#1A 7x57 scope suggestions

[burnsy56]

Hello all...newbie here.
Found my classic grail - a #1A in 7x57 and am looking for scope suggestions.
I was thinking along the lines of a Leupold 1.5-5?
I have an older VX-1 3-9x40. Its such a elegant rifle & I dont want to over scope it..... is a 3-9x overkill?

thanks in advance for your help.

 

[2000Z-71]

Recent thread I started looking for similar advice on the same rifle only in .30-06.

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=79148

 

[2000Z-71]

Similar thread I started at 24hourcampfire.

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthread ... /3830268/1

 

[burnsy56]

thank you gents..those threads cover it very well. I'm thinking a straight tube for proper eye relief so I dont have to crawl up the stock.
I appreciate the help.

 

[Ltdshooter]

I have a VX3 1.5x5 Lupy on my 1S in 475 Linebaugh. Eye relief is perfect.

 

[MMichaelAK]

Im looking for the same rifle.

I've got a Vari X II 2-7 x 33 stashed away for it when the time comes. Eye relief is very close to my Vari X II 1-4 and my Vari X III 1.5 - 5 and I know its enough cause I have a VX-1 2-7x33 on my #1 in .375 H&H.

Besides, its the same scope I have on my M77 mkII in 7x57.

 

[patrickjames]

Nikon Monarch African 1-4x20. the 24 hour campfire forum has a pic of one on a #1 7X57.Looks good for the price.

 

[RJ556]

I don't know how you guys are getting proper eye relief with those scopes. I guess my eyes must be set way rear in the back of my head. None of the scopes mentioned would give me a proper sight picture. I actually tried 3 of them and using the scope dimensions and eye relief specs, I found that the rest of them would not give me a full scope picture without craining my neck forward in an uncomfortable position. So, I ended up getting a Nikon Omega 1.65x5 with a full 5" of eye relief and I still had to use two offset rings to get that scope back to the proper position. I trimmed down the ugly/overweight offset rings down from 3.5 ounces each, to 2.75 ounces each and I like the looks of my modified rings much better. I also have a Burris intermediate eye relief 2.75x in low rings for "walk around" hunting.

 

[Ltdshooter]

Eye relief had a lot to do with an indiividuals build and where they can position there face / head on the stock.

People with builds similiar to mine fit my rifles and scopes just fine. Those that are much larger (and I've got some big friends) crawl up on the scope and have an eye relief problem. At the opposite end of the spectrum those smaller than me (I've got a couple of friends that are vertically challenged) cannot get their face to the same spot to get the optimal eye relief where the scope is currently set.

It all depends on how you are built and how the rifle fits you. Fitting of the rifle is another discussion all together. LOP, Drop and Pitch of the stock all play into this as well.

So what does this all mean? Don't count on one brand of scope fitting you on one model of rifle. The more generous the eye relief and the bigger the window in the scope will make things easier but there is not a sure thing here.

 

[MMichaelAK]

Eye relief had a lot to do with an indiividuals build and where they can position there face / head on the stock.

People with builds similiar to mine fit my rifles and scopes just fine. Those that are much larger (and I've got some big friends) crawl up on the scope and have an eye relief problem. At the opposite end of the spectrum those smaller than me (I've got a couple of friends that are vertically challenged) cannot get their face to the same spot to get the optimal eye relief where the scope is currently set.

It all depends on how you are built and how the rifle fits you. Fitting of the rifle is another discussion all together. LOP, Drop and Pitch of the stock all play into this as well.

So what does this all mean? Don't count on one brand of scope fitting you on one model of rifle. The more generous the eye relief and the bigger the window in the scope will make things easier but there is not a sure thing here.

Great explanation of the how and why what we like may not work for another person. Thanks!

 

[burnsy56]

RJ556 many thanks for your info. That is a stellar setup with the Nikon & your mod'd rings-well done!
I've mounted a Leup. VXII 1-4 on Warne QR rings and did not like the result. I had some Weaver bases for the Ruger#1 and remounted the scope with Weaver rings. I was able to move it rearward approx 3/4" (end of scope the same distance vertically as end of lever). Darned if I can still get a good picture though. I'm a med sized guy but still have to crawl uncomfortably up the stock. I'm not too anxious to cut the stock to a 13" LOP
Re the Burris 2.75X scope you mention. Is that a Burris "scout" scope?
Sounds like that may be the solution..any suggestions?
thanks,
Bill

 

[The Preacher]

I've got an older Leupold 6X on my 1A 270 Win. With it's longish tube, eye relief is very acceptable...not perfect but close. It's a deer rifle used in the mountains here in PA so I don't need anything more then a 6X. Makes a good look'n rig.

The Preacher

 

[C6S1C]

Go Straight tube...my favorite is the Kahles Helia C 1.1 to 4 x24mm.....if you can still find them. I have two. I have an .243 RSI with a VX-3 1.5 to 5 and that is also fine. I have heard great thing about that Nikon Monarch African.

 

[RJ556]

Burnsy56, The Burris 2.75x is indeed a scout scope. I used low rings and slid the scope as far forward as it would go. The sight picture is fast to aquire when you snap the rifle up and with that scope mounted, the Swede weighs 7lbs, 2.5 ounces. This will be my rig for hunting at short ranges and expecting game encounters while walking about. If I will be where I likely expect shots at better than a hundred and twenty-five yards or so, I will attach the Nikon 1.65x5 set-up. That scope and rings brings the weight up to 8 pounds, 2 ounces.