Gun writer Jeff Cooper has been rightfully credited with
popularizing the "Scout Rifle" concept, thanks to his coverage of
such rifles through the 1980s. Rifles of
that type have been around for decades,
in a variety of short and fast handling bolt-action, semi-auto and even
lever-action models that can deliver a high rate of fire, and which can be
quickly reloaded - yet still offer a dependable degree of accuracy. Scout rifle shooters looking to fully tap that capability are
turning to low magnification scopes mounted forward of the receiver. One of the best scopes available today for
rifles of this type is the Hi-Lux Optics 2-7x32mm LER Scout.
This
scope has been specifically designed for being mounted in just this
fashion. The LER Scout is not a handgun
scope. Depending on the magnification
setting, the workable eye relief of this scope is approximately 8 to 13 inches,
which puts it mounted in front of the receiver. With the LER Scout magnification turned down to the lowest 2x setting,
a hunter following wounded game can hold the rifle in the ready position, and
when the target suddenly appears at close range, just snapping the rifle up to
the shoulder will generally put the reticle on the target. A rifle in a popular caliber such as .308
Winchester can still deliver the accuracy and performance needed for shots out
to and past 200 yards - and the LER Scout offers the higher magnification often
needed to precisely place those longer range shots.
The LER
Scout is ideal for whenever a scope must be mounted forward - whether the
shooter is assembling his own Scout Rifle...or perhaps when mounting the scope
on a top-ejection lever action rifle, or even to set clear of the hammer on a
traditionally styled muzzleloading big game rifle. This scope is built with a high tensile
strength one-piece aluminum tube and the lenses have been fully multi-coated to
insure a clear, bright and sharp sight picture.
Shooters can choose between a standard fine duplex reticle or a heavy
German style 3-post reticle. A Fast
Focus eye-piece allows easy multi-shooter use, and the 1/4" click windage
and elevation adjustment is crisp and positive.
The Hi-Lux Optics LER Scout retails for $189 and comes with a Limited
Lifetime Warranty.
