Scoping a 458 Lott - 08/31/11
Usually, I select a scope based on clarity, sharpness, and brightness. However, for my Ruger #1 458 Lott, my sole selection criteria is not getting busted in the face during recoil
Now, I'm not always going to use the rifle for heavy duty ele stompers, but I also don't want to have to remove it when I want to shoot the heavy kickers, but then bolt it back on and recheck zero when I want to shoot my more routine mild 458WM loads. Been looking at Optics Planet, and there's a couple models I'm considering.
First is a Leupold Scout Scope. Saw someone on here had one installed on their #1 458 Lott and said it worked fine. I think this is a great option, but I'm hesitant to just order it without looking through one sitting on my rings. Price is $299
Second is the Leupold 1x4x20 shotgun/muzzleloader scope. Eye relief is 3.8-4.3 inches, which I like. I doubt this particular scope has as clear or as bright of glass as some of the other options, but I like my plain jane 2x20 Leupold shotgun scope that sits on top of my Marlin 1895GS. I've shot some serious thumpers out of the little Guide Gun and have never been popped. The scope is also plenty good for what I use it for. Price is $190
Third is a Nikon Monarch African scope. It's a 1x4x20 similar to the Leupold, but eye relief is 4.1-4.3, and the price is $245.
Fourth is a 2x20 Nikon extended eye relief scope. Haven't found a price on this one, but it has eye relief of 10.1", which would be similar to the Leupold EER scope, but a little smaller.
Again, don't wanna get popped in the eye and don't want to have to take the scope on and off. Any experience with Ruger #1's in heavy calibers or these scopes in particular would be appreciated. 90% of my shooting will probably be done at levels where eye relief won't be a problem, but after I get a mercury recoil reducer and limbsaver installed, I will be shooting some full power Lott loads as well.
Thanks!
Now, I'm not always going to use the rifle for heavy duty ele stompers, but I also don't want to have to remove it when I want to shoot the heavy kickers, but then bolt it back on and recheck zero when I want to shoot my more routine mild 458WM loads. Been looking at Optics Planet, and there's a couple models I'm considering.
First is a Leupold Scout Scope. Saw someone on here had one installed on their #1 458 Lott and said it worked fine. I think this is a great option, but I'm hesitant to just order it without looking through one sitting on my rings. Price is $299
Second is the Leupold 1x4x20 shotgun/muzzleloader scope. Eye relief is 3.8-4.3 inches, which I like. I doubt this particular scope has as clear or as bright of glass as some of the other options, but I like my plain jane 2x20 Leupold shotgun scope that sits on top of my Marlin 1895GS. I've shot some serious thumpers out of the little Guide Gun and have never been popped. The scope is also plenty good for what I use it for. Price is $190
Third is a Nikon Monarch African scope. It's a 1x4x20 similar to the Leupold, but eye relief is 4.1-4.3, and the price is $245.
Fourth is a 2x20 Nikon extended eye relief scope. Haven't found a price on this one, but it has eye relief of 10.1", which would be similar to the Leupold EER scope, but a little smaller.
Again, don't wanna get popped in the eye and don't want to have to take the scope on and off. Any experience with Ruger #1's in heavy calibers or these scopes in particular would be appreciated. 90% of my shooting will probably be done at levels where eye relief won't be a problem, but after I get a mercury recoil reducer and limbsaver installed, I will be shooting some full power Lott loads as well.
Thanks!