optics for big recoil

[deanerG]

From my reading here I can see there are manypeople here with more expertise than I when it comes to rifles and scopes. What I am looking for is advice on a good scope for a .375.

[Pathfinder76]

Read the section on the 458 Lott and Optics. This guy is one of the premier large caliber rifle builders in the world.

http://www.echolsrifles.com/pdf/LegendRifles_Brochure.pdf

[sheephunter]

There's lots of good scopes up to the job....rings and bases not so much. You need both.

[elkhunter11]

A 375H&H is a far cry from a 458Lott. I actually found that in rifles of similar weight and stock configuration, my 375H&H wasn't much different from my 338x8mmremmag, or 300RUM rifles as far as recoil is concerned. I had no issues at all using variable scopes on any of my rifles.

[Pathfinder76]

A 375H&H is a far cry from a 458Lott. I actually found that in rifles of similar weight and stock configuration, my 375H&H wasn't much different from my 338x8mmremmag, or 300RUM rifles as far as recoil is concerned. I had no issues at all using variable scopes on any of my rifles.

No kidding. I said read both sections. That pretty much says exactly what you repeated above. HOWEVER, it does tell me that without a doubt variables are not as robust as fixed power scopes. Something I tend to agree with.

[BallCoeff.435]

That question would break down into 2 parts, maybe 3. What distances and applications would it be used for, what brands are you interested in, and how much cash are you willing to sacrifice for one.

IMHO, a 375 (H/H or Ruger) will be used at short to moderate ranges, in fast situations, at dawn/dusk as well as bright daylight.

So, guessing maybe a 3-8 or 3-12 zoom or thereabouts with 40mm or 56 mm objective, and a simple bold reticle might be good.

Top brands offering something in that area would all be good, such as Swarovski, Zeiss, etc; Nightforce and Leupold would be OK too. Pick and choose which models or model lines would be of interest. For shorter ranges in good daylight, the Leupolds and Nightforces would be very adequate; no need for the really expensive stuff.

As previously mentioned, good mounting hardware is needed.

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[sheephunter]

I think a 1.5-6x42 Zeiss would be ideal...in fact that's what my new 375 will wear.

[PoppaW]

Well from what I have had and what I have read on other sites that have big gun forums, Leupold and Zeiss Conquest should work. I think the toughest scope is the compact 2.5x Leupold. Many end up on big boomers. 1.5-5x and 1-4x also seem to rate high. The idea is find a brand with light scopes as the weight up high will work over your rings and bases. Talley one peice or Leupold dual dovetail are good bases. If you want the best, from what I have read it's the Near base, or Alpha mount made right here in Alberta.
I'm sure someone will say I forgot their fave scope, sorry. Oh and ME personnally would put the same scope on an H&H that I would on a 30-06.(3-9x40) They don't seem to kick hard enough to get a scope eater status. Unless you buy a cheap scope.

[jimbo1]

a friend of mine has the schmidt and bender 1.5-6 x 42 zenith on his seems like an awesome scope!

[roger]

If you want the best, from what I have read it's the Near base, or Alpha mount made right here in Alberta.
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In sunny downtown camrose alberta canada.

I have an alphamount and wow...they are incredible.
its truly a work of art and function.
if ring lapping is required, then something went dreadfully wrong. if you decide to get Richard grind one for you, make sure he builds it for your action and scope choice. Some models has several choices for scope height/diameter/ bell/ cap options, others not so many. he cant just flange one up for a one-of-a-kind application. its takes a ton of calculating for the CNC.
He is a accomplished long range shooter, perfectionist and an artist.

[ditch donkey]

I just bought a 2.5-8 x 36 VX3 for my new .375 Ruger Alaskan. I think it will serve my purpose very well. That Ruger is a pretty compact unit, and I really like the 36mm objective, to keep it all tight.

I don't tink the recoil will beat it up at all, but if it does, Korth is inside 10 buisness days return.

[PoppaW]

I had the 2.5-8 on my 460. Held up great and tracked perfect. Very nice scope

[Cowboybob]

The 2.5-8 Leupold is one of my favorite scopes and my vote for a .375 scope als. Have one on a 6lb .338 (seemed like a good idea at the time) that is a vicious little bugger and the scope shows no effects whatsoever.

[sinawalli]

Just Googled Near Manufacturing. Wow, looks like some amazing products that are available right in our back yard!! Very nice!!

[gopher]

Big rifles are rather recoil tame compared to auto loading 22 rimfires and air guns

[elkhunter11]

Big rifles are rather recoil tame compared to auto loading 22 rimfires and air guns

Springer air rifles are hard on scopes, due to the recoil in two directions, but semi auto rimfires such as the Ruger 10/22, do not have a reputation for being hard on scopes.