Nikon Rimfire scope on 77/357?This is a discussion on Nikon Rimfire scope on 77/357? within the Ruger Bolt Action forums, part of the Rifle & Shotgun Forum category; Is there an issue using a rimfire on a 77/357? Looking to utilize a Nikon Prostaff (Rimfire version) 3-9x40 onto the scope rings provided in ...
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May 20th, 2012, 09:02 AM
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| Nikon Rimfire scope on 77/357?
Is there an issue using a rimfire on a 77/357? Looking to utilize a Nikon Prostaff (Rimfire version) 3-9x40 onto the scope rings provided in the 77/357 box. Will the scope be able to take the recoil? I like the idea of a rimfire scope since the max for the 357 might be 100-150 yards.
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May 20th, 2012, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pdude  Is there an issue using a rimfire on a 77/357? Looking to utilize a Nikon Prostaff (Rimfire version) 3-9x40 onto the scope rings provided in the 77/357 box. Will the scope be able to take the recoil? I like the idea of a rimfire scope since the max for the 357 might be 100-150 yards. | I am not sure about the recoil, but I believe most .22 scopes have parallax set between 50 and 75 yards.
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May 20th, 2012, 12:31 PM
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The rimfire scopes from leupold and nikon are over built. i have used a leupold rimfire on a marlin 357 and had no problem. But this worked for me it may not for you.
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May 21st, 2012, 08:04 AM
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The prostaff I have claims a parallax of 50 yards with precision out to 150 yards or more. Would have to try it to see how it works as planning on testing it on a marlin 357 lever and Ruger 77/357.
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May 21st, 2012, 08:39 AM
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The Prostaff 3x9 EFR scope is parralax adjustable and would work fine on your rifle.Most quality 22 rf scopes are built pretty tough.
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May 21st, 2012, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 264shooter The Prostaff 3x9 EFR scope is parralax adjustable and would work fine on your rifle.Most quality 22 rf scopes are built pretty tough. | I have the Prostaff 3-9 BDC (not EFR) and it's hard set to 50 yards parallax so I can't change mine, but I have read that it can be done by opening up the scope.
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May 22nd, 2012, 06:58 AM
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The parallax issue is the only real difference in rimfire scopes of good quality and scopes meant for center fire work. I would think that rimfire, slug gun or scopes meant for muzzle loaders would all work fine for carbines firing pistol calibers since much of that work will be done at somewhat close range.
Really cheap rimfire scopes are a different matter.
I elected to stay with good peep sights on mine since I do not shoot long distance.
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May 22nd, 2012, 07:10 AM
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Love our 4x Nikon rimfire. I think it would be quite appropriate as far as parallax for typical 357 ranges and it certainly has the quality and construction to handle the recoil. Not to be confused with cheap 22 scopes at all.
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May 27th, 2012, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 1mathom1 The parallax issue is the only real difference in rimfire scopes of good quality and scopes meant for center fire work. I would think that rimfire, slug gun or scopes meant for muzzle loaders would all work fine for carbines firing pistol calibers since much of that work will be done at somewhat close range.
Really cheap rimfire scopes are a different matter.
I elected to stay with good peep sights on mine since I do not shoot long distance. | What was your peep sight solution? What are you using? Give us some insight in your setup.
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May 27th, 2012, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by pdude Is there an issue using a rimfire on a 77/357? | Not really. For the most part, the 77/357 is a 150-175yd rifle before drop becomes an issue, when using 125-140gr bullets. The 3X-9X paralax issue will not likely cut across the accuracy limitations.
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May 30th, 2012, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Wriggly What was your peep sight solution? What are you using? Give us some insight in your setup. | Let me be really clear ... I don't have a 77/357. I was commenting from the pistol caliber side of things.
I do have a couple of pistol caliber carbines. Marlin 1894's. I used the Williams 5d-94/36. If I had it to do again (and probably will) I would use the fp-94/36 because of the better adjustment mechanism. I swapped out the aperture for the one with the brass ring insert. Helped my eyes. I know of some guys that use that sight with no insert as a "ghost ring" set up for fast hog work in the brush.
New England custom gun has one that mounts in the 77 series rear scope mount. Williams also has models for 77's.
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