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Dangerous Game Optics
bowbrad
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I am considering either the Weaver 1-5x 24mm Super Slam or the Nikon 1.1-4x 24mm Monarch Africian for a CZ 550 American Safari in .458 Lott. Does anybody have any experience with either scope. I plan on reloading the cartridge down a bit for moose but still want the scope to handle the full power recoil even if my shoulder won't. Thanks for your replies.
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The iron sights might take rough environment and severe recoil best.
And depending on stock fit, be quickest on target.
It would be unfun for a scope/mount/rings to fail on the first shot when you need a second one.
By the way, the first moose I shot in Alaska, I shot with a pre 64 model 70, in 243, that was in 1967. FYI.
W.D.
As far as a 458 Lott being overkill for moose????....not any more than a 300 Win Mag, or 300 RUM is for whitetail, and there are several folks here that use those.
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Depending on your budget, I use a 30mm Schmidt and Bender 1.5x6 power with a post reticle on my Weatherby. Very bright with a good field of view.
The only downside I have found is the recticle is not illuminated.
I will suggest giving a call to SSK Indistries at info@sskindustries.com. They're a maker of very strong T'SOB scope mounts, they'll know what scope to use and if they have any T'SOB mounts (or something similar) for the CZ 550.
For moose, look for 350-400 gr loads in the max.45-70 to medium .458 Win range. You'll knock them dead with those with no worries and MUCH less kick that your high-octane Lott can develop....plus in big bear country you'll be well-armed as well.
Open sights would be my suggestion.