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    Quote Originally Posted by Benelli B76 View Post
    Pistol scopes on rifles are better for shooting at moving game. You keep both eyes open and follow through. I fitted one to my M1 carbine in Africa, particularly handy fitted on a semi-auto. Ideal for wild pig hunting in the bush.

    Baz
    In my case, long eye relief scout scope forward mounted on a Ruger 77RL carbine in .30-06. Lasted about a year before being replaced with a conventional 1.75-6x32mm in the usual place. Which was a better choice all round, including for fast, close, stuff at its lowest setting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geezer View Post
    In my case, long eye relief scout scope forward mounted on a Ruger 77RL carbine in .30-06. Lasted about a year before being replaced with a conventional 1.75-6x32mm in the usual place. Which was a better choice all round, including for fast, close, stuff at its lowest setting.
    I suppose it depends what works for the individual.

    Jeff autographing scout rifle in S.A.

    Baz
    Last edited by Benelli B76; 21-07-2017 at 03:56 PM. Reason: ADD PIC
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