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Need scope help for Encore

jaflowersjaflowers Member Posts: 698 ✭✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
I have a custom 16 1/8" Encore barrel in 445 Super Mag that I really like. Having trouble with scopes on it though. I'm a fan of Burris and up till this little monster, have had all perfect scopes from them. This gun has eaten two of them back to back. First was an original Fullfield in 2-7x, now a Signature in 1.5-6x. The mount stays perfectly tight and I'm using Signature rings that appear to keep the scope in one place. I'm shooting this as a very, short barreled rifle with 315gr GCLSWC using 33gr H-110. It's a kicking beast but very accurate. I'd like to scope it as a "in the bush" short range gun. I use German and Burris optics on all my other guns and need advice on a good quality, heavy recoil proof scope. All help appreciated.
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Assuming this is a rifle and not a handgun, correct?

    The Burris problem is a surprise. They will reppace them free of charge but getting a scope that won't go bad shouldn't be that hard. A Leupold is the next logical step I guess, I have one of their Rifleman 2 to 7Xs on a Ruger 458 & CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. No problem and long eye relief.

    If your 445 is a handgun, I use the T/C 2 to 7X on my 375 H & H and 416 Rigby caliber handguns and above. Never had a problem. Weaver 2.5 to 8X is on alot of my other "less recoilng" T/Cs such as 350 Rem Mag &405 Win.
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  • jaflowersjaflowers Member Posts: 698 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm shooting this as a very, short barreled rifle with 315gr GCLSWC using 33gr H-110. It does have very extreme recoil but I thought my scope choice was wise. Burris has been great on their warranty but I just hate to keep sending scopes out for work or replacement.
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  • mrbrucemrbruce Member Posts: 3,374
    edited November -1
    Put a muzzle break on it...... the Burris 2 1/2X7 is still going strong on my TC-375JDJ with over 2000 rounds through it...
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  • hissinggoosehissinggoose Member Posts: 763 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yank the scope and put on some ghost ring sights. Recoil-proof, and much quicker in heavy brush, short range shooting. As scopes go, I've never had an issue with Leupolds. JMHO.
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  • jaflowersjaflowers Member Posts: 698 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by mrbruce
    Put a muzzle break on it...... the Burris 2 1/2X7 is still going strong on my TC-375JDJ with over 2000 rounds through it...


    Had a muzzle brake put on it from TC's custom shop when I ordered it, needed all the help I could get with the recoil. Gonna give another scope one more try. Thanks for the help.
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