Is this scope good to mount on a .243 Ruger american for my 15 year old son?
1380903
I can't answer your specific question, but I have mine mounted on a Remington 700 in 308, and it works well.
1380904
I own this scope and I have left a review about it on here. I would have to say no. It is an outstanding scope for target shooting. It is big and heavy for a scope. It has tons of great features. However I am going to assume that because you are going to put this on a Ruger American. You're going to hunt with this gun. I would not want to lug this around in the woods. Remember this has a 30 mil tube and not 1 inch so you're going to need some big scope mounts. Also while the recoil of the .243 is not heavy the scope is (weight). The inertia created my the recoil might start to loosen the scope mounted to the gun, because the scope is really that heavy. The gun will recoil and attempt to move the scope back with it. And because the scopes weight will put a lot of strain on your mounts. I would sudgest a Nikon Pro staff 3x9x40 with the BDC recital. I have this scope one so many of my guns. Use the Nikon spot on software on Nikons website, input your factory ammo info and you know exactly where the bullet will hit a multiple distances. Really an outstanding idea and it's at half the cost and the weight. Nikon http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Black-Matte-Riflescope/dp/B004MY5L9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384185875&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+pro+staff+bdc
1380905
Gun guy has a point on the weight and lugging it around. I target shoot with a browning 30-06. Used the browning x scope mounts and no loosening yet. Unless your trying to hit 300+ the Nikon would work fine. I just like playing at longer ranges. ;-)
1573846
I have this installed on my 9mm carbine. With that caliber I haven't shot much over 75 yards. I'm quite positive this scope should be good for 150 yards if not farther. Nothing but good things to say about this scope.
587535
Yes it is. I have it on my AR10. I'm gonna switch it to my .338 in January for longer shot at them hog. The scope can handle any rifle you or I have.
1818851
It's about 35 lbs of cocking effort, I think with a little practice it should ent be a problem for a 15 year old. p.s. best air rifle second to none!
2195194
it shoots pretty well. i dont like the scope mount so i replaced it with one at academy. hope she enjoys it. it is fairly easy to cock and shoot. my 6 year old can shoot mine after i load it for him. he loves it. very low maint.
2061837
Personally, I think it would be very good on that rifle. It's a clean, simple reticle and the center dot would be fine enough for squirrels out to 50 and target out to 100. The illumination of the center dot would also be helpful in dark woods. I recommend getting a good mount, and as light a mount as possible. I recommend the AeroPrecision extended mount. It is only 3 ounces. if you are patient can probably find one for 60-70$. Hope this helps.
123578
I have used it on my .22 rifle, so I think it would work good for an Ar15. It has some great features for the smaller caliber guns.
1040384
It's a great scope for a 270. I mounted mine on a Ruger M77 in 270 caliber. Shoots great!
260260
To be honest, it is a great scope for AR15 rifles but you may want to look at the Bushnell Tactical line of scopes. I know the Bushnell will hold up to continous 308, semi auto impulses.
686222
Using this scope on a .308 is a good choice. They are very well built and reliable. I use one on a 300 Winchester Magnum which has about 30% more recoil than a .308.
931618
Its really good in the 2-6 range, but will work fine up in the teens. 14-16 get pretty hazy though. 16 is barley usable. Great scope for the money though. Mildot comes in handy.
533911
I put mine on an AR-15 and it works great. It took about 5-10 minutes to sight in at 50 meters. make sure you buy the right mounts for your situation. I used AccuShot Premium 1-Inch Weaver Style See-Thru High-Pro Rings (available from Amazon) on mine. I was pleased with the way the setup worked.
1813681
Unless you're a varmint hunter, recommend a smaller profile scope for the AR-15 platform as it is waaay big for the rifle, although you can certainly mount it.
1312877
In my opinion, no but they have claimed to have tested it on 50 BMG. I used this scope as an intro scope to long range precision shooting however have upgraded to a mil mil shooting system. 1/8th moa is definitely a bench shooters set up. If you want a scope you can trust, get a Leupold, US optics, vortex, S&B.; The cheapest scope i would trust would be the vortex or millet. If this a something you want to put on your ar-15 for testing loads or even just use it as a scope for one of your lesser guns, sure but a Nikkon is only slightly more expensive. Good luck on your decision.
1180384
This is a fairly strong mount. But a .308 kicks a good deal more than a 223. You are probably good to use it, but I better it is worth spending a little more to be sure.
1818850
I purchased this rifle as a beginner to the air gun hobby, and found it difficult to maintain scope zero due to the recoil and poor construction. It will work fine for a few hundred shots, but everyone I know who has purchased Gamo rifles has had this problem. Yes a 15yr old should be able to cock the gun!
1302120
Yes for sure. This is a good optic for its money. The optic is designed to stay on point with large recoil. I attach and detach mine from the rail when cleaning with no loss in precision.