Something to be said for having a spotting scope on top of your rifle. I know that I had no problems seeing 30 cal bullet holes at 600 yards with my 5-25x56 PMII. But at the time is was mounted on a 17lb 1000 yard bench gun.... dave
This thing weighs 8 1/2 pounds. When the Weatherby gets back home from Pac-Nor the 5-25X will be moved to it. Its weight will be about 7 1/2 pounds.
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