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Offline razmuz

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Scope for Lightweight (20 barrel) Ruger rifle
« on: December 16, 2003, 01:37:53 PM »
I found out my compact scopes are not long enough for this rifle; need at least five inches between the shoulders.  A 3X9 Leo doesn't looked balanced.  Any suggestions?
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2003, 01:53:06 PM »
I have a simmons atec on my ruger lightweight 270.It is a 2.8 x10x44and sofar has been a good scope,also have one on my m77 in .280 ,it is four years old and going strong.
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2003, 03:08:50 PM »
By long enough do you mean you can't mount the scopes or you can't move them back far enough? Ruger does make extension rings.
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Won't Fit
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2003, 03:09:48 PM »
Small scopes just won't fit.  I'm going to need a least five inches between the shoulders.  Extened or expanded rings take away from this small rifle.  All of the big scopes will work fine.  I'm looking for a compact that will fit and create a neat little package.  I know what the problem is, I just thought that one of you out there might know of the perfect scope for this rifle.
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Scope for Lightweight (20 barrel) Ruger rif
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2003, 05:05:37 AM »
Razmuz, I have a Burris Signature 1.5x6 on my Ruger MKII .243 that should work (5.5" between bells). It's not a true compact scope but it would look good. The Pentax Lightseeker 1.5x6 has the same dimensions. (assembled by Burris with Pentax' glass) It has a smallish objective lens but is very bright in dim light, especially on low power. It is a very clear scope too. I've read the Nikon Monarch is not listed as a compact but one of the big name gun writers praises them for short action rifles. SWFA has the best prices on Pentax scopes. That's where I bought my 2x8 Lightseeker.
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Scope for Lightweight (20 barrel) Ruger rif
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2003, 04:31:54 PM »
Don't forget some of the older scopes.  I have one on GB #14462414 that would look great on a Ruger 77 RL.  I just held it up to my wifes in 257 Roberts and it has plenty of tube length.  In fact if I don't sell the scope that is where it is going to go.  That rifle just looks better with a smaller scope.  I've got smaller scopes on most of my hunting rifles, either small variables or straight powers.  Give though to a straight M8 Leupold 4x.  Great scope and light and compact.

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SCOPE FOR RUGER WITH 20 INCH BARREL
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2003, 04:30:21 PM »
I HAVE A RUGER M77/22 HORNET, WHICH IS VERY SIMILAR IN PHYSICAL SIZE TO YOUR RIFLE.  I HAVE A LEUPOLD M8 4X33 SCOPE ON IT.  IT LOOKS AND WORKS GREAT.  THE SCOPE IS VERY MUCH IN PROPORTION WITH THE RIFLE.
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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2003, 04:00:22 PM »
I'm checking out all your responses.  A 2X, 4X or 6X would be great for hunting and is all I really need.  However, my eyes are so old I need at least a 7 power to sight in with.
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scope for ruger with 20 inch barrel
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2003, 04:25:18 PM »
you might want to look at the old leupold vari X-2,  in 2x-7x if you need at least 7x.  Sometimes you can find them used for a decent price, check out e-bay.  Good luck
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2003, 04:25:28 PM »
I just checked out a Redfield 2-7 Widefield I have.  It is 11.75 inches long and has 6 inch ring spacing available.  I don't know about any of the new scopes that are available now.
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2004, 02:45:34 AM »
You could try a 2x7x32 Bushnell Elite 3200.  Although not a true compact you'll get 6 inches between the bells and have a great scope to boot.  I really like mine.  T
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