I need advice...I have purchased a Ruger #1 303Br as a gift for my son. I already have a Bushnell Trophy 4-12x40 wide angle scope. Can I have it mounted on the Ruger...I think he will use it for hunting deer & maybe bear...I am not a hunter so I need advice as to a scope that will work for him...thanks for your advice ...
Ruger #1 303Br & Bushnell Scope
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Its a Leupold model scope, and a 2-7x33mm would be a good choice for the No.1. Other good choices would be a fixed 4x33mm, 1-4x20mm, 1.5-5x20mm or 1.75-6x32mm.
The No.1 deserves good glass.
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/scopes/
Most scopes don't have enough eye relief to use on Ruger #1 & #3's at the higher powers unless you use Rugers extension rings.. Anyway that's been my experience owning 6 of the buggers..
I use a cheap Bushnell Banner 3X9 Shotgun scope with major eye relief to work up loads then go to open sites or NECG peep or use a old Burris 1 3/4X5 with a looong tube..
The front bead on the Rugers is also quite small and you my want to order a white bead replacement from NECG is you plan on using open sites.. The same white bead can be had from Brownells..
Just a heads up if you are planning on using your Ruger .303 for hunting this season..
I use a cheap Bushnell Banner 3X9 Shotgun scope with major eye relief to work up loads then go to open sites or NECG peep or use a old Burris 1 3/4X5 with a looong tube..
The front bead on the Rugers is also quite small and you my want to order a white bead replacement from NECG is you plan on using open sites.. The same white bead can be had from Brownells..
Just a heads up if you are planning on using your Ruger .303 for hunting this season..
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You are all inconsiderate bastards.. Do none of you just think .. Wow what an amazing present from a father to a son...
My parents have always had thoughtful gifts but I would flip if I got one of these.
After all of that, I would recommend something like the VXII in 2-7x33mm.
My parents have always had thoughtful gifts but I would flip if I got one of these.
After all of that, I would recommend something like the VXII in 2-7x33mm.
Unless you want to invest in a set of extension rings for your Ruger, you need a scope with lots of eye relief. Leupold is about as good as it gets. Leupold's new Redfield line has loads of relief also...might be worth a try. Regards, Eagleye.
Firstly, OP - I want to compliment you for being such a great father. We all wish our dad's would do that for us. I trust he will be very thankful.
Secondly, if money were on the tighter side, I might recommend a nice fixed power classic scope such as a weaver k-series or perhaps a leupold fixed power M8/FX series in either 4x or 6x. Great classic scopes for a rifle that was born to be a classic.
Secondly, if money were on the tighter side, I might recommend a nice fixed power classic scope such as a weaver k-series or perhaps a leupold fixed power M8/FX series in either 4x or 6x. Great classic scopes for a rifle that was born to be a classic.
Dominion Link
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I've ordered a Redfield 2-7x from Clay to go with #1 .303 Brit.. $159. Will make a real nice rig.
Great gift for your boy- congrats!
Great gift for your boy- congrats!
I want thank everyone for their imput & I think that I will contact Clay & if he has not shipped my son's rifle I will ask him to mount a scope on it...I wonder if he is reading this...I am very proud of my son who has done 2 tours in Afanghanistan & in January he & his wife made me a grandfather....lots of reasons to be proud....thanks everyone...
