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OB OBrien
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/27/2007 Location: Pace, Fl. Status: Offline Points: 10 |
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Posted: February/04/2008 at 17:28 |
I have a Nikon Omega 3-9 w/BDC muzzloader scope that I have mounted on a BaiKal Combination 12ga over a 30-06 rifle. I want to mount this scope on my 50 Cal black powder muzzle loader. The gun has an octagnal barrel and a stamped large I (looks like a roman numeral I) and says made in Italy with serial numbers and other numbers. Other than that I have no idea who makes this gun.
Whats the best solution to mount this scope/ Take it to a gunsmith and have him drill and tap the barrel to mount the scope? I plan on using this scope on the muzzle loader during black powder season and then putting the scope back on the combo rifle/shotgun for gun season. Would appreciate you alls views on this. Thanks OB |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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Sounds like you need to have a gunsmith drill and tap the musket and then you could use quick release rings. I would perfer to see you buy a second scope to be able to leave them mounted and sighted in. What about a reasonably priced sightron or weaver scope for the combo gun and keep the Omega for the musket.
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OB OBrien
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Thanks I think I will do that. But I feel I need the muzzleloader scope on the combo because of firing the 12 ga and needing eyerelief. Oh yeah a better idea, leave the muzzleloader scope on the muzzleloader and put a shotgun scope on the combo.
I found out the muzzleloader is a Hawkin knockoff made by Interarms of Brescia Italy. Seems like its a pretty good rifle. I remember 30 years ago (the last time I shot it) I was putting 6 out of 6 balls into a pie plate at 100 yards with iron sights. I just today put a peep sight on it and will see how it does next time at the range. Thanks for the help. Cya OB |
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