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12-13-2008, 11:13 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
Just bought the little woman and daughter a new Ruger m77 m2 243 for christmas, wondering what a good match for that rifle would be? Im planning on getting one mounted and start them shooting after new years. I sure as heck cant get a deer, might as well let them! Thanks
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12-14-2008, 03:03 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bothell, Wa.
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
A Leupold ultralight would work if you want to keep the weight down, and it would match up with that rifle great. Thats just one option. Anything bigger than a 40mm tube would look like a stanly thermos on that gun imo.
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12-14-2008, 01:59 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
buris fullfeild 2
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12-14-2008, 03:42 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
I'm a Leupold fan
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12-14-2008, 03:58 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: May 2004
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
Is that the 16" Ruger? Might check one of my favorites the Leupold 1X4 Lightweight and the 1x gives excellent view NOW. Great confidence boosting scope.
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12-14-2008, 04:22 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
I would suggest Leupold ultralight vxII 3X9X33. I have one. It is exceptionally clear and bright (you couldn't tell it from a 40mm), and the 9 power fits the relatively long range of that 243. And it's small.
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12-14-2008, 05:39 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Springfield, OR
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
I would put a 1.75x6 VXIII Leupold on it. I think that physical size scope would work great on there. They are on sale right now for $305.
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12-14-2008, 06:57 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: salem oregon`
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
I have that same rifle in 7mm-08 and I topped it with a 2-7x33 leupold vx1 compact great little package 7x is good to 200 yards and thats about all I would shoot with the 16" barrel my 
Zach
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12-14-2008, 10:59 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
You might want to take a look at Pride Fowler Ranging Reticle 600-2 Compact. It's got BDC out to 600 yards with impact points well detailed on the reticle. I have one on for a 22lr and love it. Overbuilt/well made units/good glass.
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Last edited by Dr Strangelove; 12-14-2008 at 11:01 PM.
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12-15-2008, 07:43 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Vernonia
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
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Originally Posted by fillet&release
I have that same rifle in 7mm-08 and I topped it with a 2-7x33 leupold vx1 compact great little package 7x is good to 200 yards and thats about all I would shoot with the 16" barrel my
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My wife has the exact Ruger/Leupold combo, but I don't buy the 200 yard limit. I have seen it in action.
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12-15-2008, 08:56 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: lapine oregon
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
a fixed power scope like the weaver k4x38 or the leupold fx-2 4x36 is the perfect type of scope for compact rifles used by inexperienced hunters. keep it simple and success is easy. plus they are just plain good scopes
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12-15-2008, 09:04 AM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Colton, Or
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
I agree, fixed power is a good way to go for new hunters. Then make sure they have bino's for glassing.
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12-15-2008, 09:43 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
Quote:
Originally Posted by nehalemguy
My wife has the exact Ruger/Leupold combo, but I don't buy the 200 yard limit. I have seen it in action.
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Thanks for all the input so far! I will be checking out the whole list from you guys so far! Thanks
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12-15-2008, 09:55 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: redmond, wa
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
Your money? Leupold.
My money? Burris or Nikon.
I am shopping for a .243 and will top it with http://www.swfa.com/pc-12481-2177-bu...fle-scope.aspx
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Last edited by goforchrome; 12-15-2008 at 01:20 PM.
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12-15-2008, 07:00 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
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Very nice! thanks, its in my bookmarks.
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12-15-2008, 08:12 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 2,153
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Re: Scope ideas for a Ruger m77 m2 243 compact?
I do see in a flyer I get in the mail that there is an Illuminated dot circle made by Millett 1-4X For $229 might be a good one. 30mm also I think.
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