FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

[Viktor Gorchev]

Hey guys,


Just got my Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50 AO with mil-dot reticle in, and just mounted it on my FN (well, mounted it half-assedly as it's dark, and I prefer doing proper mounting in the daylight). Just figured I'd make a pic and show y'all. Not the best scope one can buy, I know, but I'm just a poor, broke Dutchman on disability =)

 

[speedracer]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

Its always nice to see something a little different. Can you post a close up of the scope base ?

 

[buffybuster]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

What kind of mount is that?

 

[Boondocker308]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

Had to take a look at this post to see what a FN 30-11 was. Looks like a neat rifle. Always nice to see someone pay attention to something thats an oldy, but a goody.

 

[Viktor Gorchev]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

Thanks for the compliment =) And as requested, a close-up pic of the mount.

It's essentially the STANAG mount that comes with the rifle for putting on the 4x28 that comes with it, with a STANAG to Picatinny rail to it and standard 1 inch rings that previously held a Redfield Widefield 3-9x40. Mounts a bit high like that, but can't really be helped. And that's what the Blackhawk cheekpad is for.

The mount:

And for fun, some pics of the original scope:

 

[speedracer]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

The mounting solution does put the scope pretty high hopefully the cheek pad works out for you. The FN is a unique and beautiful rifle I hope you enjoy it. Now show us some shot groups

 

[Voyagertwelve]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

The original looks like a Hensoldt, I have a pair of Hensoldt binoculars that were my Grandfathers, still incredible after all of these years

 

[Viktor Gorchev]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

The cheekpad works great! And I have an old group somewhere, but it was only at 50 meters and I couldn't get a proper cheekweld back then so it isn't the best even at that distance. And I recently found out the barrel cleaning solution I had was crap, and I was essentially shooting for a while with a still dirty barrel. I should go to the 100 meter range soon now that everything comes together and see how it does then.

The old group, about .512, using 147 grain Sellier & Bellot FMJ's:

Note the other holes outside the Birchwood sticker are from a FAL, as I forgot to bring my targets and just grabbed an old one.

 

[Viktor Gorchev]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Voyagertwelve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The original looks like a Hensoldt, I have a pair of Hensoldt binoculars that were my Grandfathers, still incredible after all of these years </div></div>

And yeah, the 4x is a great scope! Really clear. I just didn't like the #1 German Post Sight too much

 

[ranger1183]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

post that (Hensoldt?) scope for sale on the hide. It won't last very long. Looks like a challenge to use that scopes older mounting system with a modern day action. I'm sure some gunsmith could make it work.

 

[Viktor Gorchev]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ranger1183</div><div class="ubbcode-body">post that (Hensoldt?) scope for sale on the hide. It won't last very long. Looks like a challenge to use that scopes older mounting system with a modern day action. I'm sure some gunsmith could make it work. </div></div>

I'm totally keeping it, as it's the original one that came with the rifle out of the FN factory =)

I also think there's adapters to go from Picatinny to STANAG and stuff like that.

 

[Viktor Gorchev]

Re: FN 30-11, current setup (new scope)

Mounted the Vortex yesterday at the range. Did some shooting. Pretty happy with the results, using standard Sellier & Bellot 147 grains at 50 meters.

Smallest group, the one in the sticker, measures about .31

Still need to fine-tune the zero some, but all in all not too bad I think.