Narrow Scout Style Scope Options?
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OkayShooter
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You will not find a scout scope any more than 7 power. Even than I wouldn't put anything more than a 4x.
Most of the higher mag LER scopes have 32mm optics.(higher magnification needs more light gathering)
I'm not sure a 4-12 LER is made.
Burris 2.5x20mm scout
Burris 2-7x32mm scout
Leupold makes pistol and LER scopes as well,2.5x28mm,1.5-4x28mm,1.5-5x33mmIER
Leatherwood Hi-Lux 2-7x32mm LER .308 drop ret.
I have the Hi-Lux on my GSR and like it a lot.
I'm not sure a 4-12 LER is made.
Burris 2.5x20mm scout
Burris 2-7x32mm scout
Leupold makes pistol and LER scopes as well,2.5x28mm,1.5-4x28mm,1.5-5x33mmIER
Leatherwood Hi-Lux 2-7x32mm LER .308 drop ret.
I have the Hi-Lux on my GSR and like it a lot.
OkayShooter
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Hi-Lux would be the only one in the price range of 150-250.
Anything less than 100$ wouldnt be much more than Hammer, Aims sports/NCStar, maybe a BSA 2x20.
Anything less than 100$ wouldnt be much more than Hammer, Aims sports/NCStar, maybe a BSA 2x20.
You're FOV on a LER scope at 12x (if one existed) would be about 12" @100y. Plus any optic with a 32mm and 12x magnification is going to have less than ideal light gathering capability.
The Leupold 2.5-8 handgun scope is 4.8' @ 100y
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I don't believe that a 12X LER scope exists. The physics just don't work. It may be available as technology advances, but for now about the best you'll find is a 2-7X. Bushnell offers a good scope. I also have 2 of the Hi-Lux from Wolverine, and am happy with them.
The problem you are going to have is that the LER scopes are not made for target/precision shooting. They are made for rapid target acquisition, and will put you bullet where you want it at moderate ranges. Higher power scopes that are made for target/precision shooting have a restricted exit pupil because of the magnification, and will put your bullet exactly where you want it at extended ranges, but are no where near as fast on target.
The problem you are going to have is that the LER scopes are not made for target/precision shooting. They are made for rapid target acquisition, and will put you bullet where you want it at moderate ranges. Higher power scopes that are made for target/precision shooting have a restricted exit pupil because of the magnification, and will put your bullet exactly where you want it at extended ranges, but are no where near as fast on target.
For novice shooters, doing impromptu target shooting at 100 y, 4x is more than adequate. Heck, you can do pretty well with a peep sight at that distance. For deer hunters in Central Ontario, 1.5 to 2 X is generally preferred, given the nature of the bush.
As stated above, the scout style of scope mount does not suit high magnification scope arrangements. Maybe the OP didn't do enough internet research when he chose that particular model of rifle???
Maybe, just maybe, the peep sight can be removed, and the rail moved rearward to facilitate a super duper 12X scope with a 50 mm bell, and AO. More questions Grasshopper...
As stated above, the scout style of scope mount does not suit high magnification scope arrangements. Maybe the OP didn't do enough internet research when he chose that particular model of rifle???
Maybe, just maybe, the peep sight can be removed, and the rail moved rearward to facilitate a super duper 12X scope with a 50 mm bell, and AO. More questions Grasshopper...
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OkayShooter
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Should researched before you bought a scout rifle about optics. Stick your head on the stock as if your shooting it and take a measuring tape/ruler from your eye to the base to give you an idea what you need. You you need more than 6" eye relief.
Being most non scout scopes are 3-4" eye relief.
Bushnell makes a variable pistol scope but it has more eye relief then you need so you would have to use all your butt spacers and mount the scope as far forward as possible.....workable but not ideal.
The Hi-lux is really the only option close to in your budget new.
How good is your eyesight? The peeps should get you on target nicely out to as far as you can see the target..... larger targets at long range help.
Maybe you should by a second rifle for mounting a larger target scope.
The Hi-lux is really the only option close to in your budget new.
How good is your eyesight? The peeps should get you on target nicely out to as far as you can see the target..... larger targets at long range help.
Maybe you should by a second rifle for mounting a larger target scope.
OkayShooter
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Research my young man.
I would shoot the rifle as is because you going over this rifle with a fine tooth comb ( saying rust here, this blotch here, wear here/there ) and already shows that's not that impressed, so before you plop money on a scout scope. Why don't you test it out with the iron sights.
Whats the point of buying a scout scope, 4 mags, when you don't even like the rifle?
Also sounds like your not even interested in shooting it irons so why did you pick up a scout rifle?
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Actually holding the screws that keep that Weaver Peep in place are holes that are perfectly spaced to take an EGW rail (when the front rail is also removed).
OP, sounds like what you really wanted is a 10TR.
http://www.dayattherange.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Savage10TR.jpg
AO is certainly not required...AO (usually) permits adjustment of parallax for different ranges. However parallax is a non issue 'IF' you can keep your eye centred in the field of view. Which you would have to do anyway if you were using peep sights (or any iron sight)
