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    Yes, and have done so on some rifles. However, it...

    Yes, and have done so on some rifles. However, it then comes down to ergonomics of gun fit. Competative shotgunners are very fussy about this. The design and fit of a stock are relavent to the...
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    Ultimitsu .In answer to your question about 30mmm...

    Ultimitsu .In answer to your question about 30mmm vs 25 mm. The radius of 30mm is 15mm and the radius of 25m is 12.5m. This puts the centre of the 30mm 2 1/2mm higher. ( about 1/8th inch and is...
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    Timmay. I have not used this NF NXS in the bush...

    Timmay. I have not used this NF NXS in the bush yet but have zeroed it at 200m on my 6.5*55. .6moa group no ptoblem snd dialing ok. Turret adjustment easy with only a single lock screw per turret....
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    I was able to buy a set of very low S&L slide and...

    I was able to buy a set of very low S&L slide and lock mounts for it allowing same cheek weld as the vx3 2.-8*36. The glass is very good. The fine reticle allows precise aiming at any practical...
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    148217 The end result. Lovely low mount (2mm...

    148217
    The end result. Lovely low mount (2mm clearance) 2.5-10*32 NF
    :)
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    Whew. Thanks ariki. Theyve always been out of...

    Whew. Thanks ariki.
    Theyve always been out of reach for me and this sh one was a stretch to hope its a goody. There will probably be a couple of bits of my othet gear fs on here soon, to help the...
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    Well ! Been round the traps pretty thoroughly...

    Well ! Been round the traps pretty thoroughly from NZ, OZ, USA, Belgium, Austria, Germany, UK, Japan, China and home again. The best mid value I found were Delta 1-6*24 and Vixen same specs. Both v...
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    Heh Heh yup, the search is interestingSwaro a bit...

    Heh Heh yup, the search is interestingSwaro a bit out of my price range but Kite, Delta, Vortex and Vixen have some good stuff at reasonable prices. Found some at 1-10 *24 illum too! Its ongoing :)
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    What my measurements indicate is that I could...

    What my measurements indicate is that I could mount a 30mm tube with a quite large eyebox, as low as a 1"tube vx3 2 5-8*36 no problem. This opens up a number of choices of 1-8+ illuminated reticle...
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    I've measured my bolt - eyebox clearances and...

    I've measured my bolt - eyebox clearances and also bbl - objective bell clearances . No way can I achieve lower mounting unless I go 30-32 mm objective diameter. However, the eyebox clearances are...
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    Kite and Vixen v11 look interesting too.

    Kite and Vixen v11 look interesting too.
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    I have also seen a nice Delta scope but can't...

    I have also seen a nice Delta scope but can't find price of NZ agent. Also discovered Weaver are now out of the scope business.
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    kiwijames . Thats a nice scope but I can't see a...

    kiwijames . Thats a nice scope but I can't see a price. Any idea of cost?
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    Some interesting suggestions from all so far, and...

    Some interesting suggestions from all so far, and appreciated.
    Now; I do have a vx5hd 2-10*42 firedot and also a vxr 3-9 patrol but cannot get either of them as low as the vx3 2.5-8*36 ; well not...
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    I want a low profile lowest possible mount...

    I want a low profile lowest possible mount height, has to be 1" (25.4mm) tube and under 40mm bells and without big sticky outey turrets.
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    Where is my dream scope?

    I have been fortunate to have used several good scopes over my hunting and shooting years. Started with a little Bushnell 2 1/2 fixed power post and crosshair on a 303. Shot plenty of deer, pigs,...
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