is the model 10 predator max 1 in 243 a short action? Also, is the barrel "sportier " or "heavy"? I'm trying to fill out info info on ring selection on leupold's website. Thank you.
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is the model 10 predator max 1 in 243 a short action? Also, is the barrel "sportier " or "heavy"? I'm trying to fill out info info on ring selection on leupold's website. Thank you.
Yes it is a short action.
And it has a "heavy" barrel.
Great! Thanks for the quick reply!
Odd leupold ring finder only lists model 10 round action right hand with sportier barrel. Seems the heavy barrel option is onlty available on 110 long action. So I assume 10 right hand short action round receiver would be best fit?
What is the tube and objective size of your scope?
The vx-3L 3.5 -10x50 mm with 30mm tube. This is leupold's L style that hugs the barrel and uses lower ring I think.
That's a big scope. Are you planning on hunting underground in total darkness?
Haha. Well, sorta. Mainly pigs at night. Ya think it's overkill?
30mm tubes and 50mm objectives do let in more light. I had a 30mm tube with a 56mm objective years ago and I was amazed at how light things were at distance. Since then I tend to prefer light, short lower power scopes for quick acquisition hunting. Smaller scopes alleviate the need for a cheek piece. My rifle with the 56mm objective did seem to require a lot of space to store.
Pigs at night? I think you got the makings of some good lyrics for a country music song.
Good points. Maybe too much scope? Have not actually purchased. Leupold's long range models , lower part of objective is cresant shaped and sits much lower. Can accomodate lower rings. But lighter my be way to go
Maybe their illuminated 1-6x 24mm would be way to go. Lighter , faster but bright.
Again you mention brighter. You'd definantly get a good image in late evening dark woods if you had a 30mm tube and 50mm 0bjective.
The first time I tested my 30mm tube and large objective was late one evening. I could see ok for about 15 feet but after that it was basically dark. yet when I looked thru the scope to a woodpile 150 yds away it was just as light there as it was at my feet. It was an eye opening experience.