A scope question for a newb

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I'm a soon to be new gun buyer waiting for my PAL and was wondering if it's appropriate to buy one scope for multiple guns? For example I was thinking about getting a 22-250 for coyotes and either a 270, 308 or 30-06 for deer and moose. I'd rather drop $500-700 on a good scope that would work for both than a pair of worse scopes for specific uses. Also any good ideas for a scope in that price range?

My first first gun will be a ruger 10/22 for days and days of practice before moving up calibers. If I put anything on that it would likely be a simple fixed power for fun.

Thanks for the help and happy shooting and spotting everyone.
 
You can but like most 1 size fits all projects, you will need to compromise for all its applications.

A good entry scope that will serve the bulk of what you want to do right now is the Sightron SII Big sky 3-9X42 w/ HHR. Under $500 but offers superb glass for longer shots. Extra holdover points in the reticle. Compact so will not be a pain in the field and great for general hunting needs.

Low mag can still work at short range off that 10/22.

Pretty much covers all that you want.

If you put pic rails on all your rifles, you should be able to move the scope easily BUT the zeros likely will be different.

A bit higher then your price range at this time, but the Sightron SIII 1-7x24 LRIRMOA is a superb short to mid range scope that will offer even more utility.

Jerry
 
^^what Mystic said. You'll likely lose your zero every time you switch rifles. If you don't mind re-zeroing then I would suggest looking into a set of quick release rings or mount to make the refit process easier. And definitely put pic rails on your rifles.
 
I've got no problem with re-zeroing a rifle. It's just more thoughtful practice. Thank you for the recommendations and answering my next question: what type of rails to get.
 
As per above, in order to save money on one one good scope, you will be around 4-10 rounds of ammo to sight in your scope each time you swap it over. at $30-40 a box thats $12-20 worth of ammo. And then what happens when your friend invites you to go hunting on short notice and your scope is on your 10/22, now you have to sight it in or risk missing your trophy buck/elk/gopher etc.

This is why one scope for many doesnt make sense. Just buy a cheap scope for the 10/22, and save for a good one for your game rifle.

As far as rails go, I prefer the EGW, but there is lots of good quality stuff on the market, weaver makes a decent rail as well, Talley makes great one piece rings too, it's like asking whats a good pair of boots to buy with the optios we have these days.
 
I wasn't going to put the good scope on the 10/22. It was for the 22 250 and a deer rifle. The 10-22 is going to get some cheaper fixed glass and maybe a red dot if I decided to start changing stocks and stuff.
 
For the price of a 22-250 and a 30Cal I would suggest sticking with the 30 Cal for both varmint and deer. One calibre one gun and lots of rounds to help improve your skills. The cost for ammo between say 308 and the 22-250 is likely in favor of the 308.

Tdc
 
Have you considered picking one gun that can stretch to either use? Perhaps a .243?

Other than that, 308 is a very flexible caliber with lots of options, and due to the availability of components it can be shot for relatively cheap.

One gun to rule them all would give you the benefit of intimate familiarity with it rather than dividing your focus and money between multiple guns, and the option of perhaps fitting the best choice components in your budget.
 
You can start that way. Re-zeroing every time you change the scope to the/an other rifle will get pretty tiresome, but you can deal with that gradually by buying more scopes. It'll happen sooner or later.
 
Stevebot-7 said:
Have you considered picking one gun that can stretch to either use? Perhaps a .243?
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The problem with the .243 is that it is too small for moose, and too big for coyotes (in Newfoundland you aren't allowed anything over.223 for coyotes). Just right for whitetails though.

My likely gun purchase time table is looking to be stretched over a 2 year period barring a sudden windfall so I should hopefully have plenty of time to get comfortable with each system.
 
CF105 said:
I'd rather drop $500-700 on a good scope that would work for both than a pair of worse scopes for specific uses.
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You can buy two very decent scopes for $500-$700. Just look around, there are offerings from Bushnell,Nikon, Leupold, Redfield,etc. that'll fit within your budget. The difference between a $350 scope and a $700 scope won't be all that noticeable, you need to make the next jump to $1000+ to get into the next level of optics.
 
CF105 said:
The problem with the .243 is that it is too small for moose, and too big for coyotes (in Newfoundland you aren't allowed anything over.223 for coyotes). Just right for whitetails though.

My likely gun purchase time table is looking to be stretched over a 2 year period barring a sudden windfall so I should hopefully have plenty of time to get comfortable with each system.
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Nothing against you, but that "rule" is absolutely f**king retarded. I guess having a more than enough energy for an ethical kill is a concept that those in control can't grasp.

Ok enough of the rant. I guess you're stuck with two calibres and two rifles. That being the case, I would buy two rifles of the same make and model to simplify both logistics, and manual of arms.

TDC
 
TDC said:
Nothing against you, but that "rule" is absolutely f**king retarded. I guess having a more than enough energy for an ethical kill is a concept that those in control can't grasp.

Ok enough of the rant. I guess you're stuck with two calibres and two rifles. That being the case, I would buy two rifles of the same make and model to simplify both logistics, and manual of arms.

TDC
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Oh I agree wholeheartedly on that. The only reason is so you can turn in the carcass in decent shape for $25 plus what you get for the coat.

Any thoughts on the Thompson Center Venture series? I like the thought of the all weather coated one.
 
CF105 said:
Oh I agree wholeheartedly on that. The only reason is so you can turn in the carcass in decent shape for $25 plus what you get for the coat.

Any thoughts on the Thompson Center Venture series? I like the thought of the all weather coated one.
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A headshot will preserve the coat regardless of calibre used.

TDC
 
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