Need a suggestion for a Mini-14

[Maxsplat]

I'm looking to scope my Mini but I'm unsure what would be the best option as far as a scope. Any reccomendations? While I'm not stuck on a price point I can't spring for a $1000 trijicon so please keep suggestions below $500. Thanks

 

[-Z/28-]

How much magnification do you want?

 

[mbz300sdl]

Nikon 223 with BDC

 

[Maxsplat]

How much magnification do you want?

Yes. Lol. Not really sure. Like I said I just started looking and wanted a few options before I get lost down the rabbit hole of optics.

 

[dontpanic]

Look at the Bushnell Elite 3200 series. 9 x 50 can be found for 200 dollars. From there any option you might want is available.

This scope is more than adequate. No 500 dollar scope needed.

I recently went through this same quest and this is what I came up with. Best balance of great optics and affordable price.

Good luck. Hope this helped

 

[photoracer]

What do you want to do with it? That's the real question. Varmints get a Primary Arms 4-16x44 ($160). HD get a Primary Arms 1-4x24 ($120).Those are enough to get by on.

 

[Markp]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/45...il-adjustments-first-focal-mrad-reticle-matte

$249 End of discussion!

 

[Gryphon]

Nikon 223 with BDC

Nikon 3x9-40 P-223 (I found one for $175), but getting the right mounts for the proprietary indents is a pain in the ass. I needed two different heights to level the scope. You might want to consider a rail by GG&G if it doesn't add too much height for your liking. http://www.gggaz.com/ruger-mini-14-ranch-rifle-scope-mounts.html

 

[sailskidrive]

Another good option keeping the magnification within the Minis ability would be the Nikon M223 2-7x...

 

[namrelio]

I only buy Leupold. When I need a scope I always go to Clydes sport shop and tell them what I want. They can recommend a good scope for your needs, and mount it whiled you wait.

 

[Pinecone]

You are seriously limiting yourself if you only buy Leupold. Good scopes, but there are better scopes or similar, but less expensive scopes.

I don't like BDC scopes, as the BDC marking/clicks are only good for ONE load and ONE altitude.

I agree with looking at the use of the rifle. Short range, HD, action shooting comps, 1-4x or so is great. For longer range or more precision, look to a 2.5-10x on up, depending.

 

[Maxsplat]

Nikon 3x9-40 P-223 (I found one for $175), but getting the right mounts for the proprietary indents is a pain in the ass. I needed two different heights to level the scope. You might want to consider a rail by GG&G if it doesn't add too much height for your liking. http://www.gggaz.com/ruger-mini-14-ranch-rifle-scope-mounts.html

I had the rail installed a few months back. Really nice and I'm looking forward to putting a scope on it. I'm going to look into the options ya'll gave me. Thanks!