"Scout" scope question.

Kayser · November 11, 2011, 02:57 PM

I'm considering building a scout-style lever action, and after quite a bit of research, I think I'm sold on this

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-s...mm-ultralight/

But I do have one question I haven't been able to get a reliable answer on : with a low magnification scope like this, is it possible to shoot with both eyes open? Is it practical to do so, or are you fighting the tide by doing so?

GURU1911 · November 11, 2011, 04:13 PM

The answer to your question is "yes"----a leupold or burris "scout scope" is designed & mounted so that both eyes should be open at all times, if possible. Just be sure the scope is mounted as low as practical and does not interfere with any of the rifle's operational controls.

Guru1911

g.willikers · November 12, 2011, 05:31 PM

And "Yes", again.
The low power, forward mounted scope and Scout rifle concept was designed for both eyes opened shooting.
That's what the folks promoting the idea had in mind, from the beginning.
It keeps more of the world in view, and for faster target acquisition, while sighting through the scope.

shooter-42 · November 14, 2011, 11:53 AM

I'd rather have a scope that has a lit reticule (battery powered or fiber optic ala' Trijicon Accupoint). A lit reticule makes it easier for your eye to pick it up and shift your focus to the magnified view. This is what Trijicon's Bindon Aiming Concept is all about.

November 11, 2011, 02:57 PM	#1
Kayser Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Illinois :( Posts: 550	"Scout" scope question. I'm considering building a scout-style lever action, and after quite a bit of research, I think I'm sold on this http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-s...mm-ultralight/ But I do have one question I haven't been able to get a reliable answer on : with a low magnification scope like this, is it possible to shoot with both eyes open? Is it practical to do so, or are you fighting the tide by doing so? __________________ ----------------- Box Of Truth Afficionado!

November 11, 2011, 04:13 PM	#2
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Scout scope system The answer to your question is "yes"----a leupold or burris "scout scope" is designed & mounted so that both eyes should be open at all times, if possible. Just be sure the scope is mounted as low as practical and does not interfere with any of the rifle's operational controls. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

November 12, 2011, 05:31 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	And "Yes", again. The low power, forward mounted scope and Scout rifle concept was designed for both eyes opened shooting. That's what the folks promoting the idea had in mind, from the beginning. It keeps more of the world in view, and for faster target acquisition, while sighting through the scope. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

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November 14, 2011, 11:53 AM	#4
shooter-42 Junior Member Join Date: October 1, 2011 Posts: 9	I'd rather have a scope that has a lit reticule (battery powered or fiber optic ala' Trijicon Accupoint). A lit reticule makes it easier for your eye to pick it up and shift your focus to the magnified view. This is what Trijicon's Bindon Aiming Concept is all about.