Next Project...TC Omega gets scoped. Pics Added. Want weird? You got it. Issue resolved. Sighted and Ready!

[Railroader]

For my next muzzleloader trick, I am finally gonna put a scope on my Omega..

In the past, I have used it with irons, and I even used it with a Trijicon Mini Reflex. Worked great, killed a deer with it, even if it was quite the strange combo...

Gonna mount a US made Pentax Lightseeker 2-8x32, and sight her in a touch high at 100 yds. Gonna use T7 loose powder, about 90 gr. and good Ol' Hornady GP385s.

We'll see how a mix of old and new school works out.

 

[Railroader]

Got her mounted...



Nothing fancy, but will make this ol rifle a true 100 yd gun for my aging eyes.

 

[Mr Bya Lungshot]

That scope position is 100% guaranteed to pop your eye socket good.
No way that far back will be what you hope it is. Don’t ask.
Imo.

 

[Railroader]

I hear ya, Mr. B...If you are right, I'll post pics...?

 

[01Foreman400]

Love my T/C Omega and have killed some good Georgia bucks with it over the years. Mine’s setup different than yours.

That scope is something special. The eye relief must be short of something?

Actually shot mine today.

 

[Railroader]

Out of curiosity, I took a crude measurement, and I have a 3-4 inch eye relief, I don't think it'll be an issue.

 

[01Foreman400]

Out of curiosity, I took a crude measurement, and I have a 3-4 inch eye relief, I don't think it'll be an issue.

I wonder why they made the adjustments so far back on it?

 

[Jim Thompson]

If it works, it works...but I agree that looks crazily far back.

Love shooting the Omega! Good luck with it and the new combo

 

[Railroader]

Allright, so how about this???


Weird enough for y'all?

 

[Jim Thompson]

Allright, so how about this???

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Weird enough for y'all?

Doesnt look like it would crack your noggin this way, but yeah it looks strange for the rings to be behind the adjustments. Shoot em up and kill sumn!

 

[Railroader]

Where ya at, Mr B???

 

[Railroader]

After much consideration, and consternation, this scope is just too odd for use on this weapon.

The nature of the rearward mounting design of the Omega, and the forward turret of the Pentax, is a combo that just can not be made "right".

I'll be moving on to something else. Time to rummage thru the old scope collection for a new idea ...

 

[Railroader]

Scope issue solved...Swapped a Bushnell Elite 3200 2-7x32 off of my Savage 99E. Omega gets suitable scope, and the ol 99 gets a nicer scope.

Win win.

 

[Jim Thompson]

Scope issue solved...Swapped a Bushnell Elite 3200 2-7x32 off of my Savage 99E. Omega gets suitable scope, and the ol 99 gets a nicer scope.

Win win.

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Killing machine without a sweet eyesocket smack! I like it

 

[gemihur]

I suppose a little bit of field trials will determine the threat of scope contact at recoil.
I've got a 54 cal sidelock that doesn't have nearly of the mass that I would prefer so I opted for a Jeff Cooper style 'scout rifle' setup.
Utilized a 2-7x32 pistol scope that wasn't mounted and a clunky clamshell muzzleloader mount. Not MOA but definitely a deer getter, for sure!

 

[Mr Bya Lungshot]

Where ya at, Mr B???

Third times a charm.
GoodLuck this season.

 

[Railroader]

I suppose a little bit of field trials will determine the threat of scope contact at recoil.
I've got a 54 cal sidelock that doesn't have nearly of the mass that I would prefer so I opted for a Jeff Cooper style 'scout rifle' setup.
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Now that's thinking outta the box ...I can dig it!

I have a scout setup on a .444 Marlin Outfitter, and it works VERY well.

 

[Railroader]

Third times a charm.
GoodLuck this season.

Ain't even sighted it in yet, but it's on the list...Gotta kill one with my Hawken before I get out the Omega.

 

[Railroader]

Well, I finally got around to sighting this thing in...

Spent the session dodging misty rain, load, shoot, and retreat to the shed and load again. But I got her a hair high at 50, dead nuts at 100, good to go.

Load is 90gr T7, and a GP385 of course...Decided to stray from BP only because I have about 2-1/2# of the T7. Gotta use it somewhere, I guess.

I went so far as to fire one more after I had it all cleaned up, just to see what it was gonna do with a cold, clean bore. It was worth a little extra cleanup to know for sure it'll be just fine...

Now I can "smoke" out to 100 or so, with my old eyes...