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#64956 - 02/20/10 03:54 PM

scope for 500 s w

Snake Reaper
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whats the best scope for a 500 s w encore

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#64964 - 02/20/10 05:05 PM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: Snake Reaper]

Ernie
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I would go with a 2x Leupold

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#64973 - 02/20/10 06:52 PM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: Ernie]

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I would agree with Ernie, but if longer shots (100 yards) are common and you have some scoped handgun experience a 4x just might serve better. I prefer a 1.25-4 myself, but less moving parts is better on thumpers IMO.

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#64978 - 02/20/10 07:28 PM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: s4s4u]

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Definitely a fixed power scope.

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#65006 - 02/20/10 10:17 PM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: TCTex.]

doc with a glock
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Snake,

I agree with Ernie, my Encore 500 has an 2x Leupold and shoots great.

Doc

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#65302 - 02/25/10 02:35 AM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: doc with a glock]

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I am not going to argue with the pro's on this issue. I have a .50 B&M alaskan with a 4x leupold on top, and it functions flawlessly. The only recommendations I can make, after destroying several other scopes, is go with LEUPOLD. My .375 JDJ wears a 4x Leupold as well. Neither gun has given me a problem since I put leuy's on them.

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#65319 - 02/25/10 11:30 AM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: BUBBA]

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I have a friend that has three 500 S&Ws of various configurations. All wear 4X Leupolds. However, all of his many handguns are fitted with 4X Leupolds. They work for him. They also are satisfactory on my 375 JDJ, 454, etc.

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#65332 - 02/25/10 03:31 PM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: wtroper]

Russell
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I'd recommend a 4X, too.

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#65339 - 02/25/10 06:40 PM

Re: scope for 500 s w [Re: Russell]

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when I had mine I used a 2X and 4X Leupold as well as a 2.5-8 Leupold all worked but I finally ended up back with the 2X on it. The 2.5-8 was just more scope than it needed and when it comes to 2X and 4X scopes it's more a matter of personal preference. The 4X will give you a better picture further out but the 2X has a wider field of view and is usually quicker to pick up the target so my preference is 2X but you may like the 4 better.

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