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Old 04-12-2020, 07:30 PM
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Default Scope for Ruger American in 223

Hey all got a question! recently picked up a Ruger American in 223 and have never had this caliber before! needs a scope and not sure what to get! would love some input!

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Old 04-12-2020, 07:50 PM
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Sightron 1 4x12
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Old 04-13-2020, 08:16 AM
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Default scope for ruger 223

Check out the Nikon P-Tactical .223 scope.
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Old 04-13-2020, 11:15 AM
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Hey all got a question! recently picked up a Ruger American in 223 and have never had this caliber before! needs a scope and not sure what to get! would love some input!

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What are your intended uses?
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Old 04-13-2020, 11:54 AM
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Check out the Nikon P-Tactical .223 scope.
You'd best stay away from Nikon.
About four months ago they completely dropped their riflescopes
https://www.outdoorlife.com/story/ge...e-riflescopes/

You could buy used, but as well they are no longer servicing them.
It's a shame...I have a couple of their scopes and they are great.
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Old 04-13-2020, 01:00 PM
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Hey all got a question! recently picked up a Ruger American in 223 and have never had this caliber before! needs a scope and not sure what to get! would love some input!

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Coyote gun? Gopher gun? Plinking/target?
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Old 04-13-2020, 01:32 PM
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Coyote gun, gopher. nothing to special just for camping and casual prairie hunting small game, any one selling used im more then happy to take a look at if available. also in search of a decent but affordable red dot for Chiappa little badger 22 magnum
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Old 04-13-2020, 05:12 PM
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leupold vx-freedom line would be where i headed to match that rifle up for long term love
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