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Originally Posted by JasonH
I plan on using this rifle for hunting. Ive been trying to decide on the best scope. It is nearly impossible to find gloss finish scopes anymore. I believe Leopold still makes one or two models in gloss. Any suggestions on which make and model of scope would look right on this rifle?


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OR, you could go with a simple FX-II 4x32 or 6x36. Keeping with the slim lines of the rifle I wouldn't mount anything with an objective bell larger than 40mm and smaller than that would be preferable. The 1.5x5-20 isn't a bad idea if it fits the ring spacing.


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Originally Posted by Jim in Idaho
Keeping with the slim lines of the rifle I wouldn't mount anything with an objective bell larger than 40mm and smaller than that would be preferable. The 1.5x5-20 isn't a bad idea if it fits the ring spacing.



I have one on a LA M70 XTR (7x57) and it fits fine. I'm not sure about the spacing on M77, though. As an aside, from what I understand, Leupold will put together a scope with a gloss finish if you ask them to.


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Originally Posted by DoeSlayer
Just got two of these for the store. The walnut is what you'd see on a standard 77. The day's of good/great wood on Ruger's are a thing of the past.


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Originally Posted by DoeSlayer
Just got two of these for the store. The walnut is what you'd see on a standard 77. The day's of good/great wood on Ruger's are a thing of the past.


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Lipsey's has one less now!

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Thinking either a 1.5x5 or a straight 3x Big Bore scope. Either option with a German #4 or Post Duplex reticle. Thinking the VXR and VX6 30mm tubes might be a little too thick for a trim rifle. Will have to get the rifle in hand. Can live with a matte scope.



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Hadn't thought of the 1.5-5x VX3, I have one on my other 7x57 that could easily move. Hmmmmm.

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I am not usually a Ruger guy (except for single action revolvers), but this looks really nice. If you ordered one, please post a few pics when they show up .

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Another one has been spoken for.


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My dealer just told me they are out of stock.

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LGS just called and said they have a package from Ruger with my name on it - should have it in hand shortly...

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Quick review for now - very nice! Walnut is straight grain though a darker, nicer color than the standard Hawkeye. It does appear more effort was put into the finish than I'm used to seeing - grain is completely filled, etc. Balances nicely - slightly muzzle heavy and overall, a pretty trim rifle. Trigger breaks clean and will not require any adjustment. It does have the Hawkeye plastic grip cap (was hoping for steel like the No. 1, but no big deal). It does have a front sling stud hole in the forend with a filler screw and includes a front sling stud in the box.

A couple boxes of Hornady 275 Rigby brass showed up today so I should be ready to shoot it this weekend. I'll try and get pics up soon but have to relearn that part with Photobucket no longer an option...

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15 years from now-maybe sooner-good chance the .275 people who balked at the price may wish they hadn't. And it sounds like they are going, going, gone.


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Originally Posted by battue
15 years from now-maybe sooner-good chance the .275 people who balked at the price may wish they hadn't. And it sounds like they are going, going, gone.


The people that bitch about that schit didn't want one to begin with.




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