question on a scope

smoky the bear · #1 02-25-2008, 05:38 PM

I was given a RUKO 3x12x56 (hakko super B) scope . The ? i have is it any good of a scope. I would like to put it on my 30-06. Would it be an over kill, and what kind of a base would you need to keep a 56 opt off the barrel. Any help would be good..

rena0040 · #2 02-25-2008, 06:11 PM

I have no idea what the quality of the scope is like but as far as overkill goes, I don't think the zoom would be to much, most people use a 3-9 so at 3-12 the low end zoom is the same. I have a 56mm scope and it is heavy, mine is on a .223 that I shoot off a bi-pod or bags and never really carry it around. If you plan of hauling your 30-06 around the bush you will get a workout. I use leupold high profile rings for my 56mm.

Dick284 · #3 02-25-2008, 06:35 PM

Years ago I had a buddy with one of these monstrosities.
They mount too high to give good cheek weld to the stock, so often accuracy suffers. That was about 15 years back, and the scopes were of middle of the road quality back then, coatings and quality of optics have imporved in the last 15 years, 56 mm objectives are not needed in Alberta, typically if you can get mid to high 90%'s in light transmission and a 4.5mm exit pupil, your good for anything that will occur in the 30 minuite window following sunset same at sunrise.
For light transomission see the manuf's information.
For exit pupil, simply divide the objective lens diameter in mm's by the power of the maginifcation, and you will get the exit pupil size. eg, 9 power and 40mm objective (40/9= 4.44mm)
Typically the human eye can only dilate to about 5mm, so any exit pupil beyond 5mm is wasted objective lens diameter.

Grizzly Adams · #4 02-25-2008, 07:11 PM

I assume this would be a european scope, so is it I" or 30 mm diameter?
Grizz

Pioneer2 · #5 02-25-2008, 10:59 PM

A 50mm or larger is locally refered to as a snow scoop.Europeans hunt at night but they aren't really needed here although they work if you don't mind the weight.I dislike high mts for the same reason cheek to stock fit......................Just me...............Harold

raised by wolves · #6 02-26-2008, 08:26 AM

Ruko makes great paperweights.

smoky the bear · #7 02-26-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by raised by wolves

Ruko makes great paperweights.

Well the price was right ,it might end up that way

sickfast · #8 02-27-2008, 06:58 AM

A .22 mag might have to much recoil for that scope..LOL...Dont put it on your 30-06 you will not be happy...Sorry but its true...Good luck.