Hunting Washington Forum
Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: mutt on October 07, 2009, 08:08:54 PM
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Hey guys. Lookin for a bit of advice here. I need to put a scope on my ruger M77 MKII .22-250 it has a bull barrel and laminated stock (totally factory), i would like to put something like a 6-24 bushnell or something like that. A buddy put a barska on his and its crap wont hold zero and clarity is poor. Another factor is that im limited to 300-350 bucks. It did have a leupold 6-18 VX II but i took it off and put it on my new .300 WSM. (good excuse to buy a scope huh). Anyway i would appreciate any input.
Thanks
Scott
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the new nikkon coyote is pretty sweet, good glass and in your price range. plus its camo, what else could you want. i'll be getting one myself pretty soon
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6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope. Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.
I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. :twocents:
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6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope. Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.
I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. :twocents:
i would listen to Rich. you're apt to do a whole lot more long range shooting with .22 unless you like the long range big game hunting stuff.
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I had a 6X24 for coyotes but didn't like it. I have since switched to 4.5X14 on my bolt gun and a 3X9 on the AR. It's a matter of taste, a lot of guys swear by the 6X24 and while they are fun I just think they're too powerful than what is needed for coyotes. IMO the 4.5X14 is perfect. If it were purely a target rifle or a prairie dogger then the higher power would be great but not for yotes.
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6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope. Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.
I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. :twocents:
Exactly.
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6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope. Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.
I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. :twocents:
Exactly.
I agree. :twocents:
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the coyote is a nice scope but at 100 yards that yote is pretty small in that big circle i like to be more pin point if they had down sized that first circle a bit it would be great but i will stick with my duplex a bushnell banner 4-12 40mm will run you like 100 and i have one on all three of my ar-15 and my 22 lr with the 22-250 not much recoil it is a good scope for that gun never had one problem with any of mine save the big money for the gas to go blast some yotes
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i like my 4.5-14. its good in cover and open spaces
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Well i took out the .300 with the 6-18X40 out opening weekend and you guys are absolutely right. It is too much scope for hunting even at 6 it was tough to put the crosshairs on something close.
So now I'm looking for the Leupold VXII 4-12 AO for the .300 and putting the 6-18 back on the .22-250 . Any good suggestions on where to go for the best price on a non counterfeit leupy?
BTW thanks guys for the solid advice.
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6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope. Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.
I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. :twocents:
:yeah:
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check out www.bearbasin.com. I put a Nikon Monarch 3-12x42 on my .243 and am very happy with it. Their prices are as good as you'll find on a new piece of glass.