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A few minutes ago I mounted a Simmons 4X pistol scope on my 12 year old Ruger Mk. 3 pistol, the gun came with a Weaver type mount and pre-drilled holes on top. Black colored scope and blued target Model bull barreled Ruger gun.
I have never setup/owned a handgun with a scope, I am almost 60 years old, long-time dedicated shooter with good eye sight. Noticed when I put the gun down the scope tends to rest on it's side instead of the receiver/barrel of the gun. With rifles mounted with a scope the gun's side is resting on the stock's flank, not the scope. Concerned that I may have to use a padding every time the gun is laid flat to prevent the scope from needing any adjustment due to bumping.
Have not had it to the range to see how it works, but looking forward to 75 yard plus shooting. Any advice on how to use a handgun/scope setup compared to a rifle?
Will this rig work at 200 yards? I have shot open sited service type handguns out to 100 yards for years, unfortunately most gun ranges prohibit this as they think you will fling bullets all over, that maybe true with many unskilled shooters but not me.
I have never setup/owned a handgun with a scope, I am almost 60 years old, long-time dedicated shooter with good eye sight. Noticed when I put the gun down the scope tends to rest on it's side instead of the receiver/barrel of the gun. With rifles mounted with a scope the gun's side is resting on the stock's flank, not the scope. Concerned that I may have to use a padding every time the gun is laid flat to prevent the scope from needing any adjustment due to bumping.
Have not had it to the range to see how it works, but looking forward to 75 yard plus shooting. Any advice on how to use a handgun/scope setup compared to a rifle?
Will this rig work at 200 yards? I have shot open sited service type handguns out to 100 yards for years, unfortunately most gun ranges prohibit this as they think you will fling bullets all over, that maybe true with many unskilled shooters but not me.