I have to gather some opinions here. I'm looking to scope a Ruger #1 in 45-70. I would like:
- min mag 1.5-2.5 MAX
- max mag 7x MIN
- BDC reticle...no twisting turrets to shoot
- lightweight <18 oz
- small form factor
- reliable turrets....easy to sight in
Basically, I want to be set at 1-2x and walk in to position. If a deer steps out, I want to point and shoot quick out to 50 yds or so.
When I get to my spot, I would crank to 8x expecting shots 75-200 yards. Once I start shooting this thing, 150 might be max. I do expect to use the BDC to get to 150.
Then for range fun, I would like to use the BDC go fun to ring a 10" 300 yd gong.
If I were to buy today, it would be a Vortex Diamondback HP 2-8x or a Burris FF E1 2-7x. I suppose the Nikon Monarch 3 2-8x is in the running too. I have looked through the Burris and like it, but on paper, the Vortex looks like a better scope.
Your thoughts. Am I missing another quality optic,
- min mag 1.5-2.5 MAX
- max mag 7x MIN
- BDC reticle...no twisting turrets to shoot
- lightweight <18 oz
- small form factor
- reliable turrets....easy to sight in
Basically, I want to be set at 1-2x and walk in to position. If a deer steps out, I want to point and shoot quick out to 50 yds or so.
When I get to my spot, I would crank to 8x expecting shots 75-200 yards. Once I start shooting this thing, 150 might be max. I do expect to use the BDC to get to 150.
Then for range fun, I would like to use the BDC go fun to ring a 10" 300 yd gong.
If I were to buy today, it would be a Vortex Diamondback HP 2-8x or a Burris FF E1 2-7x. I suppose the Nikon Monarch 3 2-8x is in the running too. I have looked through the Burris and like it, but on paper, the Vortex looks like a better scope.
Your thoughts. Am I missing another quality optic,