Thread: Optics on single shot rifles e.g Merkel / k95

1 inch tubes Kahles 3-9x42. To me a heavy 30 mm tubed scope is counterintuitive to the euro single shot theme.

7x57R and used on game within 300 meters mostly.

Originally Posted by Dicko

1 inch tubes Kahles 3-9x42. To me a heavy 30 mm tubed scope is counterintuitive to the euro single shot theme.

7x57R and used on game within 300 meters mostly.

Favourite scope would love another one ...

I've never seen a K95 before. They look pretty sweet! WANT

Here you go. Blaser K95 Standard model 7x65R. Leupold VX6 2-12x42

Cant go wrong with a Swaro 3-9x36

Dirty old Bergara with a dirty old goat (also known as dinner in Northland). As above, scope is a Leupold VX3i 1.5-5x20. Seems about right.

Originally Posted by MB

Dirty old Bergara with a dirty old goat (also known as dinner in Northland). As above, scope is a Leupold VX3i 1.5-5x20. Seems about right.

Nice one. Can you explain the sling arrangement there please?

Originally Posted by Strummer

Nice one. Can you explain the sling arrangement there please?

Google Z-Aim sling. Same principle, but homemade for pennies. For when you absolutely need the rifle to stay on your shoulder when you're doing stupid shit like climbing up a steep bluff and two hands need to be free.

3-10 x 42 for me , I think it’s about right

Started off with the 4-12x50

And now have a 3-10x42 sighted in and ready



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Originally Posted by Dreamer

Started off with the 4-12x50

And now have a 3-10x42 sighted in and ready



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That looks better balanced with the smaller scope @Dreamer

Originally Posted by Lucky

That looks better balanced with the smaller scope @Dreamer

It is mate and so far I’ve been more consistent shooting it as well. Have had the odd frustrating day at the range when I had the 4-12 on


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Blue collar single.... Merkel K3, Kahles 3-9x42 Helia. 2.9 kg as it sits there in 7x57R.

That's a nice set up Dicko and in a great calibre, it all looks in balance to me. I think 36mm- 42/ 44 mm objective is right for these single shots .

Good to carry, very accurate to boot. However ever though its only a 7mm Mauser, when loaded with 140's at 2800 it is pretty lively off a bench.