Help deciding on scope for a M77/44

[marshy]

Hi everyone

I need some help please. I've recently purchased a Ruger M77/44 in 44 Magnum, which came topped with a Lynx 4x40 scope, in Ruger rings.

I'm looking to change out the scope and replace it with a Leupold, and currently looking at the following models -

- Leupold VX-2 1-4x20mm (duplex reticle)
https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shootin ... -1-4x20mm/

- Leupold VX-2 2-7x33mm (duplex reticle)
https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shootin ... -2-7x33mm/

- Leupold VX-3 1.5-5x20mm (duplex reticle)
https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shootin ... -5-5x20mm/

- Leupold VX-3 1.75-6x32mm (duplex reticle)
https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shootin ... 75-6x32mm/

- Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm (duplex reticle)
https://www.leupold.com/hunting-shootin ... -5-8x36mm/

I'll be using to hunt warthog, Impala, blesbok, bushbuck, bushpig, and the like, at distances at 100m or less.

My only concern on some of the optics, is the light transfer from the small front lense, when hunting bushpigs at night?

Also, I believe on the 1.75-6x32, it has very limited MOA adjustment, which can be problematic?

As a side night, I already have a VX3 2.3-8x36 on both a 308win and a 375H&H.

Thanks very much for your assistance!

Marshy

[tripodmvr]

Marshy, I have a 2-7x32 Lynx on my 30-06. Gives you very wide field for quick shots at 2x and enough to take accurate shots at 200m on 7x.

If you are using a light source to hunt the pigs at night then nearly any cross will be visible and usable. If you are shooting with moonlight only then you would need something with a 50/56mm objective that can see in poor light conditions.

[Wouter Roets]

Marshy

My keuse sal absoluut die VX3i 2.5-8x36 wees met n Boone & Crocket kruishaar.

Groetnis
Wouter

[marshy]

Hi gents

Thanks so much for the replies!

Will have a look through some of the scopes this weekend and see which one tickles my fancy