Got my SWFA SS 10x42 mounted today.

[primalmu]

Like the title says, I got my SS 10x42 mounted to my Savage Hog Hunter .308. It is mounted via an EGW 20 MOA picatinny rail and Weaver Tactical rings. The scope is a bit high so I might have to find a pad to raise my chin up a bit.

Total investment:

Hog Hunter - ~$475
Scope - $299
EGW rail - $40
Weaver Tactical rings - $40

Total - $854

 

[juk]

Looks like a heck of a combo! If the use is for general hunting I would question the scope choice though. Still, it should be able to shoot some pretty good groups.

On a side note, I see you are in Starkville. Ever go to Cowbells? Its a bar/grill type joint. I have a cousin that runs the place.

 

[primalmu]

Haha, this scope will be for target shooting. I've got a Redfield 2-7x33 that I'll throw on it if I want to take it hunting.

No, I've never been to Cowbell. Too many undergrads, haha.

 

[Onewolf]

When I click on your photobucket photo links, the photos are very very small. Can't really see any detail.

 

[WoodchuckAssassin]

Very nice! Have you had a chance to shoot any groups with it? I've always thought that the Hog Hunter was very reasonably priced, and I'm curious how it preforms on paper.

 

[primalmu]

Very nice! Have you had a chance to shoot any groups with it? I've always thought that the Hog Hunter was very reasonably priced, and I'm curious how it preforms on paper.

I haven't punched any holes with the new scope yet, but previously I had worked up a load using 165gr Nosler Ballistic Tip and achieved a .63" 3-shot group at 100 yards. I am by NO means a skilled shooter yet so expect that to shrink a bit as I get more practice.

 

[Gordon]

good if all you hog shots are over 200 yards on non moving gme. Otherwise hard to pick up a running animal. Nice cheap F class gun tho...

 

[primalmu]

Good thing I don't intend on hunting with that scope then.

 

[gotigers]

How much elevation do you have left at 100 yards with that 20 MOA base?

 

[primalmu]

I just mounted the scope last night. I haven't sighted it in yet.

 

[Z-Michigan]

That particular scope has 100+ MOA of total elevation travel, so I'm guessing he'll have tons of upward travel left with the 20 MOA base.

 

[MCMXI]

The scope is a bit high so I might have to find a pad to raise my chin up a bit.

Or put lower rings on the rifle.

 

[Gordon]

Put an Eagle Stock bag on it and call it good. It gives you 1/2" height increase on the comb.

 

[primalmu]

Or put lower rings on the rifle.

I don't think the scope will clear the picatinny rail with lower rings.

 

[Gordon]

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