Recent content by dad11345

Neither as there are better options. A 2 and 1/2 inch 44 mag is a waste of potential to begin with. Then to make the other option a 44 special shows the intent of the poster. A rigged outcome.

Leupold FX-2 Handgun scope at 2X is what I have on my Super black hawk. I buy a lot of my scopes from SWFA in there sample section.

I guess I may end up being the only that does not own one since I know others who said they would never buy one, have recently done so. I still don't intend to ever own one because they just don't appeal to me. So my 2 cents worth is that if you are not sure you even want an AR, then don't buy...

Dwane, Take a look at SWFA.com and their sample page before you buy. You should, if patient be able to save at least 50 dollars on the scope of you choice. More saving based on cost of the scope. In stock items are samples used at shows and are rated A,B,C. for condition. They will even...

Dwane, To mount traditional you have to remove the back sight and then the rings will attach like a normal Ruger set up. I removed the rail when I had it set up that way as scope clearance for scope covers was an issue.

Have you made a decision on how you will mount it. I tried aimpoint patrol, traditional mounting using the enclosed ruger rings and a leupold VX3 1.75x6x32. Finally I tried the leupold 2.5x scout scope and left it that way. All three worked well. What fits your needs may differ.

I agree. Milled receiver and at a good price.

Stump Buster, How much room is there between the power adjustment ring on your scope and the top of the receiver? It looks close in the photo.

Mr25-05, I use the 150 grain bullets out of my 300 Win Mag. Some say I should just use my 30-06 if I am shooting that light of bullet. I never thought of going below that. I noticed your sign on 25-06, which bullet do you use out of it?

Take a look a the Ruger Predator too. More traditional stock. Good accuracy. I am thinking about one in 22-250. With its two stage trigger it is getting good reviews.

Thank you both for the background on your choices. It is great to have so many options.

Why did you choose the 6.8?

It might be helpful if some who preferred double action explained why. I have a feeling it has more to due with ergonomic factors rather then double action trigger pull.

I tried aimpoint, traditional scope mount and scout mount on my Ruger gunsite. I am leaving it as a scout mount. The aimpoint and traditional mountings worked well, but the rifle is designed around the scout scope mount.

What will get the job done and what is the best tool for the job is too different things. Whether you are here to haunt or share options its up to you to apply what knowledge you have in light of your own value system. In most cases advise won`t change your value system but, the consequence of...