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What scope for 9.3x74R Ruger#1

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18 June 2007, 10:42
ZERMEL
What scope for 9.3x74R Ruger#1
Opinions and ideas please


Fred M.
zermel@shaw.ca
18 June 2007, 19:36
Dr. Lou
I put a Leupold VXI 1-4 shotgun scope with heavy reticle and 75 yd paralax on my #1 in 35 Whelen and will do the same with the 9.3x74R. I also sent my rings back to Ruger and had them exchaneged for the double extended version. The VXI 1-4 goes for about $189 on the web. My second choice would be something in a 2-7. Lou


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18 June 2007, 20:36
army aviator
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Originally posted by ZERMEL:
Opinions and ideas please



I have the Leupold Euro 30mm 1.25 x 4 with a heavy #4 reticle on my 376 Steyr. It is very small light and short and very clear. I took a big Eland through the neck last month at 200 yards using this combination. However, I think I will move up to the 2x7x33 Euro for this rifle. On your rifle I think it would be near perfect. Length is 9.4" weight is 10.5 oz/298 grams Eye relief 4.4(1.25) to 3.8(4x). Maximun ring spacing is 5.4". Front ring 2.1" rear ring 2.0" FOV is 74.2' at 1.25x and 28.9' at 4x. Hope this helps.
19 June 2007, 07:30
LJS
i just put a matte VX 1.5X5 with a heavy duplex on mine. The standard rings were Ok for me. The scope looks great on the gun and will give me all the flexibility I need with it. The 1X4 would probably be an equally good choice. I tried to find a German #4 reticle but could not locate one. Good luck with your 9.3!