Paul_C, although there are many good scopes out there, I like the Leupolds. Get two sets of QD' s for two scopes zero'd and ready to go. For everyday general use(unless you primarily hunt the thick stuff),I'd use a 2.5-8,then have a 1.5-5 for the thick stuff or a good back-up ! memtb

You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel

“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024