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[BTGuard]

Ok, so a friend just gave me a brand new Bushnell 6-24x50 trophy extreme scope.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1233894-REG/bushnell_756245b_6_24x50_trophy_xtreme_sf.html

I also have a Nike monarch 3 4-16.

I currently have the nikon on my. 308,and am getting a. 204 ruger I believe .

So, should I keep the Nikon on the 308 and put the Bushnell on the 204?
Thats the way I'm leaning for a few reasons
1. Don't have to buy new rings for my 308 (1" vs 30mm)
2. Don't have to mess with sighting in both guns
3. Nikon probably handles the recoil better (higher quality)
4. I will probably be shooting smaller targets with the 204 (think prairie dog)

I also may switch the 204 for a 22-250. Haven't decided yet. What say you guys?

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[Zen Archery]

Good plan...

[okrattler]

That should work just fine. As far as recoil goes they should be able to handle that. It pretty much just depends on what you want to do.

[dustoffer]

50mm objective means higher rings for clearance, thus reducing your ability to get a good solid cheek weld on the stock. For that reason, plus they just look bulky and ugly to me, I don't like them.

[BTGuard]

50mm objective means higher rings for clearance, thus reducing your ability to get a good solid cheek weld on the stock. For that reason, plus they just look bulky and ugly to me, I don't like them.

The price was right I don't really mind it because on my 308 the bolt comes up high enough I need at least medium rings anyway.

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[Ronnie41]

I agree partly with Dustoffer except the 50mm will give you better light gathering for early morn or late evening shots

[BTGuard]

I agree partly with Dustoffer except the 50mm will give you better light gathering for early morn or late evening shots

Which would help for coyotes. The 308 is mostly used for targets so low light isn't a huge issue. The 204 would be used more most likely in low light situations.

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[dustoffer]

I agree partly with Dustoffer except the 50mm will give you better light gathering for early morn or late evening shots

I've read enough about the "light gathering" myth that I'm not so sure it does, but then I've never had one on my rifle or looked thru one early/late with a side-by-side comparison on a smaller objective.

And, OP, the price was definitely right for you. Enjoy it and knock down some hogs--

[BTGuard]

I've read enough about the "light gathering" myth that I'm not so sure it does, but then I've never had one on my rifle or looked thru one early/late with a side-by-side comparison on a smaller objective.

Ah in theory it's true. In reality I probably would have to agree with you. It's tough to get a true side by side comparison because of scope quality, but I don't go out of my way to find 50 mm scopes

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[dustoffer]

Ah in theory it's true. In reality I probably would have to agree with you. It's tough to get a true side by side comparison because of scope quality, but I don't go out of my way to find 50 mm scopes

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I think I remember it is the size of the exit pupil to the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye, and not the objective lens at the other end of the scope tube, but don't hold me to that. Been hunting a bunch of years and have never been in a situation during legal shooting hours where my Leupold 3-9 x 40 let me down. Now, reticle size is important -- fine crosshairs are a no-go early and late, and I use a heavy duplex in my hog-hunting rig for night hunting over lighted feeders.