First post though I have done a ton of reading here prior to logging in since a 2011 sign on date!
Bought a Ruger American Gen 2 Ranch in 6mm ARC. Barrel is 16.1 inches and overall length is 35.5 inches for reference.
Been looking at the following scopes:
Athlon Helos 2x12
GPO super compact 4x16
Arken, and swampfox look interesting
Vortex Viper PST G2 in 2x10 and 3x15 (upper limits of spending)
All FFP
The GPO Centuri Compact is so new I realize reviews are limited and I've read a members here numerous times.
Athelon - another forum I am on does "drop tests", so far two of the Athlon Helos have failed the testers tests. With that I like the features and price. And I take these tests in consideration and not gospel as some of those forum members do.
My thought process in these scopes was that this is a short rifle overall and I really dont want a scope near as long as the rifle.
I can afford more scope. But for what I am doing I don't think I need a thousand and up optic. A member here, and I quote, "not everyone one needs a $3000.. optic on a $500.00 gun." I want to put other money towards a suppressor soon.
I casually shoot and hunt thick West Virginia woods usually. I'll take any recommendation in something 2x-2x to 16x powers.
And while I am asking is something like this mount needed for a short scope?
Just one I looked at. Is this type generally called a cantilever?
My hunting is usually an old .270 or .45/70 so bare with me
Thank you ahead of time!
Bought a Ruger American Gen 2 Ranch in 6mm ARC. Barrel is 16.1 inches and overall length is 35.5 inches for reference.
Been looking at the following scopes:
Athlon Helos 2x12
GPO super compact 4x16
Arken, and swampfox look interesting
Vortex Viper PST G2 in 2x10 and 3x15 (upper limits of spending)
All FFP
The GPO Centuri Compact is so new I realize reviews are limited and I've read a members here numerous times.
Athelon - another forum I am on does "drop tests", so far two of the Athlon Helos have failed the testers tests. With that I like the features and price. And I take these tests in consideration and not gospel as some of those forum members do.
My thought process in these scopes was that this is a short rifle overall and I really dont want a scope near as long as the rifle.
I can afford more scope. But for what I am doing I don't think I need a thousand and up optic. A member here, and I quote, "not everyone one needs a $3000.. optic on a $500.00 gun." I want to put other money towards a suppressor soon.
I casually shoot and hunt thick West Virginia woods usually. I'll take any recommendation in something 2x-2x to 16x powers.
And while I am asking is something like this mount needed for a short scope?
Just one I looked at. Is this type generally called a cantilever?
My hunting is usually an old .270 or .45/70 so bare with me
Thank you ahead of time!