Thread: Optics on single shot rifles e.g Merkel / k95

Thanks for the welcome on this site and thanks for your thoughts and opinions on my post always good to get a cross section of opinions from all the other hunters out there Keep them coming.

I've never seen a K95 before. They look pretty sweet! WANT

Here you go. Blaser K95 Standard model 7x65R. Leupold VX6 2-12x42

Originally Posted by stug

TT on here has suppressed his K95 .308. He shortened barrel at same time. He is not on here all that often though.

I’ve mucked around for a couple of years trying to find what the best scope is for a slim single shot. I tried the the 30mm tube scopes and just found them too chunky for a single shot. Scopes with a 50mm bell were also a little out of proportion. The scopes I have on now are near perfect for my needs. On the 15” 308 suppressed barrel I have a leupold 2.5-8 with cds. On the 7mm mag barrel I use a leupold 3.5-10 with cds. The 3.5-10 is fine for me out to 600 yards on a shoulder sized target.
If I was to do it all again with only one barrel I would go for a 308 , no suppressor, no barrel chop and put a leupold vx3hd 3.5-10cds zl on it and run with the 168 eldm at a modest muzzle velocity. This would have you covered for most shots from 30 yards to 450-500.

Cant go wrong with a Swaro 3-9x36

Dirty old Bergara with a dirty old goat (also known as dinner in Northland). As above, scope is a Leupold VX3i 1.5-5x20. Seems about right.

3-10 x 42 for me , I think it’s about right

Originally Posted by MB

Dirty old Bergara with a dirty old goat (also known as dinner in Northland). As above, scope is a Leupold VX3i 1.5-5x20. Seems about right.

Nice one. Can you explain the sling arrangement there please?

Started off with the 4-12x50

And now have a 3-10x42 sighted in and ready



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Originally Posted by Strummer

Nice one. Can you explain the sling arrangement there please?

Google Z-Aim sling. Same principle, but homemade for pennies. For when you absolutely need the rifle to stay on your shoulder when you're doing stupid shit like climbing up a steep bluff and two hands need to be free.

Originally Posted by Phil_H

Alright, it's lockdown and the day is slow plus all K95 owners seem either ashamed or reluctant to share their beauties with us.....so here is a picture of my "Bergara Submarine Class" already to go out on its next night shoot.....whenever that may be.....

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Enjoy....but lets have some K95's. I know that @MB and I can't afford them, but we still like looking at them....and dreaming.....

Cheers
Phil

@Phil_H for Pres! Got this thread going in the right direction. ��

Originally Posted by Dreamer

Started off with the 4-12x50

And now have a 3-10x42 sighted in and ready



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That looks better balanced with the smaller scope @Dreamer

Originally Posted by Lucky

That looks better balanced with the smaller scope @Dreamer

It is mate and so far I’ve been more consistent shooting it as well. Have had the odd frustrating day at the range when I had the 4-12 on


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Hi TT , thanks for your comment on scopes for the k95, you are pretty much on the mark with what I've been thinking of going for the new model VX3 HD 3.5-10 × 40.
I have swarovski 3- 10 x42 on another rifle and its great but doesn't have bt for those longer shots which is a shame as it would be perfect so the Leopold was the next best I thought. The Z5 2.4 - 12 x50 is a contender but I was of the same opinion as you that it looks slightly out of place on these lightweight rifles, I need to see one to compare it with the Leopold . Also interested in your comments regarding the suppressor and barrel chop. I've purposely left mine at the factory length before I decide on the suppressor option, so some good information from you on everything I have been going over , thanks. I was surprised at your comment on what you would choose if you did this again regarding caliber, suppressor, barrel length, and load ,all good information and considerations that I've been going over in my mind to get it right with a pricey weapon like the k95.
Cheers

Blue collar single.... Merkel K3, Kahles 3-9x42 Helia. 2.9 kg as it sits there in 7x57R.