In the early 80s, I bought a new Leupold Vari-X II 2-7x scope. In 1984 and again in 86' I shot 2 very large body whitetail bucks in Michigan's Upper Penninsula at a distance of around 30 yards. I used one of my old Model 70s in .270 Win. for those 2 bucks. Think I paid around $70. for the scope.
Last month, I used that same Leupold scope on another old Model 70 .270 to kill a beautiful male coyote in back of our house at 225-250 yards.
I realize that such an old scope would only be trading material to most, but it works just as good as ever and its size is perfect for my needs. You just don't need the latest and greatest, or highest power scope to get it done. I'll bet there are others who could tell the same type of story. I'd enjoy hearing those stories as well. Old equipment can indeed still get it done. I still have the other old .270 as well.
