So I'm thinking of having my LGS order me a Ruger All Weather Compact LH in 7mm-08 or .243, as a crappy weather gun for those days when I'm really not thrilled with taking my No. 1 out for 10 hours in the rain.
But I've quickly realized that there aren't as many scopes to my liking in silver finish. And I can't abide a blued scope on a stainless rifle. Tough enough without blued steel and walnut; but we do what we must.
Ideally, I'd get something along the lines of a compact 1-4x or 2-6x, but haven't found any in a quick search. What has come up is the Nikon ProStaff 3 -9. Not that I'll need anything over 5x, but so what? The only thing is it isn't exactly a small scope, and might be a bit "much" for the little Ruger. Then again, I'd rather have more/better glass than I need then not enough.
Any thoughts on the ProStaff scopes? Or any suggestions on a low-range compact variable conventionally mounted scope with a silver finish for say < $300? I have a Redfield Revolution 2-7x on my No. 1. I think these were made by Leupold. I'm happy with it. So if the ProStaff is of comparable quality, I think I'd be OK.
But I've quickly realized that there aren't as many scopes to my liking in silver finish. And I can't abide a blued scope on a stainless rifle. Tough enough without blued steel and walnut; but we do what we must.
Ideally, I'd get something along the lines of a compact 1-4x or 2-6x, but haven't found any in a quick search. What has come up is the Nikon ProStaff 3 -9. Not that I'll need anything over 5x, but so what? The only thing is it isn't exactly a small scope, and might be a bit "much" for the little Ruger. Then again, I'd rather have more/better glass than I need then not enough.
Any thoughts on the ProStaff scopes? Or any suggestions on a low-range compact variable conventionally mounted scope with a silver finish for say < $300? I have a Redfield Revolution 2-7x on my No. 1. I think these were made by Leupold. I'm happy with it. So if the ProStaff is of comparable quality, I think I'd be OK.