[tradarcher]

I am thinking of putting a scout scope on my 1895GS. I have a rail coming for it from Bill2311. Some like em some don't. I'm used to shooting with both eyes open with longbow & compound as well as rifle scopes.
What's your positive feedback for the scout setup?
Thanks, trad

 

[kingstrider]

Pros-both eyes open, good field of view, easy to carry the gun by the receiver, can use backup peep or ghost ring sights as needed.

Cons-barrel heavy, limited magnification, expense.

FWIW I just did something similar with this 1895GS but have used scout scope setups on about a dozen guns. I like them, some don't.

 

[ironhead7544]

Very fast. If I was going to get another centerfire rifle, I would go with the Ruger Scout or Steryr Scout.

 

[ironhead7544]

Very fast. If I was going to get another centerfire rifle, I would go with the Ruger Scout or Steyr Scout.

 

[mrguvna]

I played with many sight and scope options on my 1895 the first 2 years I had it. Never liked anything till I tried the xs rail with a cheap leatherwood bdc reticle long eye relief scope. It is spot on for my EK load and has not needed adjustment in years. I really like the set-up for the kind of up close and personal hunting in the thick brush of eastern NC. don't need much magnification, definitely need both eyes open if your stalking on the ground (big bears and wolves around) and easy on target once you get used to it. As far as balance and weight....well when your carrying a 45-70 in the woods................ is that really a concern?

So give it a whirl, if you don't like the set-up it will be easy to sell round here.................I'll trade you some see through mounts if you don't like the set-up.:bebored:

 

[Victor N TN]

I'm old and had a tough time getting accustomed to the "scout" style of mounting the scope so far forward. I just went back to the normal mount and scope. I guess it's true what they say about old dogs and new tricks. Or maybe I'm just getting older and lazy.

Corrected to say: LAZIER

 

[pacificpt]

I was able to adapt to red dot style sights in the scout position, but have tried and failed several times with a scope mounted in the scout set up. Not sure why, but my 58 y/o brain and eyes just never took to it.

 

[packard]

My 77 yo eyes took to a scout setup just fine. Not much different than a red dot. The only problem I had was a really close encounter < 10 yds. couldn't tell where on the critter I was aiming. A lower power scope would take care of that.

With that thought, Leupold makes a 1.5-4 X 20 VXR scout scope that should cover everything you'll likely encounter. And it has a adjustable brightness red dot at the crosshair for those low light situations.

 

[kingstrider]

My 77 yo eyes took to a scout setup just fine. Not much different than a red dot. The only problem I had was a really close encounter < 10 yds. couldn't tell where on the critter I was aiming. A lower power scope would take care of that.

With that thought, Leupold makes a 1.5-4 X 20 VXR scout scope that should cover everything you'll likely encounter. And it has a adjustable brightness red dot at the crosshair for those low light situations.

They did not make a VXR 1.5-4x20 scout but do make a VXR 1.5-5x33 scout that sells for around $600. If you mean the VX-2 1.5-4x20 scout then that model was discontinued last year. I bought one on clearance for less than the fixed model but thought it was too large and heavy for a scout scope.

 

[bkg1956]

I have a Ruger GSR with the Leupold 1.5-5 Scout Scope. Easy to shoot with both eyes open. I also had my first 1895M set up with the XS rail and Leupold single power scout scope. May do that with my current 1895M if my right eye doesn't improve.

Both eyes open is a plus, especially with a weak right eye. With pistols, I shoot with my left eye dominant.

It does add some weight, but with a 45-70 it kinda helps IMHO.

Good luck!

 

[shortwheels]

IT just do's not work for me, I was very disappointment no field of view, but on a gun like the older 94win it puts the scope in line with the barrel !!

 

[navajo]

I tried it and didn't like it.
Sent the scope back.
Still have the mount around here somewhere.

 

[Blue Sky Bob]

Red Dot and Scope both work well on this .44 mag

 

[tradarcher]

Red Dot and Scope both work well on this .44 mag View attachment 693850 View attachment 693858

What is that on the mag tube? Never seen that before.

 

[Blue Sky Bob]

see PM It is a Hammers from Amazon

 

[Blue Sky Bob]

Opps "wrong tube". It is a mount for accessories like a flashlight or laser. Anything that would fit on a rail. Was made by Wild West Guns back a few years ago.

 

[Bill Conrad]

Hi Tradarcher,

Been using a scout mounted Leupold with an Ashley Emerson Ghost Ring for 10 years... see photo.

 

[bkg1956]

View attachment 694041

Hi Tradarcher,

Been using a scout mounted Leupold with an Ashley Emerson Ghost Ring for 10 years... see photo.

Thats a take-down? Special-made??

 

[Bigdog357]

I took the plunge but haven't shot it with the scope on it