I had a chance to purchase a new SX3 NWTF Edition 12ga. with a Cantilever mounted 24" barrel. I have a Leupold VX-1 scope (with the turkey plex) and would like to know how to mount the scope. Can I go with just scope rings, or do I need some kind of mount ? I'm all new to the cantilever system, never used or shot one before.
The SX3 cantilever base is a weaver style base. Your scope rings will mount directly to the base.
Quote from: Duffer58 on February 27, 2017, 08:11:28 PM
The SX3 cantilever base is a weaver style base. Your scope rings will mount directly to the base.
Thank you for the info !
Quote from: Duffer58 on February 27, 2017, 08:11:28 PM
The SX3 cantilever base is a weaver style base. Your scope rings will mount directly to the base.
x2...my favorite setup when wanting to mount a scope..I bet you'll really like that Leupold..Post up a pic if you get a chance...
Yes, just need weaver type rings. Probably would go with the lowest height rings that the scope will allow, as the cantilever will set up a little higher than a receiver mounted base. Nice thing about them is it will maintain zero if you remove the barrel, as the scope/barrel stay together as a unit.
(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y449/deast1988/24C6C317-4C3D-4DE4-8102-94C91B7AB7EB_zpscrexll65.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/deast1988/media/24C6C317-4C3D-4DE4-8102-94C91B7AB7EB_zpscrexll65.jpg.html)
Went with Weaver low mounts. I have a sx3 NWTF 20ga I put a 1.5-4 leupold AR scope on I had the scope laying around from another project.
Looks great. Have you had a chance to shoot it yet? If so - how did it pattern?
It smokes
(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y449/deast1988/CF239B9F-373D-402D-B52A-E418E63B5BDA_zpsgenejbhr.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/deast1988/media/CF239B9F-373D-402D-B52A-E418E63B5BDA_zpsgenejbhr.jpg.html)
Nitro striaght 7s I get consistent 220+ at 40yds.
Ive shot the extra full with heavyweight 7s mag blend heavyweight 6s wasn't impressed.
Pure gold .555 was sweet spot for me 150s with #7 heavy weight. 110 with heavyweight 6, 160s with magblend. The nitro 1 5/16 #7 just throws a dense pattern. Its first season I went with a scope last year I had FF2. But the cross hairs I dialed in at 10yds then did some 20 an 30yd test then made sure 40 was one. Bird was 25yds when I shot yesterday.
Nice looking bird. Well done!
My SX3 smokes them too!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/34412790775_90d87b4bf0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UqWxLT)
Smoke one. With my sx3 as well. Going to get mine drilled and tapped for a red dot. Very soon
I'm really pondering this gun to upgrade to....You guys may have inspired me! I like the looks of the Longbeard model because of the pistol grip and the stock that can be adjusted.
Thanks for the inspiration and congrats on the birds!!!