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jms0021
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I will be purchasing a Ruger No. 1 (RSI), the international version with the mannlicher stock. This is going to be in a 30-06. Here is a link to the gun. If it works....
I am going to be using the gun primarily for deer hunting, and I don't foresee any shots beyond 200 yards.
I need help with choosing the right scope for this gun. The price range I have in mind is less than or around $500. I've heard a little bit about the Bushnell 4200 and was also considering a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40. I am pretty much open to any kind of scope, so if you have any idea in this price range just let me know. Thanks.
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http://www.lipseys.com/eImages/1rsi-99.jpg
here's a pic of the gun....if it works. Any ideas for the scope?
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Just my opinion but for ME that rifle screams 32mm obj lense diam or under! Bushnells new 1.25-4x24mm 4200 ought to be a winner. NICE reticle but I'm not familiar with illuminated scopes at all although a lit dot should be OKAY.
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FWIW, I just picked up a # 1 and scoped it with the Elite 4200 3-9. I did put one offset (extension) ring on the back, and I think it looks just fine. It's great glass and has that "killer" look written all over it. Either of the scopes you mentioned are fine, but the Elite is sure a good deal (for the dollar) now. Good luck with your selection.
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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seems like a perfect solution...
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Sounds good. Thanks for the ideas.
I just looked up the scope mounts that come with the gun, and it looks like they are for a 1" tube and up to a 52 mm. Does that mean that the 30 mm tube will not work with those mounts?
Also what is that advantages of a smaller objective? I've always heard it the bigger the objective the more light you could gather.
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You need 30mm rings for a 30mm tubed scope.
A smaller objective will let you mount the scope lower. This is sometimes prefered because it lets you get your cheek down on the stock for more comfort and easier alignment between the scope and your eye. A larger objective gives a larger exit pupil at higher powers than a scope with a smaller objective. There is a point of diminishing returns that varies from shooter to shooter. Large scopes can be ungainly on trim sporters and the Ruger International certainly is. |
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Very neat looking rifle. I, too, would keep it trim and not overscope it.
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Thanks Tahqua. I know very little about those scopes. I'll have to check them out. I'll probably have to get some new rings with it too if I got to a smaller objective.
What do you think about the
Leupold 1.5-5x20 Mark 4 MR/T Riflescope ?I think it sounds like a pretty good one, I like the reticle on this one too.
Thanks Ed.
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I think that is one of Dale Clifford's favorites. If he catches this he may have some comments. The glass is going to be fine, I don't know much about the reticle.
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sounds good tahqua. I like the reticle, but it looks like it is fine. I've got one fine reticle, and if you're in the woods it is difficult to see. So i'll have to think about what will be best. Thanks for all of yalls comments and ideas. I'm blowing a bunch of money on the gun so I want to get a good scope that work out well too. Thanks again.
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Here's a pic of the reticle on the last scope i posted.
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