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tmskislc
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Re: Scoping a .470 NE?
30/12/07 05:19 AM

I get the feeling that it is a sin to mount a scope on a fine English double and yet perfectly acceptable on a newer version/manufactured double. I would assume that it has to do a lot with cost and value of an original old English rifle, but it is kind of sad that if it is a value to the shooter to add the scope and have the availability of the scope, that it would be a decision based on the type of gun used or the tradition evolved around a certain type or make of rifle. It is kind of funny how we do things as people and hunters and I am as guilty as the rest in falling into tradition and doing what is considered right and wrong for a current situation. My original post was pretty much based on whether or not the .470 NE is too large of a caliber to make a scope useful or not on the rifle. Many large rifles blow up the scopes and make them difficult to use. I also did not want to make my new rifle UGLY as a result of adding the mounts as it really is a beautiful rifle and a pleasure to look at. I really appreciate the great knowledge that this forum has to offer. It has been very informational to me to help with my decisions in an area where I had a complete lack of knowledge prior. I would not use the scope on this double for hunting purposes unless it is needed. I would like to use the double iron sites and have the scope with me as a backup if a situation presents itself. The Chapuis I purchased has the rib cut out in two places and it is drilled for rings so it should be easy to install swivel mounts, but I figure it goes through the same process to install the Claws. I sent an email to JJ at Chaplins to see what options I have, but have not heard back from him as of yet. After receiving all the options, I think I will go forward with adding the Swarovski PVI Illuminated scope to my rifle. I have not heard anything bad as far as this scope blowing up on the big caliber guns thus far. I am hoping to not need to re-regulate the rifle though after adding the scope. I don't know how much it will affect the accuracy once the additional rings are added to the barrels. Does anybody have any experience with this area?

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Scoping a .470 NE?	tmskislc	19/12/07 04:13 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	grandveneur	17/01/09 11:07 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	Mike_Bailey	18/01/09 06:11 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	DUGABOY1	23/01/09 08:41 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	Der_Jaeger	23/01/09 09:03 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	DUGABOY1	23/01/09 10:46 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	Der_Jaeger	23/01/09 11:20 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	DUGABOY1	29/12/07 02:29 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	tmskislc	30/12/07 05:19 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	4seventy	28/12/07 12:23 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	escard	20/03/08 05:50 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	JabaliHunter	31/12/07 07:14 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	k80	06/01/08 05:44 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	JabaliHunter	20/03/08 08:39 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	dnovo	20/03/08 11:17 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	SharpsNitro	09/01/09 08:22 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	gei	17/01/09 09:09 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	Anonymous	20/12/07 09:12 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	400NitroExpress	20/12/07 05:32 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	338X74R	20/12/07 09:36 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	400NitroExpress	20/12/07 04:53 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	4seventy	18/03/08 07:32 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	4seventy	08/01/09 05:56 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	Der_Jaeger	08/01/09 10:55 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	NE450No2	20/12/07 11:13 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	driftwood	20/12/07 11:11 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	ozhunter	26/12/07 10:47 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	400NitroExpress	20/12/07 04:57 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	smicha6551	20/12/07 05:31 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	zimhunter	23/12/07 03:14 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	4seventy	26/12/07 12:04 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	400NitroExpress	26/12/07 04:38 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	4seventy	26/12/07 08:44 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	zimhunter	27/12/07 02:44 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	butchloc	28/12/07 06:28 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	zimhunter	28/12/07 08:36 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	NE450No2	26/12/07 05:48 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	k80	26/12/07 04:51 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	tmskislc	20/12/07 07:51 AM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	400NitroExpress	20/12/07 04:38 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	NE450No2	19/12/07 05:11 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	tmskislc	19/12/07 08:19 PM
Re: Scoping a .470 NE?	NE450No2	19/12/07 08:47 PM

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