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I like the transformation. Nikon scopes are nice, but heavy. The VX2 3-9 is perfect for that rifle.

Now go shoot it!

Actually the first scope is a Bushnell 4200 2.5-10x40. I like 4200's better than Nikon. And, you're right. Nikons, like Bushnells, can be fairly heavy compared to Leupold of similar power range and objective size.

DF

Focus DF,focus one project at a time.

Looking good.....

Just mounted the VX-2 3-9x40 in Med LW Talley ext. rings on the Roberts. I was concerned that the .500" rise off the front ring wasn't going to be enough. It is and feels right.

Looks better, too.

Before and after.






Before and after.







I like the 4200, but it's almost 5 oz heavier. The LW Talley's are several ounces lighter than the steel Zee rings. The VX-2 glass is about as good and I can mount it farther forward due to longer ER. You can see the difference comparing the first two photos. The VX-2 power ring is almost over the bolt, the 4200 power ring is well behind the bolt. The gun even feels lighter.

DF

Nice rifle dirtfarmer, should be a shooter.

Not sure but is the rear Talley on backwards?



Shod

Nope, DF just hangs his scope back aways, Ingwe style.

Now, that's asking a lot...

DF

I've changed several scopes and now have a number of guns that need sighting in.

But what would Loonies be doing otherwise...?

DF