Rifle Scopes Ruger Scout Optic Options

[BlackWhiskey]

I just picked up a Ruger Gunsight Scout for a truck gun/plinker(ish) rifle. I ordered an XS scope base for it and plan to run a low power (1.5-5ish or 3-9x) scope on it to hopefully reach out to around 800 yds on steel, and hunt out to 300 yds.

I have never built nor used a rifle such as this so your suggestions would be much appreciated.

Features that I would prefer:

Illumination
Mil reticle
Mil adjustments
Semi rugged
$600 ball park

Scopes I have looked at that have interested me are:

Falcon 1.5-5
Vortex 2.5-10 PST
Leupold 3-9 VX-R

Semper Fi,

Cory

 

[remau308]

Re: Ruger Scout Optic Options

The Weaver Tactical 3-15 gets my vote. I'm putting it on my next build in .260rem. It's just a little out of your budget, but it is well worth it.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/911627/...isting-_-911627

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Ruger Scout Optic Options

I like the Weaver but it's a bit big for what I am looking to do. I would like to stay in the low 40s as far as objective sizes are concerned.

 

[Chris@InterstateGuns]

Re: Ruger Scout Optic Options

Based on what you said your intentions were for the rifle, out of the list I would vote for the PST.

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Ruger Scout Optic Options

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cds7221</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Based on what you said your intentions were for the rifle, out of the list I would vote for the PST. </div></div>

What is the reason you would go with the PST over the Leupold? They are both very similar and both really appeal to me.

 

[hamstur]

Re: Ruger Scout Optic Options

My roommate has the Leupold VXR 1.5-5 SPR on his GSR & it's the perfect combo for a truck/hog gun. The firedot is pretty cool, the scope is very lightweight, compact & you could field that thing all day.

We first tried his Leupold Mk4 3.5-10x and the scope overwhelmed the sub-7lb rifle, visually & weight balance.

If you haven't fired it yet, you may end up looking into a good brake cause it kicks like a mule.

 

[rifleman700]

Re: Ruger Scout Optic Options

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/scopes/vx-r-riflescopes/vx-r-2-7x33mm/

http://swfa.com/Leupold-125-4x20-VX-R-Zombie-30mm-Riflescope-P51706.aspx

 

[flyrodder]

Re: Ruger Scout Optic Options

For what it's worth, I have the XS rail on mine and run the following:
- ghost rings w/ standard ammo and no suppressor
- dot scope in scout position w/ subsonics and a can
- cheapo 3-9 for standard ammo w/o the can
- Vortex 5-15 (the Midway mil-mil special - great deal at $399) w/ the can - should be good w/ dial up out to about 900 yards - have shot it a bit out to about 550