Good scope for a Ruger Scout Rifle?

[1911Dave]

Have a Ruger Scout Rifle coming in Monday. Not looking to use the forward mount rails on it. Want to use the classic mount. I know I need to get some rings for it too. Will be shooting between 50-200 yards with it mainly. One thing I don't have a ton of knowledge with in guns are scopes. Any help is appreciated. Looking to spend between $300-400

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

can't go wrong with the Leupold scout scope, I have one on my mauser pseudo scout. http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/scopes/fx-ii-riflescopes/fx-ii-2-5x28mm-ier-scout/

I do believe it fits in your price range nicely, as well.

 

[BlackStallion]

I recommend leupold. If money I'd tight red field is a nice choice as well. The company is owned by leupold and their glass it pretty damn good. The scope itself just doesn't look as pretty.

 

[ppland]

Dave, i got a gunsight scout last fall, put a burris fullfield II 3x9x40 on the the rear sight mounts fer bout $180 ish. I love it! I not rich so it's the best scope i ever owned on the best gun i ever owned. nice clear glass and gathers mucho light.

 

[Gator 45/70]

ppland speak's the truth...I've handled his scout..Very Nice set-up.

 

[Gus McCrae]

Dave, i got a gunsight scout last fall, put a burris fullfield II 3x9x40 on the the rear sight mounts fer bout $180 ish. I love it! I not rich so it's the best scope i ever owned on the best gun i ever owned. nice clear glass and gathers mucho light.

I have the same scope on a Savage 111 FCNS. It's a good inexpensive scope. I also have a Redfield on a Handi Rifle in .45-70; it's been a good scope too (2-7x33mm).

Scope rings are way important. The Ruger Scope Rings are actually pretty good. I have a set in my tool box that came with one of Ruger's Frontier Scout Rifles which I could never get the screws out (too tight) I kept tearing up torx bits so I gave up. I don't think that's the norm. I'd recommend staying with them since the receiver is already set up for it. I can send you the set I have, but you'll need to get a smith to break them loose for you. PM me if interested.

I have Weaver rail and Weaver 4-Hole Skeleton Rings on the Savage ( http://www.weaveroptics.com/rings_bases/rings/four_hole_skeleton_ring/ ). They are ugly, but work good.... never had them loosen.

Whatever you get, you want something beefy and well made. I had some cheap rings and they've cost me some venison. I actually have some cheaper ones on that Handi Rifle that I need to replace, but I check the torque every time before I take it to the camp and they always seem to need a little tightening before the start of the season.... Sometimes more often. I'll never buy cheap ones again. They don't have to be $100 rings, but not $15 rings.

 

[1911Dave]

Good info guys. Thanks! I am more looking into a rear mount site. I haven't ruled out the front mount, but for my purposes I want a rear.