Scope recommendations for Mark III

Flyfisher · March 16, 2007, 04:20 PM

I'd like to mount a scope on my .22 Ruger Mark III. Although I have numerous handguns (but no hunting rifles), I have never mounted a scope on one. Any suggestions as to brand? I believe that it came with a Weaver scope mount. I'd use it mainly for target plinking, and the eyes could use the relief.

Frankly, when I look at scope options, it's all Greek to me.

MikefromNC · March 16, 2007, 04:41 PM

Do you want a telescopic sight or a red dot? For a telescopic, I'd go with a burris since you don't have to worry about massive recoil on that pistol (not that they don't hold up well, I know a lot of encore shooters that swear by them) . I have a bushnell holosight on mine that I love to zing squirrels and rabbits with, as well as just punching paper. Either way, you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a good scope for that particular pistol. If you want something that is uber-nice, spend a little more and get a leupold or zeiss, but I bet it won't shoot any better than with a cheaper model.
Happy hunting!
Mike

Flyfisher · March 16, 2007, 04:49 PM

Telescopic. Thanks, I forgot to mention that!

BOILERMAN · March 16, 2007, 05:15 PM

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March 16, 2007, 04:20 PM	#1
Flyfisher Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 129	Scope recommendations for Mark III I'd like to mount a scope on my .22 Ruger Mark III. Although I have numerous handguns (but no hunting rifles), I have never mounted a scope on one. Any suggestions as to brand? I believe that it came with a Weaver scope mount. I'd use it mainly for target plinking, and the eyes could use the relief. Frankly, when I look at scope options, it's all Greek to me.

March 16, 2007, 04:49 PM	#3
Flyfisher Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 129	Reply to Mike Telescopic. Thanks, I forgot to mention that!

March 16, 2007, 04:41 PM	#2
MikefromNC Member Join Date: February 26, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 41	Do you want a telescopic sight or a red dot? For a telescopic, I'd go with a burris since you don't have to worry about massive recoil on that pistol (not that they don't hold up well, I know a lot of encore shooters that swear by them) . I have a bushnell holosight on mine that I love to zing squirrels and rabbits with, as well as just punching paper. Either way, you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a good scope for that particular pistol. If you want something that is uber-nice, spend a little more and get a leupold or zeiss, but I bet it won't shoot any better than with a cheaper model. Happy hunting! Mike

March 16, 2007, 05:15 PM	#4
BOILERMAN Member Join Date: March 14, 2007 Posts: 44	Nikon Monarch 2x20 http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/prod...0&product=6565