Hi all. I'm seeking help from those who are in the know. I am setting up a carbine with a scout style scope. I do not have an ounce of experience with scout scopes. I am just looking for suggestions on a long eye relief scope powered approximately 2-7, 2-10 power. I do not want to spend a lot but want decent glass. Any and all ideas are welcome. Thank you.
Help with Scout style scope please.
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SgtScrounge
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A scout scope doesn't work well over 4x. Check out the Leatherwood, Leupold, and Burris scout scopes. Also, scoutrifle.org is an extremely helpful resource.
SlickerThanSnot
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Originally Posted By: Chalky47What are the advantages of a scout scope vs. traditional scope?
never have scope eye. lol
never have scope eye. lol
Originally Posted By: Chalky47What are the advantages of a scout scope vs. traditional scope?
You can still see all of your environment instead of just the field of view the normal scope might offer...
You can still see all of your environment instead of just the field of view the normal scope might offer...
Dixiedog1
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Originally Posted By: Infidel 762Originally Posted By: Chalky47What are the advantages of a scout scope vs. traditional scope?
You can still see all of your environment instead of just the field of view the normal scope might offer...
This and speed.
The hard part is finding a decent scout scope, not many scopes have eye reliefs suited well for a scout setup.
You can still see all of your environment instead of just the field of view the normal scope might offer...
This and speed.
The hard part is finding a decent scout scope, not many scopes have eye reliefs suited well for a scout setup.
I've had luck with the Burris 2-7 handgun scope (they now sell the same scope with a "scout" brand on it). It worked fine for me at 7x but it was bigger and heavier than most "scout" scopes.
If you can shoot a conventional scope with both eyes open then the scout won't be any faster. Keeping the scope away from your eyes helps keep the action clear so it can be loaded via stripper clip.
If you can shoot a conventional scope with both eyes open then the scout won't be any faster. Keeping the scope away from your eyes helps keep the action clear so it can be loaded via stripper clip.
Dixiedog1
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Originally Posted By: HawkCreekI've had luck with the Burris 2-7 handgun scope (they now sell the same scope with a "scout" brand on it). It worked fine for me at 7x but it was bigger and heavier than most "scout" scopes.
If you can shoot a conventional scope with both eyes open then the scout won't be any faster. Keeping the scope away from your eyes helps keep the action clear so it can be loaded via stripper clip.
I shoot with both eyes open with a conventional scope and the scout setup is still faster. My Ruger Frontier .243 is my calling rifle just for that reason, no such thing as a critter coming in too quick with that rifle. There is something in the way I swing the rifle that having it that far away is an advantage.
If you can shoot a conventional scope with both eyes open then the scout won't be any faster. Keeping the scope away from your eyes helps keep the action clear so it can be loaded via stripper clip.
I shoot with both eyes open with a conventional scope and the scout setup is still faster. My Ruger Frontier .243 is my calling rifle just for that reason, no such thing as a critter coming in too quick with that rifle. There is something in the way I swing the rifle that having it that far away is an advantage.
Varminterror
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FOV within the scout scope is considerably less in a standard receiver mounted scope. So they work great for multiple targets, moving targets, and fast pointing at short ranges, but when it comes to picking out targets at longer ranges, or precision shooting, that long eye relief hurts a lot. Some fellas will argue that the opportunity for parallax error is reduced because you've extended your eye relief, but in my experience, that all depends on the shooter and the scope design - I've had good and bad parallax sensitivities in both.
I have a couple Leupold scout scopes that I've used off and on over the last several years. They spend most of their time tucked in the safe rather than mounted on a rifle.
For close range work where the Scout set up makes sense, I've become a fan of open style red dot sights rather than scout scopes. Or even simply open sights.
But then again, I shoot effectively with both eyes open, and was raised on a technique to let the shortcomings of the human brain let me co-witness my crosshairs onto a target by focusing in my left eye, then switching to my right to make the shot.
I have a couple Leupold scout scopes that I've used off and on over the last several years. They spend most of their time tucked in the safe rather than mounted on a rifle.
For close range work where the Scout set up makes sense, I've become a fan of open style red dot sights rather than scout scopes. Or even simply open sights.
But then again, I shoot effectively with both eyes open, and was raised on a technique to let the shortcomings of the human brain let me co-witness my crosshairs onto a target by focusing in my left eye, then switching to my right to make the shot.
Jack Roberts
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Their FOV is extremely small.
Jack
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Originally Posted By: Dixiedog1Originally Posted By: HawkCreekI've had luck with the Burris 2-7 handgun scope (they now sell the same scope with a "scout" brand on it). It worked fine for me at 7x but it was bigger and heavier than most "scout" scopes.
If you can shoot a conventional scope with both eyes open then the scout won't be any faster. Keeping the scope away from your eyes helps keep the action clear so it can be loaded via stripper clip.
I shoot with both eyes open with a conventional scope and the scout setup is still faster. My Ruger Frontier .243 is my calling rifle just for that reason, no such thing as a critter coming in too quick with that rifle. There is something in the way I swing the rifle that having it that far away is an advantage.
I've got a .308 Frontier and I gave my ex a 7mm-08 Frontier so I've got some trigger time with the platform. While I agree with you they do seem to swing nice they aren't any faster on target than a full size rifle with a conventional scope for me.
People laugh when they see someone as big as me packing a little Frontier but they usually get educated pretty quick on how capable those little Rugers really are.
If you can shoot a conventional scope with both eyes open then the scout won't be any faster. Keeping the scope away from your eyes helps keep the action clear so it can be loaded via stripper clip.
I shoot with both eyes open with a conventional scope and the scout setup is still faster. My Ruger Frontier .243 is my calling rifle just for that reason, no such thing as a critter coming in too quick with that rifle. There is something in the way I swing the rifle that having it that far away is an advantage.
I've got a .308 Frontier and I gave my ex a 7mm-08 Frontier so I've got some trigger time with the platform. While I agree with you they do seem to swing nice they aren't any faster on target than a full size rifle with a conventional scope for me.
People laugh when they see someone as big as me packing a little Frontier but they usually get educated pretty quick on how capable those little Rugers really are.