Scout Mounted Glass

**Randall** · January 25, 2007, 22:25

Who has scout rigs and what type of glass do you have? How's the eye relief? And, does the scope have any Paralax issues?

In looking around I haven't been able to find many scopes that are made specifically for a scout mount. Either the eye relief is too short (3 - 5") or in the case of many pistol scopes, eye relief seems too long (12 - 18"). I think I'm looking for a happy medium between 5 - 12" for an upcoming Mosin Nagant hunt package project.

Initially I was looking for a 3x lightweight rig that had proper eye relief and little to no paralax issues. The closest that I've found is a 2.5x Leupold with 9" of eye relief, only 10" long, and weighing in @ only 7.5 oz. But, I'd like to hear what others are using, because the Leupold is a bit spendy especially for this project.

Thanks in advance.
Randy

Zen Master · January 25, 2007, 23:18

The Burris is popular at 2.75x and closer to $200.
Also a Leatherwood variable 2-7x available in $100- $130 range.

Haven't heard much good about the lower end leatherwoods.

Burris is a good quality scope, but I've got no experience with scout rigs myself. Curious about 'em, though.

**BUFF** · January 25, 2007, 23:30

I have the Leupold Scout Scope on my Remington Model Seven Scout. It may not be cheap but it is excellent quality, rugged and guaranteed forever. I have been shooting it for 6 or 7 years.

**Randall** · January 26, 2007, 18:24

bump

GySgt D · January 26, 2007, 19:58

I have two scout scope equipped rifles; both having el cheapo NcStar scopes on them.

Can't say that I recommend them. When funds become available, I intend to replace them with models from Leupold .

**Randall** · January 30, 2007, 11:16

Well, I went ahead and ordered the Leupold scope. I had a bunch of Cabela's points (gotta love that Cabela's credit card), so the scope won't cost me anything. Will report on it once it arives and I have a chance to get it mounted and taken to the range.

January 25, 2007, 22:25	#1
Randall Veteran Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 4979 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,923	Scout Mounted Glass Who has scout rigs and what type of glass do you have? How's the eye relief? And, does the scope have any Paralax issues? In looking around I haven't been able to find many scopes that are made specifically for a scout mount. Either the eye relief is too short (3 - 5") or in the case of many pistol scopes, eye relief seems too long (12 - 18"). I think I'm looking for a happy medium between 5 - 12" for an upcoming Mosin Nagant hunt package project. Initially I was looking for a 3x lightweight rig that had proper eye relief and little to no paralax issues. The closest that I've found is a 2.5x Leupold with 9" of eye relief, only 10" long, and weighing in @ only 7.5 oz. But, I'd like to hear what others are using, because the Leupold is a bit spendy especially for this project. Thanks in advance. Randy

January 25, 2007, 23:18	#2
Zen Master Registered FALaholic #: 4715 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: GA Posts: 156	The Burris is popular at 2.75x and closer to $200. Also a Leatherwood variable 2-7x available in $100- $130 range. Haven't heard much good about the lower end leatherwoods. Burris is a good quality scope, but I've got no experience with scout rigs myself. Curious about 'em, though. __________________ "Democracy means that when the doorbell rings in the early hours, it is only the milkman." -Winston Churchill

January 25, 2007, 23:30	#3
BUFF Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 789 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 7,154	I have the Leupold Scout Scope on my Remington Model Seven Scout. It may not be cheap but it is excellent quality, rugged and guaranteed forever. I have been shooting it for 6 or 7 years. __________________ BUFF

January 26, 2007, 19:58	#5
GySgt D Registered FALaholic #: 232 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: The Redneck Riviera Posts: 1,092	I have two scout scope equipped rifles; both having el cheapo NcStar scopes on them. Can't say that I recommend them. When funds become available, I intend to replace them with models from Leupold . __________________ Th' FAL is wifout a doubt th' finess rifle available fo' defendin' yer mobile home or huntin' camp fum them uppity Federales. Yo' kin use it equally fine while jack-lightin' deer or keepin' th' possum sheriff at a comfy distance.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

January 26, 2007, 18:24	#4
Randall Veteran Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 4979 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,923	bump

January 30, 2007, 11:16	#6
Randall Veteran Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 4979 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,923	Well, I went ahead and ordered the Leupold scope. I had a bunch of Cabela's points (gotta love that Cabela's credit card), so the scope won't cost me anything. Will report on it once it arives and I have a chance to get it mounted and taken to the range.