I have ordered my first double rifle, a SIACE 9.3x74 Alaska Deluxe SL. I am in a bit of a quandry as to whether or not I should put a scope on it. SIACE insist that I can only mount a scope with a rail on it, which limits my choice to European 30mm tubes. The scope that I have/had in mind is the Schmidt & Bender 1.1-4x Zenith. All was well until I saw a Merkel 9.3x74 on Gunsamerica.com that had a similar sized Swarovski mounted on it. http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976782353.htm To me looks very top heavy and out of proportion on such a small framed rig. I asked SIACE if they could supply conventional rings to enable me to mount a Leupy 1.5-5x and they responded with a "no" because the scope would be mounted too low and therefore the rifle could not be opened. I have spent little time with a double rifle in my hands however cant figure out the rationale behind that answer. So anyone who has hunted with a double of similar capabilities any advice would be appreciated. I envisage using this rifle in Africa to hunt lion, leopard, possibly buff and any plains game that is within range.
An out of proportion 30mm schmidt or stick with just the irons?
P.S I also own a Dakota Safari 416,a tack driving Dakota 300 win, and same Dakota 340 weatherby. So have some acceptable long range rigs as well.
sirrocco Please research some of my previous posts here and on www.accuratereloading.com on ther use of the 9,3x74R.
I highly recommend,with out reservation,that you scope it,with a scope with an illuminated reticle.
On my 9,3 Chapuis I have a 30mm Swarovski 1.5x6x42 with the illuminated circle dot reticle.
The Chapuis is a fairly dainty 9,3 and I do not feel that scope hinders the handling in any way.
If you prefer a smaller scope the the S&B Zenith 1.1-4 with the illuminated flash dot reticle would work fine. I have one of them on my 450/400, and on my drilling.
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