I've shot it quite a bit with iron sights and enjoy that of course. I've thought about scoping it for squirrels, etc. Mine is the 7 1/2" 17 HMR model.

I'm looking at using the Lovell mount. What scope would you use?

shooting silhouettes. You might want a 2X7 for the .17 though.

That said, I ended up with a Leupold M8-2X, Extended Eye Relief, duplex reticle mounted to a Smith 41 which is now excess to my needs. A couple of small ring marks but otherwise nearly perfect. If you are interested, drop me a line.

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with a Burris halo sight, nice and easy to do... the Trijicon is a much better optic.

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Of the Troops & For the Troops

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I have a Leupold 4x28 FX-II Handgun Scope setting in the back of a safe that is yours for $275.00 delivered. In the box and I don't believe there is a scratch on it.

https://swfa.com/optics/browse/leupold-4x28-fx-ii-handgun-scope.html

Thats a deal that's real.

Let me know.

Cheers,

Byron

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Bryan, I have a FA 97 that wears a Leupold 2X, and a FA 252 (83) that wears a Leupold 4X. If you are going to use it for squirrel hunting, I recommend the 2X, because squirrels move so frequently and fast that it's hard to track them and get back on, with a 4X, On the other hand, if one wants the scope primarily for stationary inanimate targets, or for shooting prairie dogs, I recommend the 4X.
A Bushnell 3200 2-6X might make a suitable compromise. It is not much larger than the Leupold 4X.

Also, I use a T'SOB on the 97, and a custom mount from Gordon Logan on the 252. You can see photos of those guns with scopes mounted, on the Freedom Arms Eye Candy thread on the www.graybeardoutdoors.com site.

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