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So, I've ordered a Ruger Scout Rifle in .450 Bushmaster, and am just waiting for it to process through. Even though I stick to iron sights on nearly everything, I am going to scope this one. As such I've begun the research and thought I'd ask the friends here what they recommend.
Parameters would be:
Parameters would be:
- As light weight as possible. (I'm trying to keep it trim, but will be adding a sling and a silencer, so every bit helps.)
- Fitting for this rifle. (This type of setup the scope mounts forward of the action.)
- Quality glass. (I've learned you really get what you pay for with optics, so not going to bother will El Cheapo.)
- Does not require a power source. (While admittedly at least somewhat irrational, this is not something I'd wish in a sighting system.)
- Heavily leaning towards something Leupold, but not wedded to that make.