Made scope adds to my Ruger rifles.

[If1HitU]

Yesterday I had a Nikon P-223 3-9 x 40 Matte BDC 600 scope put on my Ruger Mini 30.I also put a Nikon 1.5-5x20 Matte BDC 600 scope on my AR 556.

 

[LoonWulf]

Looks good!
Just a heads up, if you got to lower rings on the mini it will bounce shells off your scopes windage turret. With the stock height rings it should be fine.

 

[GooseGestapo]

Given the accuracy potential of the two platforms, I’d swap the scopes.

 

[cdb1]

Given the accuracy potential of the two platforms, I’d swap the scopes.

Huh?

 

[jmr40]

Given the accuracy potential of the two platforms, I’d swap the scopes.

Huh?

He has a scope designed for 500-600 yard shots on the rifle intended for 25-150 yard shots and the scope best used at 25-150 yards on a rifle capable of 500-600 yard shots.

I'd think it would be a better fit if they were swapped too.

 

[cdb1]

Wow! I must be getting old. Even though it is written in plain in English, my mind was reading it as the 3-9 was on the AR and the 1.5-5 was on the Mini 30. Yes, the first thing I’d do was swap scopes.

 

[If1HitU]

I must admit I don't know much a bout scopes.so after reading some comments or'opinions here. I went down to Knob Creek gun store and shooting range to see what they thought about the scopes I added to my two rifles. I told the person that do scopes, I think I put the two on the wrong rifles. I was told that they was on the right rifles,but need some adjustment.I offer to pay for the service,he said he'd change them if that what I wanted. He's the expert and I don't know anything about scopes.

 

[Kame B.]

Given the accuracy potential of the two platforms, I’d swap the scopes.

He has a scope designed for 500-600 yard shots on the rifle intended for 25-150 yard shots and the scope best used at 25-150 yards on a rifle capable of 500-600 yard shots.

I'd think it would be a better fit if they were swapped too.

Wow... Boy oh boy, if you want your fair share of bull crap, these are the perfect forums. 150yard rifle? You people are seriously losing it.

Nice rifles If1HitU, they are both very capable, enjoy your optics.

 

[GooseGestapo]

When you find out the Ruger is good for 4-6” groups @ 100yds, and the AR will likely shoot better than you’re able to shoot it, you’ll understand our logic.

I’ve owned 2 Ruger Mini’s. Don’t now. One in .223, other in 7.62x39. Neither would shoot under 4” at 100yds. Match grade ammo.
Own 3 AR’s, 4 uppers. All 4 shoot under 1” 5-shots at 100yds. One under 1/2”.
One day you’ll understand.

 

[Kame B.]

When you find out the Ruger is good for 4-6” groups @ 100yds, and the AR will likely shoot better than you’re able to shoot it, you’ll understand our logic.

I’ve owned 2 Ruger Mini’s. Don’t now. One in .223, other in 7.62x39. Neither would shoot under 4” at 100yds. Match grade ammo.
Own 3 AR’s, 4 uppers. All 4 shoot under 1” 5-shots at 100yds. One under 1/2”.
One day you’ll understand.

LMFAO 4 to 6inch groups? Wow, just absolutely wow. You are the perfect person to never take advice from. That is just poor shooting on your part. Mine are 2MOA all day. Maybe one day you will understand

 

[Kame B.]

Tell ya what, I'll just leave this right here for the other amateurs

 

[cdb1]

LMFAO 4 to 6inch groups? Wow, just absolutely wow. You are the perfect person to never take advice from. That is just poor shooting on your part. Mine are 2MOA all day. Maybe one day you will understand

Ruger Mini’s have held a well deserved reputation for inaccuracy. They earned it. I know the newer ones are more accurate but as a rule an AR-15 will outshoot a Mini. Your mocking attitude-such as accusing GooseGestapo of being a poor marksman isn’t going to sway people to your point of view.

 

[Kame B.]

Ruger Mini’s have held a well deserved reputation for inaccuracy. They earned it. I know the newer ones are more accurate but as a rule an AR-15 will outshoot a Mini. Your mocking attitude-such as accusing GooseGestapo of being a poor marksman isn’t going to sway people to your point of view.

I dont dance, so I'm not trying to "sway" anyone. I just call BS when I see it. But hey that's fine, you guys can claim 4 to Barn MOA accuracy for the Mini 14 series rifles. Cause it makes me feel like a crack shot every time yall do.

 

[Demi-human]

So, that was you,@Kame B.? Nice shooting! Almost got it...

If those were the scopes you wanted on those rifles, @If1HitU they will be fine. Enjoy them.

 

[Walkalong]

That's enough.

The OP has gotten advice from a couple of well respected members as well as the local scope "expert". He can make his decision as he sees fit. Too bad we could not continue this respectfully.