Awhile back I acquired a Ruger American 30-06 All-Weather model. I wanted something synthetic & stainless, nice enough to be effective, but cheap enough that I don’t have any reservations about strapping it on the front rack of the 4 Wheeler and trekking through the woods.
For a scope I selected a Vortex Diamondback 3x9x40. A Vortex because I’ve had great luck with them and their warranty is 2nd to none, and a 3x9 because it’s West. Virginia and you’ve got as good a chance of getting a shot on a Sasquatch as you do a deer beyond 150 or so yards.
The real significance here is that for the first time in my life I actually took care to do a 100% correct mounting job on the scope. I used Vortex Pro Series rings, so it didn’t take lapping to get the alignment bars dead on. Reticle was properly leveled, everything torqued to spec, etc.
I think it turned out pretty nice. Even threw some flip caps on for a little extra protection. Not a high end gun, but it’s perfect for it’s intended use.
