Varmint scope

oilcan · Mar 16, 2021

i just Bought a 204 Ruger and looking to get a scope for it. It will be mainly for ground squirrel and prairie dogs but possibly coyotes. What power and objective you varmint shooters using ? I would like to keep it around $500-600 any suggestions ?
Thanks

Homer · Mar 16, 2021

I would get this....fits price range and capable range of 204 ruger

VX-3i 4.5-14x40 Duplex

Let the VX®-3i 4.5-14x40mm help you reach out farther without adding ounces. With a magnification range great for any situation, you're guaranteed to have the right tool for the job.

www.leupold.com

tailchasers · Mar 16, 2021

Please do yourself a favor, no Made in China. Homer's got a good up there. It's discontinued so if ya look around they can be found at fair price.

oilcan · Mar 16, 2021

All my other rifles have Leopold scopes on them. I’ve used them for years with no issues but with my budget just wondering if there are better options.

elkassassin · Mar 16, 2021

I Have a SILVER leupold boone and crockett Scope on My Varmint Gun!

I Like it!

tailchasers · Mar 16, 2021

I've seen a few zeiss in that range too.

Bluehair · Mar 16, 2021

I have a bushnell elite on a truck gun. I thought it was a decent bargain.

elkassassin · Mar 16, 2021

REMEMBER WHEN A WEAVER K4 WAS NEAT?

Homer · Mar 18, 2021

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Zeke · Mar 18, 2021

Homer has it right!

I think it's a great scope (right price too) and proper magnification for a 204.
I have the 3-15 VX-5 on my 20 Practical so my rig and yours would be near identical in terminal cartridge performance and scope magnification. Great choice.

Zeke

Buckhunter1955 · Mar 18, 2021

I'm with Homer, I have a Leupold 4.5-14X40 on my Ruger #1 in .22-250 I think it's a great scope. Check out SportsOptic.com their prices are competitive.

oilcan · Mar 18, 2021

That’s a good deal Thanks for the heads up. I’ll probably go that direction like I said Leupold is on all my rifles and never had a issue.

Homer · Mar 18, 2021

It is available in 50mm too but I am over those big obnoxious bells......besides...not much squirrel or P dog activity in low light anyway

oilcan · Mar 18, 2021

Zeke said:
Homer has it right!

I think it's a great scope (right price too) and proper magnification for a 204.
I have the 3-15 VX-5 on my 20 Practical so my rig and yours would be near identical in terminal cartridge performance and scope magnification. Great choice.

Zeke

Zeke what size objective you running on yours ?

tailchasers · Mar 18, 2021

Run the same scope on my 7 mag but in the older vx3. It won't do you wrong.

oilcan · Mar 18, 2021

VX-5HD 3-15x44 CDS-ZL2 Side Focus HTMR

The VX®-5HD 3-15x44mm is made for anything and everything. Its 3-15x magnification range lets you take full advantage of any situation. Turn the power down to 3x for thick timber hunting, crank it up to 15x for your trek across the open plains, or go anywhere in-between. This scope has the...

www.leupold.com

Went a little above my budget . Got a screaming deal on this one could not pass up.

Homer · Mar 18, 2021

Zeke · Mar 19, 2021

oilcan said:
Zeke what size objective you running on yours ?

They're all 44mm objective lens on my 20 Practical, 6.5 x 280AI and my 280AI. That's big enough for me.

I have some with 50mm lenses but honestly cannot tell the difference even in low light. The big stuff might allow shooting 3 seconds sooner in the morning but I cannot really tell that.