The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - I will try the 2x Leupold. Would like to try a BDC. NT

I will try the 2x Leupold. Would like to try a BDC. NT (reply)

Bryan — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:56:24 +0000

Thx Ken. I'm going to try the Lovell. NT (reply)

Bryan — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:54:18 +0000

What scope would you use on a rimfire FA 97? (reply)

Ken ONeill — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:32:53 +0000

Also, I use a T'SOB on the 97, and a custom mount from Gordon Logan on the 252. You can see photos of those guns with scopes mounted, on the Freedom Arms Eye Candy thread on the www.graybeardoutdoors.com site.

Thx for the offer. I will pass this time. Good price. NT (reply)

Ken ONeill — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:28:33 +0000

Bryan, I have a FA 97 that wears a Leupold 2X, and a FA 252 (83) that wears a Leupold 4X. If you are going to use it for squirrel hunting, I recommend the 2X, because squirrels move so frequently and fast that it's hard to track them and get back on, with a 4X, On the other hand, if one wants the scope primarily for stationary inanimate targets, or for shooting prairie dogs, I recommend the 4X.
A Bushnell 3200 2-6X might make a suitable compromise. It is not much larger than the Leupold 4X.

Thx for the offer. I will pass this time. Good price. NT (reply)

Bryan — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 23:13:11 +0000

Good stuff cheap... (reply)

Byron — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:01:06 +0000

I have a Leupold 4x28 FX-II Handgun Scope setting in the back of a safe that is yours for $275.00 delivered. In the box and I don't believe there is a scratch on it.

https://swfa.com/optics/browse/leupold-4x28-fx-ii-handgun-scope.html

Thats a deal that's real.

Let me know.

Cheers,

Byron

RMRs are nice but I want magnification for longer shots. NT (reply)

Bryan — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 13:19:53 +0000

Trijicon RMR red dot. I have shot Bob Baker's 97 rimfire (reply)

Rob Leahy — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:51:35 +0000

with a Burris halo sight, nice and easy to do... the Trijicon is a much better optic.

Thx Hoot. email sent. NT (reply)

Bryan — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 19:00:16 +0000

Thx. NT (reply)

Bryan — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:59:54 +0000

Handguns with scopes and I do not play well together. (reply)

Hoot — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:19:11 +0000

That said, I ended up with a Leupold M8-2X, Extended Eye Relief, duplex reticle mounted to a Smith 41 which is now excess to my needs. A couple of small ring marks but otherwise nearly perfect. If you are interested, drop me a line.

I have a 4X Leupold on my .22 FA 83 it works for me (reply)

ERSisk — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:12:33 +0000

shooting silhouettes. You might want a 2X7 for the .17 though.

What scope would you use on a rimfire FA 97?

Bryan — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:33:35 +0000

I've shot it quite a bit with iron sights and enjoy that of course. I've thought about scoping it for squirrels, etc. Mine is the 7 1/2" 17 HMR model.

I'm looking at using the Lovell mount. What scope would you use?