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May 5, 2018, 10:24 AM | #1 |
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Scope recommendations for Ruger American Predator in 6.5CM
Just curious to know what some of you are using. I want to punch paper and hunt hogs.
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May 5, 2018, 11:42 AM | #2 |
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Any 3 to 9 X 40, or 2.5 to 8 x 40 hunting scope will do nicely. Same as any other hunting rifle.
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May 5, 2018, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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Sorry, but we do need more info.
Punch paper how far? Average distance for hogs? Are all shots within 100 yards? 300? 500? Do you want/need a hold over scope? What is your budget? |
May 5, 2018, 06:57 PM | #4 |
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Put a Trijicon Accupower 3-9X40 on my son’s rifle. Dang good little set up.
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May 6, 2018, 09:18 AM | #5 |
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I use a Vortex Viper 4-16/44 BDC reticle on my Creedmoor,,,really nice glass.
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May 9, 2018, 02:59 AM | #6 |
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Depends on what you are using and how much $$ you want to put into. It. The range you will be shooting out to 100 yds, 200 yds, 300 or greater yards? I also vote for a 4-16/44 you can get a Vortex Viper or Crossfire II depending on your budget.
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May 9, 2018, 01:57 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the recommendations.
To answer some of your questions, hunting range will be 200-300yds max, and target shooting max of 500yds I would imagine. I’m not a budget per se. |
May 10, 2018, 02:03 PM | #8 | |
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If you can spend $1500 you could get something like a Leupold VX5HD 3-15x which would close the gap and do pretty well for both applications. If you are spending say $200-$300 something like a Nikon Prostaff 7 3-12x42 or a Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x42 would probably work well. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk |
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May 10, 2018, 02:18 PM | #9 |
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I've got a Vortex Diamondback 3-12x42 on a Ranch 300 Blackout and it is a sweet scope indeed with Burris Z Rings. That 12X will give a little more reach and still compact yet effective
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May 11, 2018, 06:39 PM | #10 |
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S.W.F.A. 3 x 15
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May 11, 2018, 07:00 PM | #11 |
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Last time I was shopping, I could still find Leupold 4-12x40 vxII for under $300, all in. Nice scope and the weight is less than most 3-9x40.
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June 3, 2018, 06:17 AM | #12 |
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If you will not be hoofing it around a lot and want a scope that has a wide array of future expansion look into the Athlon line. I was pleasantly surprised with their price vs performance and the glass is surprising. If you have a lot of foot work in your future stick to the Leupold or Nikkons.
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June 3, 2018, 07:30 AM | #13 |
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My usual preference is for Vortex. The 4-12X42 Crossfire II does well for what you mention.
But lately i've been more into Sightron. Their 4-12X40 SIH would suit your purposes also. Both about the same money. To me the Sightron has better glass though.
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