Scope for 7mm-08

[Rafter S]

Ok, bought a Ruger american in 7mm-08 for a truck gun. Now looking for optics.
Thinking about a leupold VX1 in 3x9 or 2x7.

Remember I’m setting up an inexpensive truck gun. Not cheap. My nephew works at academy and with his discount I get get one of these for around $120

Any better options? Most shots will be 300 yards or less probably averaging 150-200 yds for the norm.

I like the classic streamlined look of these leupolds on the american. This is to be a true working gun so it will get knocked around. The leupolds have a lifetime warranty and are very clear.

[TacticalCowboy]

2-7

[bowaddict40]

I would definitely go with the VX1 in 3x9. That is a great price. I bought one on sale today at Academy for $150. From what I understand Leupold is getting rid of their VX1 and VX2 for the Freedom series scope.

[Black Ice]

Scope for 7mm-08

Ok, bought a Ruger american in 7mm-08 for a truck gun. Now looking for optics.
Thinking about a leupold VX1 in 3x9 or 2x7.

Remember I’m setting up an inexpensive truck gun. Not cheap. My nephew works at academy and with his discount I get get one of these for around $120

Any better options? Most shots will be 300 yards or less probably averaging 150-200 yds for the norm.

I like the classic streamlined look of these leupolds on the american. This is to be a true working gun so it will get knocked around. The leupolds have a lifetime warranty and are very clear.

I always go for the higher magnification for the same or similar money. There are exceptions if it’s a weight issue or a certain game you are hunting. Wouldn’t want to take a 7x35 on a dangerous game hunt lol.


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[Johnny44]

Ultralight 2-7

[westtexducks]

For a truck gun would run the 2-7. Plenty on the high end for precision work at 2-300 yards but still low enough for those quick shots right next to the truck on running animals


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[Gummi Bear]

Go with a fixed 6x

Fewer moving parts, and the eye relief is always constant.

Leupold, Weaver and SWFA all offer a nice fixed 6x. I have a Leupold 6x on my lever gun, and a SWFA on my 300BLK. I dropped a pig and a coyote at 300+ a few weeks ago with the BLK. It's plenty of scope

[meltingfeather]

I'd go 3-9, but you can't go wrong.

[SabreKiller]

I've got a 4.5-14X40 Leupold on my 700 CDL in 7/08. I sure do like that magnification range. I've had several 3-9's and a 2-7 at one time on different rifles, but now I'm using a little higher magnification range and like it a lot better.

[meltingfeather]

Nikon is also very good glass for the money.
Buckmasters are a hell of a lot of scope for $120-$140.
Same warranty.

[kkp005]

I’d go vx1 3x9.. Dang good scope for the money