Moderator / Scope Covers

[laurona12 14]

Hi

I am relatively new to deerstalking and a few questions - if you can help ?

 

I have just had a T8 fitted to my rifle - is a neoprene cover the 'norm' or do you recommend getting one ?

 

Is a scope cover a bit of a gimmick ? Or does the need for one increase with the value of your scope ?

 

I am also after some bipods (Harris) - there seems to be a few models out there - which are best. For me lightness and the ability to swivel is most important. Where is the best place to buy ?

 

Many Thanks

[Yokel Matt 918]

Hi mate,

 

The T8's tend to 'sing' a little after the shot. Not really a problem but a neoprene sleve will cut this and also help with the noise dampening a little. As for scope covers, i've just got the standard plastic ones for protection but intend to replace these with some flip up Butler Creeks shortly. Butler creek also make a good neoprene scope cover that will protece the scope against accidental knocks. All up to personal preferance but prevention is better than cure.

 

I've got a quick detatch bipod on my 6.5 (not a harris), the weight of the whole set up with the bipod on would make it a little too cumbersome and over balanced and i figure i can always put it on should a prone shot present itself. I hasten to add that i'm new to stalking as well but there are some knowledgeable veterans on here

[dwighet 1]

Also a neoprene mod cover will stop the ping when stalking through woods and a branch hits your mod..Theres nothing worse than trying to be as quiet as you can the a branch hits your t8 and sends out a loud ping...

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Dito that last comment mate.The scope cover is a bit over the top IMO but down to personal choice i guess .The harris 11inch to 25 is my choice as it covers all shots from prone to kneeling . Good luck with your sport mate .

[laurona12 14]

Dito that last comment mate.The scope cover is a bit over the top IMO but down to personal choice i guess .The harris 11inch to 25 is my choice as it covers all shots from prone to kneeling . Good luck with your sport mate .

 

Where is the best place to get a Harris ? There seems to be a lot of models when I've looked on their website.

 

Do I need to buy any fittings/adaptors so it will fit on my rifle ?

 

Cheers

[dwighet 1]

I dont know were to get the bipod in the UK..Im in Ireland but if you have sling swivel studs similar to the one in the pic...Your good to go...the bipod will fit

straight on

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Any decent gun shop will stock them mate ,plus you get to se what you are buying .Around £ for the fully adjustable one .