scope for a .44mag???

[john0286]

I bought a Ruger 77/44 today and I'm looking for scope suggestions? It will be used primarily for deer hunting and will likely see decent range time.

Thanks.

 

[gunman41mag]

I wouldn't go for anything over 4X

 

[baldguy637]

I've got a Nikon Monarch 2-8x32 bdc scope on my 77/44. 2-4x in the woods, 5-8x for longer shots. Honestly, it's the best setup for deer i've ever owned.

 

[Jeffrey]

Weaver

I put one of these on my marlin 1894 in 44 and could not be more pleased. Weaver Classic V-Series Rifle Scope 1-3x 20mm Dual-X Reticle Matte - MidwayUSA
It's a weaver 1-3 by 20 and the optics are every bit as good as those on my Leupolds. It's also a nice low profile scope that fits nice on carbines. I would however recommend not going with the cabelas scope with the drop reticle for the 44. Reticle works as described but the optics just are not that great.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I strongly prefer the 40 mm scope (because I'm blind)... Any thoughts?

 

[rhart]

I put a Nikon 2-7x32mm on mine. Looks cool but I haven;t gotten a chance to shoot it yet

 

[shooter1054]

Nikon Prostaff 3-9 x 40. Done. I have Prostaffs on all my rifles. A total of 5 now soon to be 6. For the money, you just can't beat them. $160 regular price about anywhere and less when they are on sale or sometimes at the 1500.

 

[Brownie]

For what your wanting I don't think you would be disappointed with a Leupold VX-1 or a rifleman. I have a couple VX-1's and they are great for a lower priced scope.

 

[451_Detonics]

I would think any decent 2x7 variable would do a great job. The lower power setting make snap shooting easy while the higher powers make precision at longer ranges possible. Just remember this is not a place to go cheap.

 

[paperboy]

I have a 4x32 Tasco on my 44 Marlin (it was on the gun when I got it) It works fantastic and I have no plans on replacing it....

 

[MRP2003]

I put a Leupold VX-I 3-9 x 40 on my marlin 44. I prefer the power to be around 4-5.
Works great for me

 

[hammer24]

I have a Nikon 2-7x32 on my sons; and a bushnell 3200 elite 1.5-4.5x32 on mine. Both are excellent. If you want a little more magnification than 4 than the Nikon would be my suggestion. I personally love the reticle and clarity of the bushnell.

 

[eric001]

I've got a Pentax 3-9 x50mm on my Marlin--it's a little big, but I've got great field of view even at full magnification, and that x9 works really well as a spotting scope at the range.

 

[john0286]

Thanks for all the replies, does anyone know if this would be a good choice
?? Bushnell Trophy XLT 3-9X40 Bone Collector Scope - Dick's Sporting Goods

 

[hammer24]

For $20 more you could majorly upgrade to the Elite grade Bushnell at Natchez. Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40 Riflescope FireFly Reticle Matte - Natchez Shooters Supplies Elite 3200 3-9x40 Riflescope FireFly Reticle Matte They have silver in stock too. I don't know this for sure, but I'm guessing you're paying at least $30 or more for that Bone Collector decal. I've seen the standard trophy xlt for closer to $100.

 

[john0286]

For $20 more you could majorly upgrade to the Elite grade Bushnell at Natchez. Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40 Riflescope FireFly Reticle Matte - Natchez Shooters Supplies Elite 3200 3-9x40 Riflescope FireFly Reticle Matte They have silver in stock too. I don't know this for sure, but I'm guessing you're paying at least $30 or more for that Bone Collector decal. I've seen the standard trophy xlt for closer to $100.

what makes the firefly rectile so nice? Natchez has the multi x rectile for $139....

 

[hammer24]

To my eye the multi-x and the firefly look exactly the same. The firefly has a glow to it in low light situations. I honestly have never needed that feature. I like the heavier reticle for the deer sized game in the range of a .44. Here's Natchez' bushnell trophy without the decal and with mx reticle.http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=BH733944&=sourcegoogleps. It looks like that decal costs $40.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I know I need something else for my Marlin 1894... I went cheap, but big magnification and it is terrible. I need to realize 2 things... This is Indiana and I'm not likely going to be making 400 yard shots... and it's a .44 so I'm not going to be making 400 yard shots...

 

[dave29]

Go with a Nikon, Leupold, or Redfield in a 2-7x32. I have all three on various pistol caliber rifle and love them.

 

[dbd870]

Don't know your budget but I really like the VX3 1.5-5x's for leverguns.