A friend of mine (Bob) just purchased a Ruger 77/44 for use in hunting deer in Ohio (we are restricted to rifles chambered in straight-sided cases; ergo the .44 Magnum option). Bob is not especially interested in guns, per se, but is a good hunter. He wants to mount a scope on it and, after discussing his wants/needs, we decided a relatively compact (having an objective side lens the same size as the 1" tube body), good quality (priced no higher than $300.00 and, preferably, much lower) variable scope, with the magnification around 1.5X4. He also would like a scope with a camo finish to go along with his camo-finished Ruger, but a matte finish would be ok.
All suggestions as to brand, where to buy, prices and any other advice is welcome.
All suggestions as to brand, where to buy, prices and any other advice is welcome.