hunting scope suggestions for mini-30

checkmyswag · January 18, 2012, 04:47 PM

I'm not entirely sure I want to scope it, but I'm considering it.

This is my do everything rifle, would be primarily for deer/hog hunting up to 200 yards and social work if ever needed.

I know I don't need a high power scope.

Would I be better off to mount it traditionally or scout style?
What power do you recommend?
Fixed or variable?
Red dot style or traditional?
Specific suggestions/brands/models?

Bigfatts · January 18, 2012, 04:59 PM

I've always thought a 3-9 power variable is a good all around hunting scope. Maybe a 2-7 for a more compact fit. As for brands I'd recommend Sightron, Mueller, Burris and Zeiss. I'm not a fan of the Nikons I've had but they also make decent glass.

1tfl · January 18, 2012, 05:27 PM

I have a compact Weaver 1-3X20 scope on my Marlin that works well.
Good quality glass with sufficient magnification to reach 200 yards.

publius · January 18, 2012, 07:51 PM

I vote 2x7 Leupold, conventianally mounted, of course.

MOshooter65202 · January 18, 2012, 09:20 PM

Something in 1 1/2-7 power variable scope with an objective lens around 32mm should make a good match for the mini 30 up 200 yards or so.

I have a DPMS LR308 AP4 Carbine with a Burris 1 1/2-6x32 variable scope w/illuminated reticle,the scope works good for a carbine size rifle with a good balance not feeling top heavy.

Art Eatman · January 18, 2012, 11:13 PM

I used a Weaver K4 on my Mini-14s. This was back when the old B-Square mount was all there was. Worked okay. Fine for jackrabbits and coyotes.

farmerboy · January 18, 2012, 11:19 PM

Fixed four but if I owned one it would be open sighted.

checkmyswag · January 19, 2012, 10:50 PM

Will probably go with open sights if it/I shoot decent that way, otherwise will consider what you all have mentioned here. Thanks.

bamaranger · January 27, 2012, 03:04 AM

Got a 1x4x Leu on mine, but 2-7x would be good too.......one of those on my x39 bolt rifle. A scout rigged Mini is not on my list of things to have. With factory rings and the nifty Ruger mounting system, the Mini ranch rifles are good to go w/ me.

January 18, 2012, 04:47 PM	#1
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	hunting scope suggestions for mini-30 I'm not entirely sure I want to scope it, but I'm considering it. This is my do everything rifle, would be primarily for deer/hog hunting up to 200 yards and social work if ever needed. I know I don't need a high power scope. Would I be better off to mount it traditionally or scout style? What power do you recommend? Fixed or variable? Red dot style or traditional? Specific suggestions/brands/models?

January 18, 2012, 07:51 PM	#4
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	I vote 2x7 Leupold, conventianally mounted, of course. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

January 27, 2012, 03:04 AM	#9
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	mine Got a 1x4x Leu on mine, but 2-7x would be good too.......one of those on my x39 bolt rifle. A scout rigged Mini is not on my list of things to have. With factory rings and the nifty Ruger mounting system, the Mini ranch rifles are good to go w/ me.

January 18, 2012, 04:59 PM	#2
Bigfatts Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2005 Location: Lutz Posts: 1,528	I've always thought a 3-9 power variable is a good all around hunting scope. Maybe a 2-7 for a more compact fit. As for brands I'd recommend Sightron, Mueller, Burris and Zeiss. I'm not a fan of the Nikons I've had but they also make decent glass.

January 18, 2012, 05:27 PM	#3
1tfl Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2007 Posts: 287	I have a compact Weaver 1-3X20 scope on my Marlin that works well. Good quality glass with sufficient magnification to reach 200 yards.

January 18, 2012, 09:20 PM	#5
MOshooter65202 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2011 Posts: 471	Something in 1 1/2-7 power variable scope with an objective lens around 32mm should make a good match for the mini 30 up 200 yards or so. I have a DPMS LR308 AP4 Carbine with a Burris 1 1/2-6x32 variable scope w/illuminated reticle,the scope works good for a carbine size rifle with a good balance not feeling top heavy.

January 18, 2012, 11:13 PM	#6
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	I used a Weaver K4 on my Mini-14s. This was back when the old B-Square mount was all there was. Worked okay. Fine for jackrabbits and coyotes.

January 18, 2012, 11:19 PM	#7
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	Fixed four but if I owned one it would be open sighted.

January 19, 2012, 10:50 PM	#8
checkmyswag Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,328	Will probably go with open sights if it/I shoot decent that way, otherwise will consider what you all have mentioned here. Thanks.