Thanks to
All, for the comments, suggestions, information, etc, on the BLR. You guys have collectively convinced me to go for the
Gusto, and buy my first 'lever' in a BLR-Takedown!
I haven't quite decided on the caliber yet, but I think I've got it narrowed down to either a 30-06 or a 7mmRM. Either one will work just fine ... I'll decide which one I go for in the next week or so.
The tougher decision for me will be;
"What size and power range of scope?". I know some folks don't feel it's Kosher to put a scope on a 'lever', but I do a fair amount of open-country hunting ... shooting out to two and three hundred yards. So for me, a scope will be pretty much a 'necessity' ... I'm just not that good of a shot with iron sights out at those ranges.
My concern is that I get a scope of reasonable power range (2.5-8X or 3-10X), but that the scope not be too 'physically' large for a BLR (i.e. out of proportion). So ... a scope with an objective lens of 50mm will probably be out of the question. I'm guessing a scope with an objective lens of 40mm or 36mm would be more suitable for a BLR. Also, such scopes tend not to be quite as long as 50mm objective lens scopes.
Any suggestions on what power range and size of scope would be most suitable for a BLR in a 30-06 or 7mmRM?
TF