Leucoandro
Single-Sixer
I have a Ruger No.1 INT in 270 Win.
Initially I mounted an old Redfield Widefield 2-7 Scope on it (one standard scope ring and one extension scope ring) that I had laying around. I thought I would like the classic looks of a vintage scope on a Mannlicher rifle.
I thought the longer scope would move it back far enough for me to give me enough eye relief. It didn't. The Redfield Widefield has about 3.75'-2.88" of eye relief, depending on the power setting. To keep the scope, I would need it to be set 1" further back. The scope tube already sits back too far for my liking. The back of the rear bell on the scope almost sits directly over the grip/front of the comb. I still have to crane my neck forward.
I want to mount a different scope on it that I don't have to crane my neck forward, and that the rear of the rear bell of the scope will sit over or forward of the safety. I would prefer a compact scope with 1" tube. Perfection would include 2-7x variable power.
I guesstimated the eye relief I would want by mounting my face to the rifle where I would want it, and then measuring the distance from where my eye would be to where I would want the rear of the rear bell to be. I came up with about 6"
Leupold makes the VX-Freedom Scout Rifle Scope in 1.5-4x with 6.9"-6" of eye relief.
Vortex makes the Crossfire II Scout Rifle Scope in 2-7x32 with 9.45" of eye relief.
Burris makes the Scout Rifle Scope in 2-7x32 with 12"-9.2" of eye relief.
The eye relief on the Leupold should be perfect, but the power is a little lower than I would prefer for hunting deer to 250 yards.
The Magnification on the Vortex and Burris is on the mark, but eye relief appears to be too much.
First, I am wondering if the 4x magnification on the Leupold would be good for deer out to 250 yards.
Second, I am wondering how forgiving the eye relief is on the Vortex and Burris, allowing me to use the scope closer than 9". (Eye box?)
Third, I am wondering if there are any other good options for a compact variable power scope for the Ruger No.1 that would work for me.
Any suggestions or answers to the above?
Charlie
Edit to add eye box for how forgiving the Burris and Vortex might be when mounting the rear bell of the scope ~6" from my eye instead of the listed 9"
Initially I mounted an old Redfield Widefield 2-7 Scope on it (one standard scope ring and one extension scope ring) that I had laying around. I thought I would like the classic looks of a vintage scope on a Mannlicher rifle.
I thought the longer scope would move it back far enough for me to give me enough eye relief. It didn't. The Redfield Widefield has about 3.75'-2.88" of eye relief, depending on the power setting. To keep the scope, I would need it to be set 1" further back. The scope tube already sits back too far for my liking. The back of the rear bell on the scope almost sits directly over the grip/front of the comb. I still have to crane my neck forward.
I want to mount a different scope on it that I don't have to crane my neck forward, and that the rear of the rear bell of the scope will sit over or forward of the safety. I would prefer a compact scope with 1" tube. Perfection would include 2-7x variable power.
I guesstimated the eye relief I would want by mounting my face to the rifle where I would want it, and then measuring the distance from where my eye would be to where I would want the rear of the rear bell to be. I came up with about 6"
Leupold makes the VX-Freedom Scout Rifle Scope in 1.5-4x with 6.9"-6" of eye relief.
Vortex makes the Crossfire II Scout Rifle Scope in 2-7x32 with 9.45" of eye relief.
Burris makes the Scout Rifle Scope in 2-7x32 with 12"-9.2" of eye relief.
The eye relief on the Leupold should be perfect, but the power is a little lower than I would prefer for hunting deer to 250 yards.
The Magnification on the Vortex and Burris is on the mark, but eye relief appears to be too much.
First, I am wondering if the 4x magnification on the Leupold would be good for deer out to 250 yards.
Second, I am wondering how forgiving the eye relief is on the Vortex and Burris, allowing me to use the scope closer than 9". (Eye box?)
Third, I am wondering if there are any other good options for a compact variable power scope for the Ruger No.1 that would work for me.
Any suggestions or answers to the above?
Charlie
Edit to add eye box for how forgiving the Burris and Vortex might be when mounting the rear bell of the scope ~6" from my eye instead of the listed 9"
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