Scope for the Ruger

[jhilde]

I finally got the Ruger No 1 Iv'e been wanting, in 45-70 Govt and so now it's time to decide what scope would be a good choice for pig hunting. The guide Iv'e been speaking to says most of the shots will be 200 yards or under so I'm thinking maybe a good fixed power? Or is a 45-70 accurate enough to use a variable? Not real knowledgeable about the 45-70, but I will be soon. Just had to have one-------------John

[halfbakedi420]

200 yrds iron sights r good, if ya need/want a scope sure why not

[skeeter 7MM]

Either will work. Some find 4x is not enough for 200 yards, others are fine with it. It boils down to personal wants/preference & needs.

[bugsNbows]

A fixed 4X would be fine if that's what you want. The Zeiss Conquest 4X is a dandy. Keep in mind that mounting scopes on #1's is sometimes challenging. A long tube or long eye relief is often helpful. Sometimes you may even have to resort to an offset (extension) type ring. If the rifle is blued, gloss scopes look very nice on them. I had a .270 (wood, blue) that I had both a Bushnell 4200 Elite 3-9 X 40 (matte) and a Sightron 3-9 X 42 (gloss) on it. I liked the Sightron better, but both were very good, and both have coatings to shed moisture. Keep us posted on your choice and how well it's working out. Good luck and good shooting.

[Sheridan]

Why do you want a fixed powered scope ?

[jhilde]

I'm planning on using it at the shorter ranges. Where I am setting up a pig hunt, the guide says shot can be from 50 yards or less out to 200 maybe, but not often. I have the CZ in 06 for longer, accurate shots, I was thinking of this one as being primarily used as a brush gun. Everything I'd use this one for is at close to medium range, a fixed power would give me a large field of view, good clarity and a decent amount of magnification.------John

[bugsNbows]

Not a darn thing wrong with installing a fixed scope on that rifle!

[Sheridan]

If you don't have the ability to adjust the power; well, then you can't............????

[jhilde]

This number one is a little lighter and a little shorter than I realized it would be. Almost seems too be a slight bit small for a 45-70, but it should work superbly as a brush gun. I wanted it primarily for the wild hogs and in my neck of the woods most of the shots will be close enough that I'm considering just starting out with the iron sights and seeing how that works. I do think that the one change I may make is replacing the recoil pad with something a little thicker. Or should I just quit sniveling and get out there and shoot it like a man. I'll try to get a couple photos on here so you can see what I'm talking about----John

[Sheridan]

Here are the two best recoil pads anyway.



http://www.gunaccessories.com/Pachma...ds/default.asp


http://www.gunaccessories.com/limbsaver/index.asp



BTW - I use iron sights on my Marlin 336 level gun (I would never put a scope on it).