Just picked up a sweet No 3 in .223. Looking for a nice 3x9 or higher. Think a compact may look more correct.

vx111 in 2.5x8

you might get away with a 3.5x10 but thats getting on the large size if you care about looks.

Pardon the slight side-track on this
post, but do No.3's come drilled and
tapped for a scope mount ? Any details
here will be appreciated.

thanks, dxr

yes, I found a set of Ruger bases for the #3. Their available.

Yes, Redfield Sr mounts reside on my No. 3 30/40 Krag

Weaver mounts with a Loupold 1 3/4 X 6 on a 30/40 Krag

My Ruger #3 was not drilled and tapped for mounts.Here is my own mounting system with Weaver bases Rear #57 front #45. The scope is a Leo 1.5-5. Cal 375 Win. #1 Wood and a modified leaver.

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Originally posted by uplandr:
Just picked up a sweet No 3 in .223. Looking for a nice 3x9 or higher. Think a compact may look more correct.

Getting a tube or eye relief long enough to work with the Ruger #1s and 3s can be a problem. If you are going to shoot smaller varmints you might consider the Leupold 6X ?Alaskan that was made a few years. They are kind of expensive when you find them new. They are a 7/8" tube and would look ok on your short barreled single shot with some Fred Zermal type mounts

Uplandr,
Funny you should mention it---so did I. Mine is a .223 also----UNFIRED and I paid all of $150.00 for it. I mounted a cheap 3-9 Bushnell on it in Weaver rings and bases (#85 & 86 ) The Bushnell was the only scope I had available----you have to crawl up the stock when it is set at 9 power. You really need something with a fairly long eye releaf. Shoots good, still fooling around with it breaking it in.
I have a Leupold 3-9 compact that I bought a few years ago and I think it would be just the thing ! I don't think they make it anymore but they make a lightweight scope that might be a match for it!

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