Need a Scope Before October—What Would You Choose?

[B_Reynolds_AK]

This rifle's primary purpose is hunting eastern whitetail in the mountains (max ~200 yards).

that joker is like carrying a ladder through a hallway lol. Its incredibly unbalanced and unwieldy.

Cut & thread that barrel down to 12”

 

[UncleNommies]

Cut & thread that barrel down to 12”

Would that be possible on this Ruger American fluted barrel? I've never had a barrel cut or threaded.

 

[Choupique]

No reason you couldn't. Chop it, turn down past the flutes, and then thread it. I believe people here do it all the time.

 

[KenLee]

Tasco has to be at the very top of the list, followed closely by Bushnell and Simmons. Don’t rule out Barska, BSA, or Centerpoint though.

Is it April 1st?
I will say I've had a few really reliable Japanese Tasco and Busnells over the last 46 yrs.

 

[KenLee]

I'd go with the Leica amplus 6 with 4a reticle and small illuminated center dot. 2.5-15x50.
On sale at Eurooptic.com and much better glass than anything in its now $1200 price range. Also call Doug at Cameraland to see if they have any demos.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Would that be possible on this Ruger American fluted barrel? I've never had a barrel cut or threaded. View attachment 1090605

Oh yeah, a competent gunsmith could do that no problem. Might have to thread 1/2x28, but that’s no issue to use an adapter for your suppressor. Zero practical reason to carry around a long barrel for close range work.