Advise me on a scope for my Ruger American in 5.56

[BrianXIX]

Hi everyone.
I'm new here and I just purchased my first bolt gun, a Ruger American Ranch in 5.56. I'm pretty clueless as to what scope/rings I should by. The rifle will be for target shooting(up to 100 yds) and maybe varmit/SHTF. I'd like a scope that has clear glass, lightweight but durable, illumination is not a must have for me. I'm guessing 1x4 or 1x6, and I don't have the best eye sight. I'm of the buy once cry once mentality, and my budget is $700 but I'd be happy spending less if I over budgeted
Thank you in advance
Brian

 

[hafejd30]

Here’s mine. Sight in and two 3-shot groups at 100. Burris RT6 optic and Hornady steel match 55 HP

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The Burris RT-6 1-6x24mm with FastFire III - Ballistic AR Illuminated is an excellent choice & for the $$$ a great scope
The RT-6 Tactical Kit is an RT-6 scope, FastFire 3 and P.E.P.R.™ mount. It makes for an outstanding kit for people just getting into 3-Gun or tactical shooting. The RT-6 is tearing up 3-Gun competitions everywhere, thanks to a great feature set: forgiving eye-box, compact scope length, true 1x, built-in throw levers, and great competition reticle. This kit gets you what you need to be competitive all in one box.

 

[BrianXIX]

Here’s mine. Sight in and two 3-shot groups at 100. Burris RT6 optic and Hornady steel match 55 HP
View attachment 7883199

What type/height rings are those?

 

[FuhQ]

Hi everyone.
I'm new here and I just purchased my first bolt gun, a Ruger American Ranch in 5.56. I'm pretty clueless as to what scope/rings I should by. The rifle will be for target shooting(up to 100 yds) and maybe varmit/SHTF. I'd like a scope that has clear glass, lightweight but durable, illumination is not a must have for me. I'm guessing 1x4 or 1x6, and I don't have the best eye sight. I'm of the buy once cry once mentality, and my budget is $700 but I'd be happy spending less if I over budgeted
Thank you in advance
Brian

Vortex Optics Strike Eagle Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 1-8x 24mm Illuminated

The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 FFP gives the accurate holdovers at any magnification you’ve been looking for in an LPVO, allowing you to dominate...

www.midwayusa.com

Seekins Precision 30mm Picatinny-Style Rings Matte Black Low

The best rifle scope in the world is useless without scope rings precisely aligned that hold it immovably in place. Seekins Precision Scope Rings are...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[hafejd30]

What type/height rings are those?

Burris rings. Guessing mediums but that’s a guess

At work right now but can measure them tomorrow (if I remember) and get a definite answer for you. I really like the scope.