Plinker wrote:Thanks AusC, looking to buy in the next couple of months. Saw a review of Ruger American rifle with vxii 2-7 x28 variable scope - wondering whether this scope could potentially be used on a centerfire at some point in the future
Dunxy wrote:Bushnell ar 223 is what i got for my lithgow .22lr, they are a centrefire scope but focus down very close on max zoom so work very well on a .22 and they have calculations in manual for zeroing and using holdover dots on 22lr so they are intended to run on rimfires as well , they run $300ishAUD
I don't believe swapping scopes around is an ideal solution due to having to re-sight rifle all the time.
bigfellascott wrote:
Depends on the mounting system as to whether you have to resight them in again (sako Optiloks for example) my mate uses those and swaps scopes around to diff rifles without having to resight them in as a rule - for me I'd rather just have a scope on each rifle and be done with it, that way I can just pick it up and go shoot stuff without having to stuff around chopping and changing this over to that type thing, but each to their own of course.
Dunxy wrote:bigfellascott wrote:
Depends on the mounting system as to whether you have to resight them in again (sako Optiloks for example) my mate uses those and swaps scopes around to diff rifles without having to resight them in as a rule - for me I'd rather just have a scope on each rifle and be done with it, that way I can just pick it up and go shoot stuff without having to stuff around chopping and changing this over to that type thing, but each to their own of course.
I know there are quick change mounting options that hold zero but i don't think that would be what the OP is looking for, possibly even cost more than just buying 2 scopes? I don't know as i haven't priced these mounting systems as im with you, 1 scope per rifle.
Plinker wrote:Thanks AusC, looking to buy in the next couple of months. Saw a review of Ruger American rifle with vxii 2-7 x28 variable scope - wondering whether this scope could potentially be used on a centerfire at some point in the future
BRNO_Bigot wrote:Plinker wrote:Thanks AusC, looking to buy in the next couple of months. Saw a review of Ruger American rifle with vxii 2-7 x28 variable scope - wondering whether this scope could potentially be used on a centerfire at some point in the future
That is a very nice scope.
It comes in 2 versions - a lightweight, which has parallax set for 100 or 150m for centrefire and a rimfire version with parallax set for 50 or 70m.
I have 3 of them and they're perfect - one is on a CZ fullstock 527 in .223 and the others are on CZ 452 fullstocks of different calibres.
For what you want, I'd suggest a 3-9x40 or 4-12x40 with parallax adjustment (some may call it focus).
Plinker wrote:Saw a review of Ruger American rifle with vxii 2-7 x28 variable scope - wondering whether this scope could potentially be used on a centerfire at some point in the future
Gwion wrote:BRNO_Bigot wrote:Plinker wrote:Thanks AusC, looking to buy in the next couple of months. Saw a review of Ruger American rifle with vxii 2-7 x28 variable scope - wondering whether this scope could potentially be used on a centerfire at some point in the future
That is a very nice scope.
It comes in 2 versions - a lightweight, which has parallax set for 100 or 150m for centrefire and a rimfire version with parallax set for 50 or 70m.
I have 3 of them and they're perfect - one is on a CZ fullstock 527 in .223 and the others are on CZ 452 fullstocks of different calibres.
For what you want, I'd suggest a 3-9x40 or 4-12x40 with parallax adjustment (some may call it focus).
Sorry. I miss read the post in the middle of the night, unable to sleep with this flu. I thought it said a 'package' advertised and didn't actually take in what the scope was.
Still, I standby my statement that 'packages' generally come with substandard optics.
Sakoh wrote:Plinker wrote:Saw a review of Ruger American rifle with vxii 2-7 x28 variable scope - wondering whether this scope could potentially be used on a centerfire at some point in the future
That will be the VX-2 Ultralight which is the rimfire scope.
Parallax (focus) on that is fixed at 60 yards and not adjustable, so won't be any good for your centrefire when you get it.
An easy way to rule out scopes at a glace is see if there is a focus adjustment on the objective lens (the front one) or a 3rd dial.
If a scope only has 2 dials that's one for elevation, and one for windage. You can't adjust the parallax/focus so it will be no good for what you want.
If it has a ring on the front, or a 3rd dial to adjust it, then check it out
duncan61 wrote:I bought a new Howa in .243 that came with a scope for $700 and it shoots fine out to 200 metres
duncan61 wrote:I bought a new Howa in .243 that came with a scope for $700 and it shoots fine out to 200 metres
duncan61 wrote:I am with you on this.The.222 Ruger I bought new had a silver scope of some sort and it was crap.I fitted a $96 Nighteater and never had a problem again
duncan61 wrote:Its mainly used for head shooting Kangaroos in the day.Its more than up for the job
BRNO_Bigot wrote:Yes, well they are set at 60, which is fair average for most uses.
If you really want a bench shooting scope, something else is really desired.
Not being a willy here, but horses for courses.