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handgun scope
Handgun hunting is primarily done with specialized handguns that have long barrels and mounted scopes (optical aiming devices).
Even the largest animals, such as elephants, can be killed with modern hunting handguns, although most handgun hunters only use handguns when hunting medium-sized game like deer and wild hogs.
The .44 Magnum, developed in 1955, was the beginning of handgun hunting for mainstream hunters. Handgun hunters consider their activity more 'sporting' than using rifles. The comparatively short sight radius of a handgun and typically less powerful ammunition than used with rifles, means that any handgun hunter must stalk closer to the prey in order to kill the animal humanely, giving said animal more chance of detecting and avoiding the hunter.
Most hunting handguns are either single-shot pistols, single-action revolvers, or double-action revolvers.
Handgun hunting differs from rifle or shotgun hunting because a significant amount of shooting practice must be undertaken in order to become and remain proficient. It is not uncommon for a skilled handgun hunter to be able to cleanly take game at ranges exceeding 100 yards, even 200 yards or more is possible with a single-shot, scoped hunting pistol.
With the exception of small-game hunting using rimfire cartridges, very few semi-automatic handguns are well suited for hunting, typically lacking both the power necessary and proper sights. Nonetheless, some of the more powerful semi-automatic pistols are sometimes used for hunting medium and large game, particularly those chambered for 10mm Auto, 45 Super, 460 Rowland, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE. Double-action revolvers can be cocked using the hammer spur to allow for a shorter and lighter trigger which can result in fewer disturbances of the sight alignment during the trigger pull, thus aiding a hunter's accuracy. Single-action revolvers that require cocking the hammer with the spur also benefit from the short, light trigger but often have longer lock times. The design of the single-action revolver typically secures the cylinder more positively because the cylinder does not swing out as it does on most double-action revolvers. This design strength and the simplicity of the single-action make them popular for big-bore hunting revolvers, but the strength of a revolver comes mostly from the integrity of the cylinder which holds the combustion pressure within the metallic cartridge. The amount and type of material surrounding a chamber give it strength. Larger bore diameters and a greater number of chambers will increase the diameter of the cylinder and the height of the frame and the overall size of the revolver.
I have an old Leupold M8 2power long eye relief/handgun scope. The laser engraving was done buy Leupold about 10 years ago at an event at the Sportsman’s Warehouse off 82nd Ave. Not pictured is a scape in the finish from the previous owner. Ask $100 cash no trades. Can ship at buyers expense.
Pretty straight forward.
My preferences;
Minimum 2X fixed, maximum variable up to 6X.
Silver finish, but will consider blue/black matte. Not interested in gloss finishes.
That's about it.
TIA
Up for sale - a previously mounted Leupold FX-II 4x28 handgun scope, in the discontinued silver finish.
I have the original manual that came with, but no box. It's currently rolled up in the bubble-wrap you see everything sitting on in the pics.
The pics show the ring marks; and that there is...
Thompson Center 2.5-7x28 Handgun Scope LER Pistol TC Contender Vintage JAPAN Scope as new no box comes with mounting supplies for a Tompson Contender it's the recoil proof model with the lifetime warranty. Japan optics nice and bright. Available in se Portland. Lonny
Thompson Center 2.5-7x28 Duplex Reticle Handgun Scope LER Pistol TC Contender vintage JAPAN
Scope as new no box comes with mounting supplies for a Tompson Contender it's the recoil proof model with the lifetime warranty. Japan optics nice and bright. Available in se Portland. Lonny
I am going to be looking for an inexpensive long eye relief handgun scope that can hold up to 458BM rounds. I would like to keep the budget under a hundo for a used optic or maybe a little over that for new optic. Any recommendations will be appreciated.
I’m looking to trade a new w/box. Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x32 Handgun scope. I mounted it to a handgun but it has never been shot since I mounted it. This scope was purchased 2 weeks ago. I’m looking to trade for optics or a sight for a AR.
Trijicon duel illuminated
Trijicon RSO
Quality scope in...
Bushnell Trophy 2-6x32 revolver scope. I had it on my Ruger Super Redhawk 454 7.5inch barrel. Works well but it was too much a learning curve for me. Silver. $100 SOLD
Tasco Target scope 6-24x40. Was on a varmint rifle in 22-250 Rem. Great budget scope and i have no need for it now. Black. $80...
The kilo has seal broken by me to verify contents, I dropped the original while hiking. They replaced it with a new unit. 900.00 Has everything.
I decided to move up to binocular rangefinders.
Burris is a double buy as a birthday present. I had already got myself one. 300.00 firm please.
PM...
Looking for a handgun scope to go on a .22LR Browning Buckmark. Variable zoom must go down to at least 2x, fixed zoom is fine if it's no higher than 2x.
Vintage American-made would be the best, but not necessary. No NcStar, UTG, or similar chinesium.
Must either come with a mounting solution...