Solid Vintage Scopes

[VernAK]

The Leupold fixed power scopes have been very reliable and don't usually stay on the market long.

 

[juju]

Nobody knows because they all mounted them in Redield rear windage adjustable mounts.

 

[GunsNotGroceries]

+1 Weaver K4

 

[Ralphie]

Whatever you try ditch the redfield mounts and rings.

Id for sure try the one on there once you swapped rings.

M8 leupolds, weavers, redfields can do well holding zero. Although getting there can be wonky.

 

[onlybrowning]

Seems like Leupold dual dovetails would look right if you can get a set for it. I’ve used those in the past with success on heavy recoiling handguns.


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[long hunter]

If you’re a Hathcock fan check out Hi-Lux optics not vintage but will put you where you want to be with the proper glass. SEMPER FI

 

[100percent]

Vintage Gun Scopes

Vintage Weaver, Redfield and other Vintage Rifle Scopes, Guns, scope rings and mounts for sale.

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[Cantshoot]

I couldn't do it, I couldn't just walk by and leave one of my dream rifles as I left the gun show today.

My wife looked at me crazy helping me make signs for 3 rifles I wanted to sell last night. She thought I was up to something since I never sell guns. Well I had one left on my pack I hadn't sold and laid eyes on a beautiful 1952 Model 70 chambered in .270. Made the deal, a straight up trade and walked out a little heavier than I expected but a happy man.

Anyway, I have zero confidence in modern Leupold scopes and this one came with a Vari-X 3.5x10. An earlier version of the Vx3 that I traded the guy with my rifle. He loved it as most people do. I hope he likes chasing his zero because I fought that for 6mo before I figured it out.

Are there any vintage scopes that are solid? I'd like to keep something somewhat period correct on this dude. Doesn't have to be from the 50s but I really don't want to put a new model scope on it.

Looking for something like a 3x9 with capped elevation and turrets. I've read up on them today but I don't trust many reviews. Something like the 4x12 Redfield or the Kahles 2x7 Helia look appealing but how do they hold up?

I don't need alpha glass or great tracking, just zero retention. I will test the current optic but I have no hope for it but maybe I'll be surprised.

Not planning on using this gun a ton in the field but I want both of my boys to use it eventually and pass it down to them. I've always wanted a pre 64 and today was my opprotunity.

Side note, the previous owner had it for 34yrs and showed me a picture of him, the gun, and an absolute giant grizzly he shot in Alaska. Pretty cool story to top it off.

I’ve got a few Lyman all American fixed powered scopes on my pre 64s. Great scopes for their age and never had a problem with one holding zero. If I remember correctly they made a 3-9 but hard to find.