Author: nksmfamjp
Subject: Scope for Ruger #1 deer rifle
Posted: March/15/2015 at 10:17
Thanks for the update koshkin. I value your input.
Subject: Scope for Ruger #1 deer rifle
Posted: March/15/2015 at 10:17
Thanks for the update koshkin. I value your input.
Gloss seems to be basically impossible buy or at least choice limiting. It was a want and not worth adding price for. I do like the sound of the Diamondback HP. The side focus is weird on a 45-70, but the optics sound much better than the diamondback. Also, I like the longer eye relief for the big kicker caliber that the 45-70 can be.
So, the Diamondback HP 2-8x is what I ordered. The BDC is an excellent match for my load or a 300gr HP at 2200-2300 fps. The BDC will line up well as 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300. Good for deer and ringing steel!
I wonder how it will compare to my Nikon Monarch 3 2-8x BDC on my AR? That thing is incredibly fun! Went from a Millet DMS 1-4x to this and it is an amazing difference. I can see! I know people love 1-4x's, but to me they are worthless on anything smaller than a human silhouette beyond 100 yards.
If I wasn't potentially busting brush, the 3-9x would be nice hunting scope.