SCOPE FOR A RUGER 77/357mag

[HighlandLofts]

I BOUGHT A RUGER 77/357 magnum RIFLE FOR DEER HUNTING BACK THERE IN ANDY'S COMMUNIST REPUBLIC OF NEW YORKISTAN LATE LAST FALL. I NEED TO BUY TE RIGHT SCOPE FOR IT, I WAS THINKING OF SOMETHING LIKE A 2X7 LEUPOLD VXR WITH THE LUMMINATED DOT. I FIGURE THE FARTHEST I'D BE SHOOTING THIS RIFLE WOULD BE ABOUT A HUNDRED YARDS. SO I WANT TO MATCH THE SCOPE TO THE DISTANCE I'LL BE SHOOTING. I'D LIKE TO KEEP IT LESS THEN $500.


I HAD A STAINLESS 6" - 357 magnum RUGER GP100 TO MATCH UP WITH THIS RIFLE, I THEN BOUGHT A STAINLESS 7 & 1/2" OLDER RUGER REDHAWK TO MATCH UP WITH IT AS WELL.

I'LL BE HAPPIER THEN A PIG IN A FRESH SHIT PILE ONCE TRUMP GETS THE NATIONAL RESIP THING DONE SO I CAN BRING MY HANDGUNS BACK TO NEW YORKISTAN. IF THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN I GUESS I'LL BE DEER HUNTING IN PENNSYLVANIA, I HAVE A PA PISTOL PERMIT.

 

[JamieZ]

Just an FYI. I have 2 Redfield Revolution 2x7 scopes that I havent used in a year or so. They are cheap and I believe they are made by Leupold. You should look into these they are both great scopes. Redfield Revolution Riflescopes
Redfield Revolution 2-7x33mm Rifle Scope - Matte Finish, 4-Plex / Accu-Range Reticle w/ Free Shipping and Handling — 3 models

 

[HighlandLofts]

Just an FYI. I have 2 Redfield Revolution 2x7 scopes that I havent used in a year or so. They are cheap and I believe they are made by Leupold. You should look into these they are both great scopes. Redfield Revolution Riflescopes
Redfield Revolution 2-7x33mm Rifle Scope - Matte Finish, 4-Plex / Accu-Range Reticle w/ Free Shipping and Handling — 3 models

INTERESTED IN SELLING ONE OF THEM?

 

[JamieZ]

Let me look tonight to see if I need them for any guns. Think I only need one, I believe its still on a mount for the 6.8.
Im at work now

 

[HighlandLofts]

Let me know and we'll go from there.

 

[JamieZ]

Sorry bud,,,didnt realize I have that mounted too. Its on 10/22 I never use.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I'll be checking out a few places for a scope for it, I like the Leupold VRX with the luminated dot. I might throw a scope I have on it just to work up a load for this gun.

I looked at Natchez's site last night and what I want is just under $500. I have a couple of older Ithaca guns I'll be selling to purchase a scope.

I've bought guns from Cabelas that had decent scopes on them, peeled the scope off and re-sold the gun for almost what I paid for the gun & scope.
I'll be checking their used gun rack over the next few weeks.

 

[Phauxtoe]

I have that Ruger too, and I believe that would be an excellent choice, to keep it lite!
That is an exceptional scope, both Redfield and Nikon are great too and much cheaper. Cheaper scope means more ammo!
I wonder at your use distances if you need the Leupold?

 

[zzrguy]

I have a couple of these Bushnell Trophy XLT 3-9x 40mm Multi-X or DOA 200 SG on a lever gun and a single shot rifle both guns will shoot a sub 1in group at 100yds I think I paid $135 but I've seen them on amazon dirt cheap. They are very clear with great light transfer.
I didn't use the rings that cam with them I use Leopold base and rings

 

[HighlandLofts]

I bid on a 2x7 redfield scope on e-bay last night it ends today at noon.
I also did a search online for 'Scope Repair" and send a reply to see if they can look at the Weatherby 2-3/4 X 10 scope I have.
I'm kind of looking forward to see what load works best in this gun. when I first picked it up and put the Weatherby scope on it I took it out shooting. it his low to the right, all five holes touching, but all of the adjustments were frozen.
I'll post a pic of the target later.

I picked up 110grain, 158 grain & 180 grain Hornady XTP bullets to load up for this gun. I'll be picking up a few other types of powder as well to try out.

Phauxtoe
What are you shooting through your 77/357?
Do you use it for deer hunting?

 

[Phauxtoe]

I shoot everything from 38 to 357 hollow points.
I dont hunt much anymore, but plan to once i leave NY.
just love shooting the gun!

I have done both these MODS!

Did you change the sear to the Volquarten?
turned the trigger into something AMAZING!

And the mag release change out...

 

[HighlandLofts]

I haven't done anything with the gun yet other them install the Weatherby Scope and shot at one target which went perfect until I tried to adjust it to hit bullseye.
I did hear back from the scope repair place today, they want $250 and it is a two month return time frame. I like the scope, but I don't know it I like it enough to put another $250 in to it. I might just because.

Here is a picture of the 77/357 rife, the 7 1/2" Redhawk and the 6" GP100


Here is a picture of the target I shot with the rifle with the Weatherby scope about 40 yards, 5 shots of factory 357 bullets. All touching each other.
I'm excited to get a decent scope on it and work up a nice load for it for deer hunting.
What a SWEET SHOOTING RIFLE!
I'll pick up a few of the target sears, I have a stainless 77/22mag and a wood/blued 77/22 Hornet.
Later this year will be a 77/44mag added to the mix.

 

[zzrguy]

I haven't done anything with the gun yet other them install the Weatherby Scope and shot at one target which went perfect until I tried to adjust it to hit bullseye.
I did hear back from the scope repair place today, they want $250 and it is a two month return time frame. I like the scope, but I don't know it I like it enough to put another $250 in to it. I might just because.

Here is a picture of the 77/357 rife, the 7 1/2" Redhawk and the 6" GP100
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Here is a picture of the target I shot with the rifle with the Weatherby scope about 40 yards, 5 shots of factory 357 bullets. All touching each other.
I'm excited to get a decent scope on it and work up a nice load for it for deer hunting.
What a SWEET SHOOTING RIFLE!
I'll pick up a few of the target sears, I have a stainless 77/22mag and a wood/blued 77/22 Hornet.
Later this year will be a 77/44mag added to the mix.

250 forget it what is it a 200 buck scope put that 250 to get a nice new scope and ammo

 

[HighlandLofts]

I'm ordering a refurbished 3X9X40mm BDC Nikon Bushmaster scope tomorrow, $97.99 total price to put on it until I get the right one for the gun.
This weekend I'll start loading up ammo for the rifle, both 38spl and 357mag.

I like the two tone wood/rubber grips on the GP100, I bought another set for the Redhawk, but they won't fit this one. They for the GP100 and the Super Redhawk so I'll put them on my 44 magnum Super Redhawk.

ZZR I'll have to think about getting the Weatherby scope done, that would be $250 towards my Ruger 77/44mag. They are going for around $800.

 

[JamieZ]

Whats a Nikon Bushmaster,,,typing mistake? You mean Buckmaster, Prostaff or Monarch? If its the Buckmaster 2, I might look elsewhere, they get kind of get shitty reviews. I have one of their first Buckmasters, not the Buckmaster 2 and its an excellent scope.

 

[HighlandLofts]

It was a typo, it is a buckmaster ll. I sent a money order out for it this morning.
I'll use it on the Ruger until I buy the right scope.