Scope recommendations for Ruger American Predator in 6.5CM

[cmdc]

Just curious to know what some of you are using. I want to punch paper and hunt hogs.

Thanks

 

[T. O'Heir]

Any 3 to 9 X 40, or 2.5 to 8 x 40 hunting scope will do nicely. Same as any other hunting rifle.

 

[std7mag]

Sorry, but we do need more info.
Punch paper how far?
Average distance for hogs?
Are all shots within 100 yards? 300? 500?
Do you want/need a hold over scope?
What is your budget?

 

[Saltydog235]

Put a Trijicon Accupower 3-9X40 on my son’s rifle. Dang good little set up.

 

[hooligan1]

I use a Vortex Viper 4-16/44 BDC reticle on my Creedmoor,,,really nice glass.

 

[gshayd]

Depends on what you are using and how much $$ you want to put into. It. The range you will be shooting out to 100 yds, 200 yds, 300 or greater yards? I also vote for a 4-16/44 you can get a Vortex Viper or Crossfire II depending on your budget.

 

[cmdc]

Thanks for the recommendations.
To answer some of your questions, hunting range will be 200-300yds max, and target shooting max of 500yds I would imagine. I’m not a budget per se.

 

[FiveInADime]

Thanks for the recommendations.
To answer some of your questions, hunting range will be 200-300yds max, and target shooting max of 500yds I would imagine. I’m not a budget per se.

I think there's a wide gap between what's good for hog hunting and what's good for punching paper. From what you said so far though, I would be inclined towards a scope with a 2.5-3x bottom magnification.

If you can spend $1500 you could get something like a Leupold VX5HD 3-15x which would close the gap and do pretty well for both applications.

If you are spending say $200-$300 something like a Nikon Prostaff 7 3-12x42 or a Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x42 would probably work well.

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[jolly roger]

I've got a Vortex Diamondback 3-12x42 on a Ranch 300 Blackout and it is a sweet scope indeed with Burris Z Rings. That 12X will give a little more reach and still compact yet effective

 

[stegar1]

S.W.F.A. 3 x 15

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[fourbore]

Last time I was shopping, I could still find Leupold 4-12x40 vxII for under $300, all in. Nice scope and the weight is less than most 3-9x40.

 

[Bfglowkey]

If you will not be hoofing it around a lot and want a scope that has a wide array of future expansion look into the Athlon line. I was pleasantly surprised with their price vs performance and the glass is surprising. If you have a lot of foot work in your future stick to the Leupold or Nikkons.

 

[std7mag]

My usual preference is for Vortex. The 4-12X42 Crossfire II does well for what you mention.

But lately i've been more into Sightron. Their 4-12X40 SIH would suit your purposes also.
Both about the same money. To me the Sightron has better glass though.