Scope for a .375 Ruger

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I'm looking at the Vortex Viper 1-4x24, but also wondering if a quality red dot would be better. What are your thoughts fellas?
 
I would not put a red dot scope on it. There is no reason you can’t take 300 yard shots with that rifle, putting on a red dot takes away that option.
 
Something like a Leupold VX6 1-6 with illuminated reticle can function like a red dot on 1x and let you reach out to 300 yards as well. A higher quality 1-8, also illuminated, even better.

And if a battery fails, it's still a very high quality scope.
 
What will you use it for and what distance? If going for PG at 300 yards then I'd suggest a 1-8 or so.
I seen the Vortex Crossfire-II 2-7x32, it has over 4" of eye relief.

I would not put a red dot scope on it. There is no reason you can’t take 300 yard shots with that rifle, putting on a red dot takes away that option.
Yeah, I actually keep forgetting how versatile the cartridge really is. I believe it has the same trajectory as a .338 Win Mag.
 
Something like a Leupold VX6 1-6 with illuminated reticle can function like a red dot on 1x and let you reach out to 300 yards as well. A higher quality 1-8, also illuminated, even better.

And if a battery fails, it's still a very high quality scope.
I will look into them. Thanks!
 
I have a Leupold VX-3 1.5x5x20 on my 375 Ruger.
 
I am somewhat skeptical that the Vortex Viper or the Crossfire would stand up well to the recoil of the .375 Ruger.
As has been suggested, a 1-6 or 1-8 is a great option. I have a Leupold VX-6 2x-12x on one of my .375 H&H’s and think it is just about perfect.
 
Fellas, I've long been a Zeiss fan, and the V4 1-4x24 I can get for $450. It's a 30mm tube, and I already have 30mm rings with the rifle. My last Conquest scope was AMAZING.

Any thoughts?

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I have one just like that. Haven’t used it yet, but I’m going to mount it on a muzzle loader for this season.
I was actually going to recommend this.
 
I have one mounted on a 375 H&H. Excellent optic for the money.
 
I also have the Leupold 1.5 x 5 on my 375 Alaskan.
 
I also have the Leupold 1.5 x 5 on my 375 Alaskan.
I can get the VX-3i 1.5-5x20 for less than $400. It has a 1" tube and 20mm objective to collect light. The Zeiss is a 30mm tube (already have the rings) and a 24mm objective.

I hate being indecisive :(
 
My PH wants me to look at the Nikon M-Tactical 1-4x24. Its half the price of the Zeiss, same in every way, even warranty is the same. I may try it for poops & giggles.
 
Ignore the highly dangerous poodle in the background. The Nikon came, and it is VERY clear. The 1x still has a slight magnification to it.

I'm going to pulll it back off and finish setting my express sights first.
 

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Not sure your price range. Have a 375 H&H with a muzzle brake. Nice rifle only fired a few times. Also a Mossberg 375 Ruger its been used and shows a few hunts on it.
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