Scout rifle optic suggestions
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duncansuds
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- Weyburn, SK
Is the scout referring to the intended configuration, or the rifle style?? Forward mounted.. I would be looking variable 2-7 power Leupold. Over the action, maybe a 2-10 or something in that range. I went with a NF with a simple reticle. Keep it simple and low powered.
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Jimmy2fingers
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- Edmonton, Alberta
Believe it or not. The best optics i found for mine are the original iron sights!
I have left a 3x9x40 scope in the rings in case the kids borrow it.
I use this rifle to hunt deer in the bush where the longest shot I will get is 150 yards.
Any hunting I do past that range I use a different rifle.
Also I added a muzzle brake and use 125 gr Hornady Custom Lite bullets. The scout is currently my favourite short range compact hunting rifle. Good luck in your search.
I have left a 3x9x40 scope in the rings in case the kids borrow it.
I use this rifle to hunt deer in the bush where the longest shot I will get is 150 yards.
Any hunting I do past that range I use a different rifle.
Also I added a muzzle brake and use 125 gr Hornady Custom Lite bullets. The scout is currently my favourite short range compact hunting rifle. Good luck in your search.
Burris or Leupold 1.75 or 2.5x scout scope. Works quite well for what a scout rifle was intended for. - dan
YUP ! Red dot is extremely fast and accurate ! jmo RJ
I think you should start with your rifle, and account for both its strengths and limitations. I bought a brand new Savage 110 Scout in .308, and there is (what I believe to be) a known issue that the front sights are too low. It limits *my* use of the factory sights to about 50 yards max.
I ended up ditching the entire scout optic system and mounted a rail + scope over the action, in the more traditional location. I'm much happier with the rifle & scope now. The scout scope concept seems a bit goofy to me, personally.
So, my advice would be to see what you can do with the iron sights (if you even have them) and honestly, even for short range ontario bush hunting, get a regular scope setup. You'll spend a bit more, but you'll have many more options available to you.
If you're committed to the scout scope configuration, then I can't offer much first hand advice.
I ended up ditching the entire scout optic system and mounted a rail + scope over the action, in the more traditional location. I'm much happier with the rifle & scope now. The scout scope concept seems a bit goofy to me, personally.
So, my advice would be to see what you can do with the iron sights (if you even have them) and honestly, even for short range ontario bush hunting, get a regular scope setup. You'll spend a bit more, but you'll have many more options available to you.
If you're committed to the scout scope configuration, then I can't offer much first hand advice.
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- Blaster land, Okanagan BC
Red dot or a 2-7x32 with QD rings to be able to use iron when you need to.
This!! Ive been through it all. And in the end, i went with irons. 150yards and under, peep sight irons are very hard to beat.
I used peep sights extensively for a lot of years, and they are head and shoulders above any open sights when it comes to speed and accuracy...if you practice and know how to use them properly.
But, throughout those several decades of using them, I never ever once found an instance where they were superior in any way to a low-power scope, except of course in terms of light weight and compactness. Appropriate scopes are at least as fast, easier to shoot accurately and unquestionably brighter and clearer in all circumstances, including thick cover...if you practice and know how to use them properly.
But, throughout those several decades of using them, I never ever once found an instance where they were superior in any way to a low-power scope, except of course in terms of light weight and compactness. Appropriate scopes are at least as fast, easier to shoot accurately and unquestionably brighter and clearer in all circumstances, including thick cover...if you practice and know how to use them properly.
Doowroh, not that it matters as you’ve solved the issue for yourself, but I think you have it backwards, front sights operate opposite of rear sights. So, if the front sight was too low your point of impact would be too high. If you did want to try to remedy the iron sight issue you could try to file down the front sight post, this will move your point of impact up, enabling you to use the irons for further out.
Now, to the scout scope question. I have the vortex 2-7 on one scout and the weaver 4x on another. Before I get jumped all over for having two scouts, I will say it isn’t my first choice for an optic mounting system, sometimes you have to work with what you have. Between the two styles of scopes (fixed vs variable) I would say it’ll come down to weight / bulk and how you want to shoot it. The weaver is much lighter and more compact, but at 4x and with a fairly thin reticle it is more difficult to shoot with both eyes open. The vortex set on 2.5-2.75 is amazing for shooting with both eyes open, and the option of cranking it up to 7x is always nice, but it is a heavier and bulkier design.
Happy scope hunting
Now, to the scout scope question. I have the vortex 2-7 on one scout and the weaver 4x on another. Before I get jumped all over for having two scouts, I will say it isn’t my first choice for an optic mounting system, sometimes you have to work with what you have. Between the two styles of scopes (fixed vs variable) I would say it’ll come down to weight / bulk and how you want to shoot it. The weaver is much lighter and more compact, but at 4x and with a fairly thin reticle it is more difficult to shoot with both eyes open. The vortex set on 2.5-2.75 is amazing for shooting with both eyes open, and the option of cranking it up to 7x is always nice, but it is a heavier and bulkier design.
Happy scope hunting
