Scout Scopes?

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Hello all: I am considering mounting a scout scope on my Mini 14. I am currently looking at the Burris and Leupold models and I am inquiring if anyone has had any experience with these models or scout scopes in general. Are they worth the money ?. How are they for 100 - 150 yard accuracy and are they practical for hunting purposes? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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I put a HiLux LER scope on my M44 and took my first buck with it at around 75y-80y. Accuracy probably depends more on the rifle you place the scope on, than the scope itself. For a 70y old rifle, I was very happy with the optic! ;)

The Hi-Lux was and affordable option for the rifle I placed it on, but iI would have no qualms about putting it on a Gunsite Scout if I owned one.
 
I put a Leupold on my Win 94.
To be honest I haven't used it yet.
But it shoulders great and seems like a good different sighting solution.
Maybe I'll drag it out tomorrow...
 
I like scout scopes, and have several hunting rifles set up with them. The only negative feature that I see is the reduced field of view compared to a conventional scope, but this is more than offset by the fact that you have excellent peripheral vision around the target using your non-shooting eye. To get the full benefit, you must shoot with both eyes open...some people seem to have problems with this.

It's also a good idea IMHO to get a low-power scope (say about 2x - 2.5x) or a zoom model that bottoms out that low. It makes tracking moving targets easier, especially when you are still accustoming yourself to the use of this type of scope.
 
Sweet! Just the thread i wanted. Ok i was thinking of the leapold 2 fx? Its a scout scope running to 7x i think

I want to optimize my gunsite. Just was going to ask if anyone had any suggestions.
 
jjohnwm said:
I like scout scopes, and have several hunting rifles set up with them. The only negative feature that I see is the reduced field of view compared to a conventional scope, but this is more than offset by the fact that you have excellent peripheral vision around the target using your non-shooting eye. To get the full benefit, you must shoot with both eyes open...some people seem to have problems with this.

It's also a good idea IMHO to get a low-power scope (say about 2x - 2.5x) or a zoom model that bottoms out that low. It makes tracking moving targets easier, especially when you are still accustoming yourself to the use of this type of scope.
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That's what I like to hear...hunting rifles set up means field experience. Thanks very much for the reply! Which scout scope do you have that you like the best and why?
 
I just ordered a Vortex Crossfire II 1-4x24 for my Cx4 because I knew I'd be only doing short(ish) ranges with a 9mm so I didn't really have a use for higher magnification. I wanted an illuminated dot at 1x AND some measure of magnification for bench/target shooting, so it seemed a reasonably low-priced compromise.

I may still get a scout scope instead if I find I need more eye relief, though, so I'm keeping an eye on this thread, thanks for the opinions, those that use the scout scopes!
 
ten ring said:
That's what I like to hear...hunting rifles set up means field experience. Thanks very much for the reply! Which scout scope do you have that you like the best and why?
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I like the variable models that allow me to increase magnification for the occasional longer shot. I just received a Leupold 2-7x that I am putting on my Steyr Scout, I have a Burris 2-7x on a Mini14 that's perfect for coyotes, and a couple of the HiLux 2-7x scopes on other guns. I think that, for the money, the HiLux are unbeatable...probably not Leupold build quality, but comparable optics and about 1/3 the price. I also have a few fixed 2.5x and 2.75x scout scopes, for use on .45-70 rifles or as back-up scopes for other guns.

I also think it's worthwhile to set up a .22 with a scout scope, to allow easy practice. If you happen to have a 10/22 with a .920 barrel on it, you can get a scope mount that requires drilling and tapping a couple of holes on the barrel, and then cantilevers back over the receiver. The idea is to keep the scope on the barrel rather than the receiver, to increase accuracy...but it also allows you to reverse the scope mount, so that it extends forward instead of backward. Voila! Instant scout rifle!
 
jjohnwm said:
I like scout scopes, and have several hunting rifles set up with them. The only negative feature that I see is the reduced field of view compared to a conventional scope, but this is more than offset by the fact that you have excellent peripheral vision around the target using your non-shooting eye. To get the full benefit, you must shoot with both eyes open...some people seem to have problems with this.

It's also a good idea IMHO to get a low-power scope (say about 2x - 2.5x) or a zoom model that bottoms out that low. It makes tracking moving targets easier, especially when you are still accustoming yourself to the use of this type of scope.
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I also find you get glare from the sun easier when it's behind you on the horizon, with a conventional scope your face is closer to the scope and shadows the sun over your shoulder, not a big deal but a difference.

I've got a Aim Sport 2-7x32 (30mm tube range finder reticle) on an enfield that I really like, had a couple offers from a friend to buy it form me.
 
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