4 or 6 x 33, will be a better fit for the 16.5", .223 'second' barrel that I already have. This one may sport a folding stock, and be a pack gun system. I've got other, 'normal' Encores. My 20" .356/.358 rig wears a Leupy VX3, 1.75-6 HD, and my 24" .243 wears a Big Sky 6x42. I may opt that one over to a 4.5-14, for more coyote and other varmint work. I just haven't played with the 4x Leupold in years, or the 2.5x Leupold, ever....so I appreciate the input there. I have noticed that the 1-4 Leupolds were small, also.
Last edited by hh4whiskey; 12/19/14.
