My choice is a Kimber 84M Montana, .308, Leupold 2X7. Accurate, light to carry, easy cleaning/maintenance (rains a lot during hunting season!). I know you specified a 3X9 - but I like the lower setting for woods/brush hunting and the 2X7 is better proportiioned to the lighweight Montana IMO!

Last edited by MikeL2; 07/10/12.