Recommendations on Mini 14 Ranch scope

[JimmyGator]

Looking for an optical scope for Mini 14 Ranch. I have a picatinny rail mount red dot.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[Ohio Mega Bass T/T]

I have a Nikon Prostaff 3x9-40 that suits me just fine.

 

[mac66]

Brownells has a good deal today on Bushnel 1-4x BDC .223 scopes with free shipping and 10% off with code MEF. ($72 total) I just ordered one.

https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/scopes/rifle-scopes/1-4x24mm-drop-zone-223-matte-black-sku593000164-58423-118955.aspx

I already have two of these scopes, one is the illuminated reticle version and one like above. I actually prefer the non illuminated one. They are good scopes for the money and a good option on an AR or Mini.

 

[gramps]

I have a Nikon Prostaff 3x9-40 that suits me just fine.

Ditto! I have one on a Remington 788.
gramps

 

[wwb]

Scope choice all depends on the intended use of the rifle. Longer ranges and smaller targets call for more magnification, but the Mini is no tack driver, so there's a practical limit...... a 3-9x40 is, in my opinion, too much scope.

A 2-7x33 or something similar would be a more well-rounded choice. For close-range moving targets, 2x works better than 3x (but a 1x or 1.5x works better than a 2x), and 7x is more than enough magnification to take advantage of all the accuracy the mini has to offer. Additionally, it can be mounted on lower rings than a scope with a 40mm objective.

 

[mlazarus5388]

I went with the leupold hog plex 1 to 4 power. It's suits my use perfectly.

 

[Uncle_tom79]

Cabela's has Leupold VX-1 2-7x33 on sale for $149. I am pretty impressed with the one I bought

 

[daveg.inkc]

I have a 6 X 42 Leupold on my Mini Ranch