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Toolman · November 30, 2009, 07:10 PM

I have a .30 cal semi-auto that had a bad habit of blowing up the crosshairs on a "name brand" scope (a cheaper big "B" scope in particular). Couldn't fire 30 rounds and the C'hairs were broke (again).
A local gunsmith who has been in business for 65 years told me that semi-autos are death on cross-hairs because the scope cross-hairs turbulate (rebound front to back). He suggested that I look at an air rifle scope (yes, I said AIR RIFLE) because the internals on air rifle scopes are built heavier than regular rifle scopes. I bought & installed a Leupold VXIII Air Rifle scope and have had no problems ever since. I did that four years ago. Yes it was expensive, but was it really? You pretty much get what you pay for. Factor in the frustration, shipping cost for repairs and embarrassment (at the range) & you'll see what I'm talking about.

November 30, 2009, 07:10 PM	#12
Toolman Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 514	I have a .30 cal semi-auto that had a bad habit of blowing up the crosshairs on a "name brand" scope (a cheaper big "B" scope in particular). Couldn't fire 30 rounds and the C'hairs were broke (again). A local gunsmith who has been in business for 65 years told me that semi-autos are death on cross-hairs because the scope cross-hairs turbulate (rebound front to back). He suggested that I look at an air rifle scope (yes, I said AIR RIFLE) because the internals on air rifle scopes are built heavier than regular rifle scopes. I bought & installed a Leupold VXIII Air Rifle scope and have had no problems ever since. I did that four years ago. Yes it was expensive, but was it really? You pretty much get what you pay for. Factor in the frustration, shipping cost for repairs and embarrassment (at the range) & you'll see what I'm talking about. __________________ Crime Control. NOT Gun Control.