Scope for 7x57 mauser

[SuperCub]

Another good scope that is lightweight is a fixed 4 power of good quality. A Leupold M8 (shown) or a Bushnell Scopechief VI are both excellent choices for a sporting rifle.

 

[Meroh]

^^This!^^ ..... I use a Leupold 2.5-8 on my 7x57. It's pretty much the perfect scope for everyday hunting.

I would not go 30mm tube or 50mm AO so as to keep the scope as compact and low to the bore as possible. Big scopes are clunky looking on a sporting rifle.

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Also with the bigger scopes, they add more weight. If you are lugging a rifle around weight is a consideration.

 

[Dosing]

fawcettsonline.com/product/nikon-6x42-mc2-m-np-d/

Have one ready to go on my 7x57. For 400m I would go 8x if I could.

 

[Meroh]

Tasco, yes Tasco !, sold an excellent scope called World Class. However their model line was except for that one, junk.

Not just that one, all the earlier Japan optics by Tasco were great. I remember, back in the early 80's Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard were all equipped with Japan made Tasco Binoculars. They made a great name for themselves, then move their production and very quickly gained market share (cheaper) and ruined their reputation. Today, they are plastic junk.

 

[Meroh]

Oops.

 

[RichardSlinger]

I have a Leupold 3.5-10x40mm VX3 on my 7x57 works great but I've also had a 2-7x33 that I actually liked better and was plenty for 300m shooting at game.
I may switch back to the 2-7 or get a 2.5-8 one of these days.

 

[dcan]

Hello to all,

Talked about this last year with a friend and was going to get another scope for my deer rifle. Currently it has a Bushnell Elite 10x (Japan) on it and I want something more hunt friendly for closer shots, but want to maintain that magnification for the long shots when they present themselves. I also hunt low light conditions in a cedar swamp so light is dim even when sun is up. I like the amount of light transmission the fixed 10 has, but when it's 10 power it's hard to focus on something within 50 yards.

I was looking at the Bushnell 4500 2.5-10 and the Burris Full field 2.5-10. The Bushnell has a 30mm tube and I think would allow more light to enter compared to a 1" tube. I have not looked through either glass and would like a general idea what to look for in a scope around that $400 mark. I realize the 4500 is priced at 440, but I'll just have to round up some more beer empties to make up the difference.

This gun gets used one week of the year currently and lives in the safe for the remaining 51, that's why the price cap is set lower. Max shooting would be under 300 yards, I just don't feel comfortable shooting further than that with this gun.

I'm open to any suggestions and brands, I'm not a brand specific guy, but my Bushnells have treated me well. And this fixed 10 will be for sale when I find another one to take its place.

Thanks for your time

Josh

Hi at 75 this year I enjoy my Mausers along with all the others.
My favorite scope for these are the Swarovski 1 inch 3X9
A fantastic scope optically and wonderful light gathering abilities.
Also looks fantastic on the rifle .
Not overpowering..
Do yourself a favor and stop at a shop at a shop and look at one of these