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I have a short-barrelled ruger m77 in .308 similar to this one. At the moment it has a cheap 2-7 scope which I'm not happy with. I'm debating whether to just go back to irons or to get a better scope for it. Just wondering if anyone who has a similar rifle has any recommendations? This is a hunting rifle (mainly pigs at ranges of 100-200m) but I do take it to the range occasionally. Thanks for the input.
 
I use a Ruger 77 RSI in .308 also, it currently wears a 1.5-4.5x scope which suits me for the ranges I shoot it at. Typically I use this one when all the shots are under 150 yards or so. The only other option for me would be to mount a peep sight on it, I just can't shoot well enough with leaf type sights anymore.
 
Nice rifle!

.308Win, 100-200 meter shots routine? I'd buy it a decent 'scope. Spend at least a coupla hunnerd bucks on the 'scope, you might luck out and be able to use the mounts/rings currently on the gun, if not, the cost of those will be extra.

At the ranges you mention, 2-7x would seem about right, mebbe 3-9x but I wouldn't go much higher, IMHO.

Hope your 'scope/rifle pleases you well and shoots accurately! :)
 
4x Leupold M-8 scope, WITH iron sights as back up. There is a very nice aperture type rear sight that mounts on the rear receiver base for Rugers.
 
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Iron sights are so cool when you final get that constant sight picture and get groups as good as a scope. Now I'm talking 100 and 200 yards. It is really amazing what you can do.
 
New England Custom Guns makes a very nice apeture sight that attatches to the rear scope base of the Ruger Rifles. this is a very nice upgrade to the factory irons.

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I must be getting old, but if'n I had that Ruger carbine and scoped it, I'd go for a fixed power. Under 4X power. My first choice is a peep and sourdough. But the scope would have to be small, low and light. BWDIK.
 
If you want a nice quality scope for a good price, get a Zeiss Conquest 3x9, for around $400, it puts most Leupolds to shame....
 
'nother vote for a fixed 4X. Leupold, Burris ... any of the alternatives in the same price range. I have a 2-7X Leupold on a Model Seven in .308, and it seems to always be on 4X.
 
After some recent scoped shooting, I think for anything out to 300 yards a fixed 4x is ideal. Now, if you started shooting at things a 1000 yards away, we might have increase power a little. But I think a fixed 4x is best for these ranges.
 
I have a Leupold 1x4 20 on a Ruger .223. I dialed it in for 200 yards and can easily and consistently hit a 4 inch target. I do find that I keep it on 4 power all the time.
 
I have a Win Mod 70 compact Classic that is similar to yours and I have a Leupold 3x9 33 on it, it is their compact series, I would prefer a 2x7 33 but I was not thinking when I bought this one.
 
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Tally another vote for the fixed 4 power glass. It's in keeping with the role of a short, light, powerful rifle.

Many variables are set on one power and left there. Sacrificing compactness for a seldom used option. You don't need the Hubble Telescope for 300 yard work. ;)
 
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