Hi,
I have a new Ruger M77 Hawkeye 308 that I am looking to put a scope on. I’ve been looking at Nikon Monarch scopes, specifically the 8420, 8422 and 8425.
My questions;
Are any of these too much scope for this 308?
Also, any opinion on the 8425? A number of sites do not even carry it, which pauses me to ask what’s wrong with it. Another item of concern is the 1/8 MOA and lack of total MOA as compared to a 1/4 MOA scope.
One of our local Brick and Mortar sporting good stores thought a Buckmaster 6453 was all I needed.
I need some help before I can choose. Great web site by the way.
Thanks,
Jim
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the inquiry.
First, the Ruger M77 is a very accurate rifle, especially in .308. If you intend on doing some serious long range shooting, the 8425 is a good option. I’d say if you will be shooting 500 yards or over, go with the 8425. The 8422 would good to say 400 yards, and the 8420 to 300 yards.
The Buckmaster is a good scope. The main difference is the quality of the optics. The Monarch has 95% light transmission, while the Buckmaster has 92%. If low light shooting performance doesn’t matter to your type of shooting, then the Buckmaster is a fine choice and will save you some money.
I don’t know why other sites don’t carry the 8425 other than they are hard to come by. I have sold plenty of them so I know there’s nothing wrong with them. I have one in stock.
Here’s the link to the Nikon Monarch scope page: http://www.theriflescopestore.com/nimosc.html
and the link to the Nikon Buckmaster scope page: http://www.theriflescopestore.com/nibusc.html
If you would like to discuss this I’d be happy to talk with you.
Scott
