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by dbowling
Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

6pt-sika, absolutely none taken...thanks for all the help,actually you guys saved me from getting rid of a nice scope, next time Ill pay more attention to the detaqils of the scope before I decide to get rid of it...take care.. If you look in the my above post I admit to being a idiot, I adjusted th...
by dbowling
Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

If you look in the my above post I admit to being a idiot, I adjusted the ocular and it did make the dot alot sharper, will have to see if I can see it in lower light now...believe Im going to take it off the market and keep it for now until I find out if I can use it, as you said its a nice scope a...
by dbowling
Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

You are absolutely correct, Im a idiot, Ive gotten used to my newer Bushnells with the adj. at the very back of the bell... I just took a quick look at the back of the bell and assumed it didnt have it... have it front of me now and its plain as day it does, I apologize for not paying closer attenti...
by dbowling
Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

the scope is clear as a bell, thats not what keeps me from seeing the dot its the fact that the dot is a matt brown or light black color and when it starts getting toward dusk my eyes dont pick up the dot against a deers side...in the middle of the day or bright sunlight of early morning I can see i...
by dbowling
Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

No it isnt but with a 3x scope it doesnt need to be..
Mescalero wrote:Is the ocular adjustable?
by dbowling
Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

the crosshairs are as thin as a spiderweb, its designed for the dot to appear as if floating in the center of scope...actually better then crosshairs if you can see it in low light...
Mescalero wrote:Can you see the cross hairs at all?
by dbowling
Wed Mar 21, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

Calvin, you can always make a offer all I can say is no..:)

CalvinMD wrote:Id love that scope on my 444 but its out of reach for me...on a fixed income with every Dr in Baltimore reaching into my wallet to empty it monthly
by dbowling
Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Re: Leupold M-8

Guys thanks and let me know if Im too high on the scope, thought Id seen a couple sell in this price range but wont swear to it...I got the scope on a muzzleloader I bought but since I cant see the reticle and dont feel like messing with changing it thats why its for sale, it tracks and hold zero gr...
by dbowling
Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leupold M-8
Replies: 25
Views: 1972

Leupold M-8

If anyone is looking for a older 3X M-8 w/dot reticle I just listed one in the classifieds today...mods if this isnt allowed feel free to delete, just wanted to let people know as there seems to be alot more traffic here.
by dbowling
Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle
Replies: 8
Views: 1315

Re: LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle

Guys thanks for the help...I dont hunt what would be called heavy timber, but it is fairly thick and brush in areas but can also be open to. Like I said I like the dot but my 50 yr. old eyes have a hard time seeing it in the darker woods and early morning/dusk..dont really want to purchase another s...
by dbowling
Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle
Replies: 8
Views: 1315

LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle

Ive got a Black Diamond T/C muzzleloader that came with a Leupold M-8 3x scope, one of the older ones... it is in very good shape and holds zero and tracks very well..the problem I have is the reticle its what is called the Lee floating dot or maybe premier dot and while I like it it is hard to see ...
by dbowling
Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma buck
Replies: 19
Views: 1942

Re: Puma buck

Thanks for all the comments guys... the gun has the 24 in. hex.barrel w.case hardned reciever/buttplate.
by dbowling
Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Puma buck
Replies: 19
Views: 1942

Puma buck

Shot this buck on Nov. 17th with my Rossi .44 mag Puma, 75 yds. w/open sights, 240 gr. American Eagle JHP...field dressed 210# ... really really like this gun, with this load it will consistently hit a 20 oz. pop bottle at 100 yds w/open sights.
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by dbowling
Mon Aug 01, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA 102 YD. 5 SHOT GROUP
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

Re: LSI PUMA 102 YD. 5 SHOT GROUP

Hey thanks for the info, your right if I start shooting alot then Ill look into it...it would be a whole lot cheaper.. no I have never gotten into handloading, my neighbor does if I want to try a load he would load some up for me...no more then I shoot anymore its just as cheap for me to buy 50 roun...
by dbowling
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA 102 YD. 5 SHOT GROUP
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

Re: LSI PUMA 102 YD. 5 SHOT GROUP

no I have never gotten into handloading, my neighbor does if I want to try a load he would load some up for me...no more then I shoot anymore its just as cheap for me to buy 50 round boxes.... I jut use the .44 to deer hunt, have always used a slug gun until last year.
by dbowling
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA 102 YD. 5 SHOT GROUP
Replies: 5
Views: 1287

LSI PUMA 102 YD. 5 SHOT GROUP

Went over to my neighbors to shoot with him a little bit this evening before dark and heres a pic of my 1st 5 shots with American Eagle 240 gr. JHP with the stock open sights...the other holes are from his handloads that I was trying in my gun, it did not like them at all... Also sat a 32 0z. Gatora...
by dbowling
Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

Re: LSI PUMA

I know what you mean by the stiff creaky bones,LOL. 66GTO, When hunting I never feel the recoil of the gun anyway but like you said for extended sessions on a bench it can make you get a little flinchy...where I hunt most shots are 60 yds or less unless your hunting a bean or picked cornfield so ope...
by dbowling
Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

Re: LSI PUMA

66GTO, When hunting I never feel the recoil of the gun anyway but like you said for extended sessions on a bench it can make you get a little flinchy...where I hunt most shots are 60 yds or less unless your hunting a bean or picked cornfield so open sights will work fine... Dont know if your handle ...
by dbowling
Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

Re: LSI PUMA

Pete, do you know what size your pad is or item #?
by dbowling
Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

Re: LSI PUMA

Tycer, that is exactly how I shoot any firearm but for some reason this gun bruised me more then any weapon Ive ever fired...been shooting for 40 years the same way...THANKS FOR THE WELCOME,I think Im going to enjoy this gun once I get it all set-up.. Welcome! The toe of the buttstock goes in your a...
by dbowling
Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

Re: LSI PUMA

thanks for the link...I actually like the idea of the holo sight on a hunting gun, would be very quick but would add a little weight to a otherwise very well balanced weapon.
by dbowling
Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

Re: LSI PUMA

thanks for the info, I did use the rolled up towel after 15 shots with just a t-shirt on...also put the butt plate where the shoulder meets the joint ended up with a big black/purple bruise the next couple of days...have shot slug guns for years and never been bruised like that. As far as accuracy I...
by dbowling
Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LSI PUMA
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

LSI PUMA

Hello everyone, new to the board and have a question.. I just traded for a Puma 92 imported by LSI,can anyone tellme when these guns were imported/made? Also it has the 24 in. octagan barrel, case hardened reciever, crescent shape butt plate in .44 mag which with the shape of butt plate is very hard...