This will be my first 204 Ruger. It will be primarily used on prairie dogs, and maybe the odd coyote from time to time.

I am looking at the Nikon Monarch 6-24X50. Is this potentially overkill? Any recommendations for new glass to sit atop a Weatherby Vangard Varmint in 204 ruger?

Man, I'm looking forward to heating up the barrel!!

Thanks,

6.5-24x sounds like a good choice for shooting pdogs, but may be a little too large/heavy to tote around for shooting called coyotes. I have a 4-12x Leupold VX2 on my Remington 700 in 204, but my rifle has a medium sporter contour barrel and is more of a walking varmint rifle than a 400+ yard pdog shooter.

Jeff

quote:

Originally posted by 260remguy:
6.5-24x sounds like a good choice for shooting pdogs, but may be a little too large/heavy to tote around for shooting called coyotes.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff,

Just to clarify things. This really won't be a toting gun. I'll leave that to the 22-250. The 'yotes would mainly be more of a target of opportunity.

Thanks,

graybird,
My prairie dog rifles both wear 6-24 scopes. I used a 6-18 leupy with the plex reticle on one for a while and didn't think it was enough. I'm much happier with a 6-24 and the mil-dot reticle. I don't really use the mil-dot I just use it for hold off estimation.

Also for prairie dogs, I don't think you need a very high quality (expensive) scope. My $100 Eagle Eye is as good, if not better than my Leupold for p dogs.

I've got a Leupold 6.5x20 on my 204 and a couple of other 22 centerfires. If often find myself not using the higher magnifications. But it is nice to have the option of cranking them up to full power.

quote:

Originally posted by graybird:
This will be my first 204 Ruger. It will be primarily used on prairie dogs, and maybe the odd coyote from time to time.

I am looking at the Nikon Monarch 6-24X50. Is this potentially overkill? Any recommendations for new glass to sit atop a Weatherby Vangard Varmint in 204 ruger?

Man, I'm looking forward to heating up the barrel!!

Thanks,

Excellent choice in my opinion.

I don't think it is overkill at all.

Jim

I do not see much use for a 50 mm lense for varmints. Light gathering is not a priority for varmint scopes. IMO the most important feature is tracking. Good glass is important also . I would look at the Bushnell 4200, 6X24X40. I just bought a new one for $403 out the door. The tracking on the 4200 is great considering the price range of the scope. The scope tracks better than the 4X12 Monarch that I have, and I believe the 4200 glass is every bit as good. Tom.

mine has a Leup 6-18 VXII

Mine wear Nikon 6-18. I like the 1" scope tube.