Originally Posted by
w squared
I have the Leupold 1.5-5X33 on my Ruger Gunsite Scout. In a set of Leupold QRW low rings, it sits about as low over the rail as I know how to make it fit.
Pros:
Bigger and brighter than any other scout scope I have tried.
Excellent illuminated reticle (rare in scout scopes). This is a game-changer for me as I hunt feral hogs at night.
Very durable, and good build quality
Relatively good value for the money.
5 power makes it easy to get hits out to 400 yards
Cons:
Big, long, heavy when compared to other scout scopes
Eye relief is not long enough to get the tube completely forward of the action
Large ocular lens size means that you can't get it as low over the bore as some other offerings.
If you want a pure scout scope, this is a bit heavy, clunky, and high magnification. If you want a scope that adds to the traditional level of scout functionality and you're willing to put up with the extra weight and size, it's a good choice.
When I eventually get around to buying a Steyr Scout rifle, I'll put a Leupold 2.5X28 on it, because the rifle was intended from to wear that particular scope in those particular rings from Day 1. Even though it's a bit limited optically, the relative positions of the comb of the stock, the bore, and the scope are simply ergonomically perfect.
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