Scope for a .375 Ruger

For what it's worth, think about avoiding the open/uncovered turrets. I've seen and taken a number of guys who've ignored this and it's ended up costing them $$$.

1 - The turrets get bumped moved while being carried and in the heat of the moment, the user forgets to make sure they are set correctly before taking a shot.

2 - They miss an opportunity because instead of keeping eyes on the target and IN the scope, their eyes are UP looking/playing with the twisties and by the time their eyes are back IN the scope the game is gone.

3 - After the excitement of a successful or the discouragement of an unsuccessful shot, the user forgets to set them back to "zero".

4 - Forgetting to reset to zero, can then further complicate the first shot on the next animal or trying to put that quick shot on a fleeting wounded one.

5 - Ask your PH what he expects your average shooting distances will be. If he says between 100-175m, just zero your scope/load for 150m and just hold an inch or two high or low and you'll be good to 250m.

I've taken at least a dozen guys with the twisty scopes and even they ended up admitting they wished they taken something with conventional covered turrets.

I just noticed you've already got the scope in hand while I was typing this. I honestly hope it works out for you.
 
My two favourite optics are Nikon monarch African 1-4x20 and the leupold 1.5-4x20 I've got a leupold on my .375 h&h and had a Nikon of a
.45-70
 
I have a now discontinued Leupold VX III 1.75-6x with a heavy duplex on my .375. I wish they still produced that scope and reticle. When I get another .375 it will wear either a 1-6x Trijicon or Leupold (with Firedot).
If money isn’t an object, the 1-8x Zeiss or Swarovski would probably be neigh on perfect.
 
I would not own a 1-4X for a .375. You are just so limited. 2-12X VX6 on my Ruger .375 Ruger. I like Leupold scopes with red dot. I know Vortex is the flavor of the month but I’ll stick with what works for me.
Best of luck and hope all goes well.
Philip
 

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