Scope for Ruger Scout

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I've got my order in for a Ruger Scout Rifle, in addition to a can for it, but I am unsure as to what I should do for optics. I would definitely want something with quick detach runs that will return to zero.

The current 3 mainstream scope options I see are the:

Burris 2.75x20

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Leupold 2.5x28

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Weaver 4x28

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I am also open to the possibility of a regular red dot sight, though I would probably want to keep the dot to 2 MOA or less for precision work.

What has everyone else been using and how do they like it?
 
Are you set on the forward/scout scope mounting? You can still put a regular eye relief scope on there. If you've tried and like the forward mount, then nevermind me.
 
I'm running a Leupld Scout 2.75x on a Savage. I've read about a Leupold
1-4x IER but cannot advise further. I had the Leu custom shop put a German #1 in it and am pleased. I run a #1 on another scope as well.

My mounts are Leupold quick detach levers. I was a bit leery, but after use am now pleased. They come back to a useable zero, perhaps not always exact, but not enough for a miss or poor hit on deer and other other mid size targets. I have not had occasion to take the scope off in use, it has been tough as nails, but its neat to know one can easily if need be. A dot of some type would be a neat option for switch optics.

No comment, no experience on Burris or Weaver scouts.
 
Ive had both the Burris and the Leupold scout scopes on a couple of guns. I prefer the Leupold. You wouldnt think 1/4x would make a difference, but for some reason, I really noticed it with the Burris. The Leupold also seemed to be the brighter and clearer of the two.

I used both ARMS lever rings and the Leupold QRW type. Both worked, but the ARMS are more of a true lever mount and I trust them a little more for return to zero.

Ive also used an Aimpoint mounted on a lever mount on my Savage Scout, and a couple of other rifles in that same position. They work very well, and are very fast and natural to shoot with.

If you use the right lever mounts/rings, you can swap things out at will, and with no loss of zero.
 
Leupold offers a couple of variable scout scopes but I can't tell you anything about them.
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I've seen those and am considering them, but didn't think anyone else would have experience with them.

My main problem with the custom models that SWFA offers is the eye relief specs. I would LOVE to have the 1.5-5x33 VX-R Scout, but on high it's listed eye relief is only 6.75". On low that only increases to 8". The scope would be halfway over the ejection port. That one seems more suited to scout scoped lever guns. The 1.5-4x28 VX-II Scout seems better, with an eye relief range of 8.75 - 7.75". I would like to get this one, but am also attracted to the simplicity of the 2.5x28

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You can see that the rifle above has all the stock spacers in. I cut my centerfire rifle teeth on M91/30's and SKS's so I find US made guns to be "long" for me so if I get rid of the spacers that will give me an extra inch and a half I can move the scope forward so it SHOULD clear the action and only be above the receiver ring. At $380 it's also not in the OMGWTF price range that I see some optics selling for.

If you use the right lever mounts/rings, you can swap things out at will, and with no loss of zero.
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That is something I would LOVE to do. It's just that some of those rings are scary expensive and if I go with the 1.5-4x28 I effectively get a dot sight when the scope is on 1.5x. I have three Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5x32 scopes and on them the 1.5x mode might as well be a dot sight as you can have your head almost anywhere within reason and still get a picture. One on my 580 Mini, one on my PC-40, and one on my 4095. (Which may not be there for long as the scope rail doesn't seem to be sturdy enough to hold zero.)

I would still like to have return to zero quick detach so I can practice with iron sights if I want. Geeze, now I'm really wanting to go the 2.5x28/red dot/irons route again. Decisions decisions.
 
Vortex makes a low priced ER scope. I was toying around with geting one to test to see if I liked the scout set up. Can't remember the name but I found it on optics planet.
 
Leupold VX-R patrol 3-9x40mm 600$

Leupy Mark 4 MD 2.5-8x36mm 900$

SWFA SS 3-9 600$

Vortex 2.5-10x32mm ??? whenever it's released.
 
I had the Leupold FXII IER 2.5x scope mounted on a SOCOM M1A. I liked it. It was clear, the eye relief was non-critical and it was lightweight and simple. I just had Weaver rings on it; the kind you can loosen with a quarter, or your knife. I would take it on and off all the time, and I never re-zeroed. Of course, if it was off 3/4" it would have been hard to notice with that rifle. But I believe that it returned to zero.

I got rid of the rifle, and the scope went with it; but the scope was the best part about that rig!
 
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None of those are scout scopes. Sorry I didn't make that clearer.

Vortex makes a low priced ER scope
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I'd look at it, but I can't find it.

Seen the leatherwood scout scope?
Cheap, 2-7X variable magnification.
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Hmmm, looks promising. Good low end magnification and I don't HAVE to use the 7x, may set it up to max out at 5 or so. Sad that a Leupold can't give that sort of eye relief in a variable.
 
I am not savvy enough to post links but it's the vortex crossfire 2x20mm it's not listed as a er on optics Planet though it is elsewere it's eye relief is 20 inches. And it's 90$.
 
Forward mounted scopes....

I have the Leupold 2.5 on my Frontier ...... I like it but the reticle is not black- more of a dark brown ..... and does not stand out real well against a deer in November in SW Nebraska........

Eldest daughter has the Burris on her Marlin 30A ...... works well.
 
I have 2 of these scout scopes. I have the Burris on my WW2 bolt action rifle. The best scope I've ever owned, and it has WAY better optics than the Leupolds I've owned. It is also shorter than the Leupold scout scope, which makes it look less ridiculous mounted on top of the middle of the rifle barrel. I love that Burris scout scope. It is so easy and pleasing to look through, and the extra 0.25x magnification matters to me.

I also have the Leatherwood 2-7x scout scope mounted on top of a flintlock rifle (Lyman GPR flintlock). OK, any scope on top of a flintlock looks ridiculous, but the Leatherwood one is OK up there. It has OK optics, certainly worth every penny of the purchase price (less than $200). I appreciate the fact that it CAN go to 7x, which makes sighting in a flintlock a heck of a lot easier at 100+ yards. With the black powder explosion going on in the priming pan with every single shot (only a few inches from the eyepiece of the scope), I did not want to spend a lot of money on another Burris scout scope for the flintlock. The Leatherwood works fine for what I use it for. Don't expect any real customer service from Letherwood if you "need it" (it's a long story how I found that out). But if you want a variable power scout scope that will not break the bank, the Leatherwood is a good one to try. I can say that their scopes are pretty darn durable. I managed to drop one onto a concrete floor, broke something off it, and was actually able to just screw it back on myself (I can barely change a lightbulb without calling a service tech) and the scope remained sighted in, dead on, despite what I subjected it to. Based on my experience trying to get some customer service, I can conclude that I am actually the most skilled and most qualified Letherwood scope repairman anywhere on the planet!
 
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