Optic for Ruger 77/44

[CountryGent]

So, kicking around optics options for this short carbine. I'll be honest; I don't normally do scopes, and aren't really up on them. Only two of our rifles have them and one was a gift from wife's grandfather. I also wouldn't countenance putting a scope on one of our lever-actions because then I would have to punch myself, which would be unpleasant.

All that said, I'm thinking a light, low-power scope might be a good call on this one. Ranges would be short, so wouldn't need much. Thoughts on this one? Thanks!

P.S. I think these come with rings, but I could be mistaken.

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[titsonritz]

RDS

 

[CountryGent]

I should add if it requires battery power, no thanks.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

I should add if it requires battery power, no thanks.

Illuminated crosshairs are actually awesome. The scope will still work without the batteries if that's what you're worried about.

This would be my choice for that rifle.
Leupold VX-R Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 3-9x 40mm Custom Dial System (CDS)

 

[CountryGent]

Thanks for the link. Regarding batteries, just another thing to go wrong and have to store. Or maybe I'm just a traditionalist, I don't know, but scopes without said, the little I've bothered with them, worked fine.

 

[Member 34319]

I am going to run a 1-4 on the bolty 9mm once I get it back.

I would say a 1-4 or 1-6 would suot that rifle just fine.

 

[Unka-Boo]

low power 1-4, 1-6 scope with a lit center would be perfect

 

[Arne K]

Leupold FX2 2.5x20mm. Nice compact, lightweight scope that looks at home on a carbine. This is what I have on my Marlin Guide Gun.

 

[CountryGent]

Leupold FX2 2.5x20mm. Nice compact, lightweight scope that looks at home on a carbine. This is what I have on my Marlin Guide Gun.

Interesting. That does appear to fit the bill.

 

[orygun]

This would be my choice for that rifle.
Leupold VX-R Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 3-9x 40mm Custom Dial System (CDS)

I have that scope on a 30-06. It's a great scope. It has a standard Duplex reticle that has a dot in the center that can be turned on to varying levels of brightness or turned off. The battery lasts years.
However that's a big, heavy scope for a rifle the size of the 77/44. On my wife's Ruger Compact there's a new 2-7x33 VX-R with the same reticle and that's as big (physically) as I think works on a smaller rifle. If I was scoping a 44 cal carbine I'd look to something like the 1-4x20.

VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 Duplex

The VX-Freedom delivers the legendary Leupold® performance and dependability hunters and shooters have demanded for decades. The 1.5-4x20mm model provides a wide field of view, while also allowing for precise, mid-range shots.

www.leupold.com

 

[Hueco]

Or maybe I'm just a traditionalist

No school like old school:

Hi-Lux Optics Wm. Malcolm 6x17mm Rifle Scopes, 3/4in Tube M634321, Color: Black, Tube Diameter: 0.75 in, $20.00 Off w/ Free S&H

Shop Hi-Lux Optics Wm. Malcolm 6x17mm Rifle Scopes, 3/4in Tube | $20.00 Off 4.3 Star Rating on 24 Reviews for Hi-Lux Optics Wm. Malcolm 6x17mm Rifle Scopes, 3/4in Tube Best Rated + Free...

www.opticsplanet.com

 

[CountryGent]

No school like old school:

Hi-Lux Optics Wm. Malcolm 6x17mm Rifle Scopes, 3/4in Tube M634321, Color: Black, Tube Diameter: 0.75 in, $20.00 Off w/ Free S&H

Shop Hi-Lux Optics Wm. Malcolm 6x17mm Rifle Scopes, 3/4in Tube | $20.00 Off 4.3 Star Rating on 24 Reviews for Hi-Lux Optics Wm. Malcolm 6x17mm Rifle Scopes, 3/4in Tube Best Rated + Free...

www.opticsplanet.com

Super neat-o. Not even remotely what I'm looking for, but, yah, that's pretty cool.

 

[Ura-Ki]

UTG Bug Blaster! You will thank me later!

Perfect for very quick snap shooting, excellent glass and coatings, and duel illumination with a common battery and a very long life!
I can tell you, these will take a beating and keep zero better then many!

 

[CountryGent]

Leupold I am familiar with, but I have not heard of "Bug Blaster", so will have to research that.

 

[turq]

I just purchased a 3x9-33 EFR extended focus range down to 10m
Small and fairly light weight. About $300 It's going on a 22lr
Might be what you're lookin for
Leupold

 

[CountryGent]

I think I will got with the Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5x4. It looks like Amazon has them right at two c-notes. That isn't bad considering. Anywhere else I should look?

Parenthetically, the carbine should be in this coming Tuesday.

 

[orygun]

I found the best price on ebay from a vendor that must also do business on Amazon. I bought it on ebay and it came to me in an Amazon box.

Can't hurt to check.

 

[bluelund79]

I run a 2-7x32 Vortex Viper on my 99/44. It works very well, especially with the effective range of a 44mag rifle. Enjoy your 77, it's on my short list of wants.

 

[CountryGent]

Stealth pineapples. Went ahead and ordered the low power Leupold.