
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joshbazz
I just ordered a 2-7x35 on CGN...
so should I do low rings, with coin screw detach or see through rings?...
Should have read the entire thread. My bad
Good call on 2-7.
Have fun
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Jagermeister
Hey Jag, I ended up ordering the Fullfield II 2-7x35... looking forward to sighting it in when it gets here next week.
Not sure about see throughs, might start with low rings and go from there...
I also want to practice with the irons a lot. I might look at a quick detach system.
Cheers!