375 H&H Question

OK I think I've decided on the Ruger M77 Hawkeye .375 Ruger Stainless Alaskan it's pretty much got what I want and the price I want. So before I make this purchase I just wanted to hear what some of you have to say incase I was making another mistake like the Browning X-Bolt .375?

I was originally going to buy a Leupold VX-III 4.5-14 X 40 Scope but after hearing a couple of your scope stories I think I should re think this idea as well. So once again can someone point me in the right direction of a good scope that can handle the recoil and not loss it's zero?

Thanks again for your help
 
Theo said:
OK I think I've decided on the Ruger M77 Hawkeye .375 Ruger Stainless Alaskan it's pretty much got what I want and the price I want. So before I make this purchase I just wanted to hear what some of you have to say incase I was making another mistake like the Browning X-Bolt .375?

I was originally going to buy a Leupold VX-III 4.5-14 X 40 Scope but after hearing a couple of your scope stories I think I should re think this idea as well. So once again can someone point me in the right direction of a good scope that can handle the recoil and not loss it's zero?

Thanks again for your help
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I use a leupold Vari X III 1.5-5x20 on my Ruger Alaskan.

I'd suggest that one or a Leupold 2.5-8 x 36, my favortie hunting scope.:)
 
Good choice in my opinion. I went through the same decision process you just went through just a month or so ago. I totally agree with the lower powered scope option as the eye relief is generally longer and that is a good thing on a rifle that has a wee bit of recoil. My $0.02. I have a Leupold VXII 1-4x20 mounted on my Alaskan.
 
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Leupold 2-7x33. Plenty of eye relief, and you've got a bit more magnification for the long shot.

1.5-5x20 is all about the 'bush' rifle or the .458, not a bona fide 300+ yard hunting rifle like the .375.
 
Bishopus said:
Leupold 2-7x33. Plenty of eye relief, and you've got a bit more magnification for the long shot.

1.5-5x20 is all about the 'bush' rifle or the .458, not a bona fide 300+ yard hunting rifle like the .375.
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I seem to have no problem making good hits to about 350 yards with my .375 Ruger, and it's 1.5-5 Vari X III scope. I just turn it to 5X.:D;)
 
Hi theo:D
good to see you over here

3x9x40 with detacable mounts is good to go.

unless you have sloppy form you dont need 4 inches of eye relief and dont get sucked into being a leupy Lemming.

realisticly, concern yourself with FOV at the bottom end magnification not the top end so much as even a toilet tube with a crosshair will allow you to make precise shots at realistic ranges
 
Barracuda said:
unless you have sloppy form you don't need 4 inches of eye relief and don't get sucked into being a leupy Lemming.
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The very reason all the "lemmings" recommend using Leupolds IS for the eye relief and the quality.

There is nothing more distracting then trying to shoot a rifle when in the the back of you mind you're concentrating on NOT getting whacked by a scope. There is not such thing as 4" being too much eye relief. Yes, there are other scopes that will do the task, but the Leupolds are at the top of the list for service, availability and quality.

Recommending a scope with a short eye relief for a 375 is bad advice.

Barracuda said:
3x9x40 with detachable mounts is good to go.
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........ in what brand, a Tasco or Bushnell? :)

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Barracuda said:
Hi theo:D
good to see you over here

3x9x40 with detacable mounts is good to go.

unless you have sloppy form you dont need 4 inches of eye relief and dont get sucked into being a leupy Lemming.

realisticly, concern yourself with FOV at the bottom end magnification not the top end so much as even a toilet tube with a crosshair will allow you to make precise shots at realistic ranges
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Apparently you've had bad luck with Leupy's, some folks seem to. A pal of mine swore off Leupold and now shoots Zeiss and Smidt & Bender, for that reason. Suggesting that long eye relief for a scope mounted on a powerful rifle is unimportant on a powerful rifle is curious. As to sloppy form, few of us concern ourselves with olympic position shooting in rough country when sighting on game that might require the thump of a .375. Perhaps you could explain to the mountain hunter armed with a .375 how he could improve his form so that when shooting at a high target angle with a short eye relief scope he doesn't get hit by his scope.

Clearly if a powerful rifle is to be scoped, the scope needs to be mounted well forward. Optimally the ocular is in line with the cocking piece of the bolt and certainly not behind a line even with the rear bow of the trigger guard. The eye relief must be sufficient to allow a natural cheek weld without crawling the stock or holding the head unnaturally far back to attain a full sight picture. Mounted in such a way, the rifleman can shoot from any field position, at any angle without fear of being injured by his scope.
 
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unless you have sloppy form you dont need 4 inches of eye relief and dont get sucked into being a leupy Lemming.
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And perhaps if mommy allowed a bigger allowance, then you might upgrade from a Trashco or Bushwack. :D
 
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