How to hold and pump a scoped Sharp Ace?

[POLO]

Ok gang, with thanks to Ped and Lawrie my project rifle is ready to be scoped and used.

Once I have attached my chosen scope how/where should I hold the Ace whilst pumping it up?

Don't want to strain the stock unduly!

Cheers Rich

Many years ago I had an FAC Sharp Ace which required ten pumps. This probably isnt the approved procedure but I grabbed the pistol grip in one hand and the scope in the other and having quality mounts had no problems.

[Shed tuner]

Many years ago I had an FAC Sharp Ace which required ten pumps. This probably isnt the approved procedure but I grabbed the pistol grip in one hand and the scope in the other and having quality mounts had no problems.

so what did you use to pump it - your leg ?

[Kalibrgun]

I used to hold the pistol grip between both knees forend near pin with right hand and pump with left arm worked well and can use fingers on right hand to help

[averageplinker]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will hopefully give it a try at the weekend now I have fitted a 4x40 Kassnar which seems to suit it.
I have also reinstated the silencer and adapter it came with which does make it a long beast!

[Geezer]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will hopefully give it a try at the weekend now I have fitted a 4x40 Kassnar which seems to suit it.
I have also reinstated the silencer and adapter it came with which does make it a long beast!

Sounds nice. Very eighties.

[ratbuster2240]

It certainly feels a lot easier to pump without a scope. As Louis photo shows you'll have to hold down on the scope, I've read pumping with one hand on the grip not only puts pressure on it but may also cause you to twist the pump arm.

[johnbaz]

I used to grip the part of the stock where the thumb goes (whilst shooting) with my left hand and pump with my right but I only put three pumps in as it was fine for punching paper at 25 yards


John