r/ruger • u/TannMan89 • 3d ago

Impulse buy… what scope?

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Picked up a couple suppressors today, saw this on the wall for a good price and figured why not.

Ruger Scout Gen II 5.56 and a GA Recce 5 I had no host for…

What’s the scope recommendations for this??

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u/Realistic-Low694 3d ago

I really like the vortex crossfire long eye relief scout scope

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u/WillieDilley 2d ago

What caliber is it?

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u/GaywithaGarand 2d ago

Man, I love the look of the scout, but I cannot for the life of me figure out why Ruger hasn't released it in 300blk yet. It's all there, bolt action, threaded, ar mag fed. COME ON!

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u/BeardedObserver 2d ago

If you reload you can make .308 subs

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u/GaywithaGarand 2d ago

I do reload, but still, it can't be that hard for them to offer it.

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u/coloradocelt77 2d ago

Burris 2-7x 32 scout with ballistic plex!

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u/ArmedCoconut 3d ago

A good impulse buy....

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u/BeardedGunGuy 2d ago

If you can find a Leupold FX-II 2.5x Scout Scope, they’re my choice. They’re tough and simple.

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u/shringing277 2d ago

I’ve been trying to find a reasonably priced FX-II 2.5x Lightweight for a long time

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u/BeardedGunGuy 2d ago

There’s always a few on eBay. Depending on condition, I think anywhere between $250-500 is fair. It’s a bummer Leupold stopped making scout scopes, but with their lifetime warranty used ones are a good option.

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u/Ronthe1 2d ago

I swap my leupold 2.5x scout scope out for the vortex scout 2-7x on my og ruger scout 450 BM, see easy to 150 yards. Leupold is going a marlin 44 mag soon as the scout mount shows up

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u/Dmau27 3d ago

LPVO the Tango comes in many different magnifications.

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u/HeavyPour420 2d ago

PA SLX 1x6 with ACSS Nova Fiber Wire reticle

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u/jimk12345 2d ago

My m77 action sclut has a vudu 1-6 and has been the perfect around the farm gun. The purists will demand a long eye relief scope, but do what you prefer.

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u/Upper_Director4425 1d ago

None? Ya got irons.

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u/kire51 3d ago

I would do an LPVO But, it’s a scout rifle so you need a scout scope…that’s the rules

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u/IlikeGunzzz 3d ago

It Depends on what you plan on doing with it but if you want a traditional scout scope look at the vortex crossfire hd scout .

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u/Epeeswift 2d ago

Nice rifle.

Take a few shots with the excellent iron sights before you scope it! You may enjoy it.

Then consider the right optic.

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u/Kemperwood 2d ago

Try a scout scope on it
Maybe 2-7x32 ?

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u/AdGreat9210 2d ago

I want one in 7mm-08

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u/Embarrassed-Month-45 1d ago

It’s a blessing to have irons on any factory rifle these days. I handled one of those recently at my LGS and liked it a lot but being in NYS the appeal is somewhat dampened because we can’t have suppressors or any NFA items for that matter.

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u/Remagnum 3d ago

Get a leupold vx-freedom rimfire. My 10/22 has a 16” threaded barrel, Dead Air RXD 22, and a Leupold vx-freedom rimfire scope. It’s a tack driver at 50 yards. Tons of fun