Thread: Taking Bets on a Nikko Stirling

I just put a Japanese-made 1970's Nikko Stirling 4 x 40 scope on a 9.3x62. I am taking bets on how long it will last.

To put the recoil in perspective, 6 shots gave me a dark yellow bruise on my shoulder. Three shots blew the front sight hood off over my head into the grass. (This is thing you usually need a hammer to tap off.)

I have now put a recoil pad on the rifle. I dont have a scope long enough to fit the rifle except for this Nikko Stirling that I cant even remember where I got it from. Off some second hand rifle no doubt.

(.308 on left. 9.3 Mauser on right.)