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Opinions on a scope for a Ruger No. 1 RSI in 7x57
05 September 2024, 04:35
FjoldOpinions on a scope for a Ruger No. 1 RSI in 7x57
I have a Riger No.1 RSI that I have a Leupold VX-3 3-9X X 40 mm scope mounted on.
I think I want to get a little smaller scope for it, so I was considering a Leupold VX-3D 2-8X by 36mm.
Are there any other scopes around that size that I should consider?
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
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06 September 2024, 04:52
LabmanHere's another option.
https://cameralandny.com/shop/...c0?variation=1248251
Tom Z
NRA Life Member
06 September 2024, 16:04
swmSwaro Z3. 3x9x36
06 September 2024, 16:47
FjoldThanks, you guys think alike.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite
07 September 2024, 03:20
eagle27The Swaro has a rather bulky looking ocular lens housing so will still look larger on the Ruger No.1 whereas the Leupold 2-8X36 has a trim looking ocular housing and the power change assist button can be unscrewed to trim off the power change ring too. Overall I think the Leupold will better achieve a smaller scope profile for your Ruger.
https://www.leupold.com/vx-3hd...zl-duplex-riflescope07 September 2024, 16:47
Fjoldquote:
Originally posted by eagle27:
The Swaro has a rather bulky looking ocular lens housing so will still look larger on the Ruger No.1 whereas the Leupold 2-8X36 has a trim looking ocular housing and the power change assist button can be unscrewed to trim off the power change ring too. Overall I think the Leupold will better achieve a smaller scope profile for your Ruger.
https://www.leupold.com/vx-3hd...zl-duplex-riflescope
Thanks, when I looked at the Swaro, I thought the same thing.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite
09 September 2024, 09:01
Peter ConnanIt's a pity they don't still make the smaller scopes with the old-style adjustment caps.
Maybe see if you can find an older 2-7? I have one on my 7x57 falling block. A great match.
02 October 2024, 17:18
KevinNYAn elegant little rifle that would look great with an elegant old Leupold M8-4X.
03 October 2024, 17:30
kda55One of the problems with the No.1 is getting proper eye relief without crawling all the way up the stock even with the Ruger extension rings. I've tried many combos over the years and the Leupold 4 or 6x seem about the best for useability, magnification and style.
04 November 2024, 22:34
AtkinsonMine wears a 3x Leupold and it looks great and has never failed me and the 7x57. I have a draw full of 3x and 4x Leupolds, they just fit a compact gun especially full stocked hunting rifles..ZMy Ruger # 1fwt in 270 wears a M-8 2x7x28 (same size as a M8 4x) notice the X28) slim clean rifles deserve scopes that match the gun IMO
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
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Filer, Idaho, 83328
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05 November 2024, 15:37
p dog shooterMy no.1 sporter wears a 3x9 compact Burris.
Just the right size.
But I don't buy Burris anymore as it took a couple of years and back and forth a letter to the company president to get them to warrantee and replace a scope.
a 2.5 to 7 or 8 Leupold would be just right with their extra aiming dots.