Suggestions for a scout set up...

[45flint]

At the same magnification is there any difference between the accuracy between a regular and a scout scope?  Seems to me the distance between your eye and the scope of a scout scope might help reduce the chance of parallax error?  But I have no real idea.

[Habanero69er]

When it comes to a hunting situation, I like the scout scope set up better. With the scope further out in front, I have a better situational view. Which makes it easier to acquire the target faster.

[Mackado]

Someone posted here that 'scout mounting' will not work in low light, so this setup is useless for my Rat-patrol duties, 

[45flint]

But I'm on a bag? Of course I'm on a bag. If I wasn't I'd be off somewhere shooting exhibition for money.

Bought a shooting bag rest today, I must be getting actually interested in shooting vs collecting!

[Yng@hrt]

But I'm on a bag? Of course I'm on a bag. If I wasn't I'd be off somewhere shooting exhibition for money.

Bought a shooting bag rest today, I must be getting actually interested in shooting vs collecting!

That’s good to hear Steve. I hope you give the tips/techniques I mentioned time to work. There are few exercises I enjoy more than this to keep my aging mind & body in tune with each other. If you haven’t already heard, Jim put together matches over on the Match Gate for us pumper lovers. Hope you take advantage of them.

[45flint]

We finally got a 70 degree day in Ohio and I took out my scout scoped 108 for further testing with new to me bags on a table.  Working on my shooting technique and getting better.  No question in my mind the scout scope is the way to go.  It seems to more naturally replace the feel of open sites given your one eye is not totally taken up using the scope.  Having the breech open is just almost worth it all as well, pellet fumbles are easily corrected.  Accuracy is a quarter inch at 30 feet, if I’m doing my job.  I would like to get a variable power pistol scope given my 2 power seems low, but for my backyard shooting it’s  probably fine.

[Yng@hrt]

Steve, it’s nice to hear you are going all out in giving the scout mount a chance to work. Very nice groups (1/4” @ 30’)!
 
BTW; have you tried mounting a Sheridan hand guard on your 108? It helps a lot to cushion the free hand. Which comes in handy for a lot of cycling/shooting. I also use it as a guide for mounting the Mac 1 mount. If you look at my pix you will see that the mount butts up to the front of the guard.

[19Sheridan57]

I've got a BSA 2x20 pistol scope on my Silver Streak. A 4x32 Simmons pistol scope on my Steroided Blue Streak, & a 4x32 Swift pistol scope on my Steroided 342. All are scout mounted on a Mac-1 IA scope base. All very accurate at my backyard shooting range of 27yds.
With a scout mounted scope, it makes it easier to pump the rifle because there is room behind the scope for a good hand hold.

 These sound like a good set-up. I have several scoped Sheridans, but have never tried a pistol scope on one. I should do it since I already have some mounts .

[huklbery]

The Ruger Scout I have does well with this inexpensive option.



I also run it on my LD Mark1


I find the Hammers brand an inexpensive good & option. 

[45flint]

I've got a BSA 2x20 pistol scope on my Silver Streak. A 4x32 Simmons pistol scope on my Steroided Blue Streak, & a 4x32 Swift pistol scope on my Steroided 342. All are scout mounted on a Mac-1 IA scope base. All very accurate at my backyard shooting range of 27yds.
With a scout mounted scope, it makes it easier to pump the rifle because there is room behind the scope for a good hand hold.

 These sound like a good set-up. I have several scoped Sheridans, but have never tried a pistol scope on one. I should do it since I already have some mounts .

Nice thing for me is I already had everything from my hunting days with a pistol.

[45flint]

The Ruger Scout I have does well with this inexpensive option.



I also run it on my LD Mark1


I find the Hammers brand an inexpensive good & option.

Good to know about Hammers, I was looking at that scope great price not sure about the grey color, we collectors can get picky! Lol Leupold has one as well but at a $400!  Yikes.

[45flint]

Steve, it’s nice to hear you are going all out in giving the scout mount a chance to work. Very nice groups (1/4” @ 30’)!
 
BTW; have you tried mounting a Sheridan hand guard on your 108? It helps a lot to cushion the free hand. Which comes in handy for a lot of cycling/shooting. I also use it as a guide for mounting the Mac 1 mount. If you look at my pix you will see that the mount butts up to the front of the guard.

One awesome aspect of the 108 is that it is the easiest pumping rifle I own, pumps like butter.  In the backyard I’m doing 3 (445 fps) pumps sometimes 4 (500 fps).  Three is virtually no real effort, I just hold the wrist of the stock.  The 4th pump isn’t bad but the effort there is just starting to increase.  But for back yard target 3 really does it.  4 if the wind is blowing?  Also no noise which is a backyard must, just the wack of the pellet. This gun and I are having a serious love affair. Lol

[huklbery]

Bad amazon pic of the hammers, its a standard dull oxide black finish on the two I have and the half dozen AO scopes of their brand. 

At their prices I always recommend them as a starter scope for a new rifle buy, then decide if you want to upgrade after you have a feel for them on the rig as a whole.  After that they are there as a fallback spare scope, or for the next buy     

[Yng@hrt]

Steve, it’s nice to hear you are going all out in giving the scout mount a chance to work. Very nice groups (1/4” @ 30’)!
 
BTW; have you tried mounting a Sheridan hand guard on your 108? It helps a lot to cushion the free hand. Which comes in handy for a lot of cycling/shooting. I also use it as a guide for mounting the Mac 1 mount. If you look at my pix you will see that the mount butts up to the front of the guard.

One awesome aspect of the 108 is that it is the easiest pumping rifle I own, pumps like butter.  In the backyard I’m doing 3 (445 fps) pumps sometimes 4 (500 fps).  Three is virtually no real effort, I just hold the wrist of the stock.  The 4th pump isn’t bad but the effort there is just starting to increase.  But for back yard target 3 really does it.  4 if the wind is blowing?  Also no noise which is a backyard must, just the wack of the pellet. This gun and I are having a serious love affair. Lol

You're right Steve, no need for more than 3 or 4 pumps at 10M. I think I decided on that given all the pumps necessary to pull off a good series of bulls.

DARN...need to find me one of those 108's.

[mentolio]

I went with a Hammers 2-7x32 "pistol scope" (not really, more like a long eye relief rifle scope) mounted with a Mac1 mount, and some low-ish rings. I'm not a fan of the duplex reticle, but they are nice and thin.
Man, I knew this gun was accurate, but the scope really proves it! I saw a nail that was backing out on my shed, so figured "why not?" Took me two attempts, but I did hit the head from about twenty yards. Didn't drive the nail back in, but was worth the attempt. Thanks for the input guys, I think I like this whole scout scope set-up!

[45flint]

I went with a Hammers 2-7x32 "pistol scope" (not really, more like a long eye relief rifle scope) mounted with a Mac1 mount, and some low-ish rings. I'm not a fan of the duplex reticle, but they are nice and thin.
Man, I knew this gun was accurate, but the scope really proves it! I saw a nail that was backing out on my shed, so figured "why not?" Took me two attempts, but I did hit the head from about twenty yards. Didn't drive the nail back in, but was worth the attempt. Thanks for the input guys, I think I like this whole scout scope set-up!

Thanks for this, I am really thinking about that Hammers, has pretty good reviews and great price.  And it does look black, looks grey on Amazon.  Only thing that was mentioned, like you they say it’s relief is really not long enough for a pistol.  But that’s perfect for a rifle.

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Here is how I set up my 1979 Silver Streak that I bought from Marty. I also have an Open Reflex Sight that fits too!  Both the Scope and the Open Reflex Sight are set up to fit on my 1377 pistol.       Best Wishes - Tom

[Yng@hrt]

Jeff & Tom, both of your Dan's look great! These pumpers were tailor made for the scout. Hope they bring you years of enjoyment.

...& Tom...too bad about all the snow. Hope you have a chance to try her out soon.

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Jeff & Tom, both of your Dan's look great! These pumpers were tailor made for the scout. Hope they bring you years of enjoyment.

...& Tom...too bad about all the snow. Hope you have a chance to try her out soon.

Marty...I shot about 10 shots thru the Silver Streak,  2 days ago.     This gun that you sold me Marty... is Laser Accurate, smooth trigger and easy peasy to pump too.     Thank's Again Marty !          With My Best Wishes - Tom

[Rob112o]

I use the BSA Edge. Have a couple of them on various rifles. Good scope and not overly expensive.