Ken,
It is a VX-3 2.5-8x36. For my use, I've found scopes in that general range are the best compromise between magnification and size/weight for my general purpose rifles. I realize that the trend in scopes these days seems to be bigger is better. Even so, I have several straight 6x scopes that I use and am perfectly satisfied with them in most applications. Since semi-retiring my old Miller .270, I find the rifle I use most for the hunting that I still do these days is a Heym SR-20 custom .280 with a McMillan composite stock. The scope I'm using on it is a Schmidt & Bender straight 6X. So far at least, I've not felt handicapped in any way.
