Need a Scope, Any Suggestions??

Monty Grubbs · November 19, 2002, 09:01 AM

I am ordering a Ruger Compact Rifle in .223. It has the stainless steel, 16.5" barrel.

I will use it for a truck gun. Mainly shooting coyotes and jackrabbits. No big game, no long-range shots.

Obviously, I want the scope to be silver to match the gun.

Any suggestions??

Swamp Yankee · November 19, 2002, 06:15 PM

Two very good scopes in the $200 to $250 range in silver come to mind.
First would be a Burris Compact series in 3X9X32. The second would be a Nikon Buckmaster 3X9X40. Both are well made, have excellent optics and offer lifetime warranty.
Take Care

John in ca · November 24, 2002, 01:15 AM

I'd get a Leupold Var III in 2.5 X 8, or 4.5 X 14, depending on what's more important, fast handling or precision. I like their 2.5 X 8. They're both short scopes and would look good on your compact rifle. If you ever get another rifle, you'll always a good scope you can swap it on, and it's backed by the lifetime warranty. I think alot of manufacturer's offer a lifetime warranty, but some of them you have to send the product back more frequently. Leupold's are tough as nails.

November 19, 2002, 09:01 AM	#1
Monty Grubbs Member Join Date: January 29, 2002 Location: City of Champions-Artesia, NM Posts: 44	Need a Scope, Any Suggestions?? I am ordering a Ruger Compact Rifle in .223. It has the stainless steel, 16.5" barrel. I will use it for a truck gun. Mainly shooting coyotes and jackrabbits. No big game, no long-range shots. Obviously, I want the scope to be silver to match the gun. Any suggestions??

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November 19, 2002, 06:15 PM	#2
Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2000 Location: Northeastern Ct. Posts: 1,019	Two very good scopes in the $200 to $250 range in silver come to mind. First would be a Burris Compact series in 3X9X32. The second would be a Nikon Buckmaster 3X9X40. Both are well made, have excellent optics and offer lifetime warranty. Take Care

November 24, 2002, 01:15 AM	#3
John in ca Member Join Date: August 26, 2002 Posts: 80	I'd get a Leupold Var III in 2.5 X 8, or 4.5 X 14, depending on what's more important, fast handling or precision. I like their 2.5 X 8. They're both short scopes and would look good on your compact rifle. If you ever get another rifle, you'll always a good scope you can swap it on, and it's backed by the lifetime warranty. I think alot of manufacturer's offer a lifetime warranty, but some of them you have to send the product back more frequently. Leupold's are tough as nails.