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I have that exact scope on a rebored pre-64 270 to 338-06, it was a pitiful rusted bore gun I bought out of Oregon, JES found some new clean steel at 330/338" That rifle, scope and 210 NPT's at 2800 is a lightweight, accurate killing SOAB! i love it. Pre-64 375's look better to me with a 20mm front.  Taking it from .270 to whatever is doing good...  DF
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I used a Leupold VX-III 1.5-6x32 on my .375 H&H for elk here in New Mexico and Colorado, and for plains game in Namibia--never wanted more scope. The .375 has gone down the road and, after a stint on a 9.3x74R, the 1.5-6 currently resides on a .338-06 Improved. It should guide those 210 gr partitions at 2800 fps with aplomb!  I think that's a 1.75-6x32. I have the VX-3 and really like it. The 32mm objective should be better than 20mm, gathering light when the sun's going down. But, I've not compared them side by side. DF Senior moment! You are correct.
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I have that exact scope on a rebored pre-64 270 to 338-06, it was a pitiful rusted bore gun I bought out of Oregon, JES found some new clean steel at 330/338" That rifle, scope and 210 NPT's at 2800 is a lightweight, accurate killing SOAB! i love it. Pre-64 375's look better to me with a 20mm front. Taking it from .270 to whatever is doing good... DF Coulda had him sleeve it to a 25-06.  
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Taking it from .270 to whatever is doing good... DF Come on, 270's fine coyote rifles. Just don't tell your buddies, especially if your work environment includes having group showers!
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Another Whitworth..with the only proper scope for a .375.. Leupy VX-III 1.5-5 ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/004_4-1.jpg) Though I used a Leupy VX-II 1-4 to some good effect... ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/032_32-1.jpg) BTW Poobs, nice Buff and a hell of a Waterbuck.
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I love that buff photo, a real classic, even with the Poobs.
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You're gonna "smoke a wet turd in hell" with that comment Gunner. Don't worry though,we have the best whiskey down here and you can have a shot or two while you're smoking the wet turd.
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I FART IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION! ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/24HRC/Ifartmobile_zps9ffab4b5.gif)
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Damn Elk, busted, thought Gramps Poobs would have been in bed by now.
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It is too late for me to apologize, right Sir? 
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Damn Elk, busted, thought Gramps Poobs would have been in bed by now. Be grateful,he "just farted in your general direction,"could've been much worse.
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Yes, we have a hellish 20 mph wind straight outta the North at present, it may hit you instead.
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I HOPE NOT!
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, OOPS, I forgot, we're in hell, no danger here.
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Yup,smokin' and drinkin' enjoying the good life.
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Stoking the fireplace and enjoying the warm life here, damn, 22* with a 20 mph North wind bRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
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-23 degrees. With wind chill -31 degrees here.
Remember, if hell freezes the Minnesota Vikings are due to win the Super Bowl.
I prefer classic.
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12* here, with a zero windchill, fireplace insert has indoor temps at a toasty 75* in the hall, no CH/A kick on, I love sticking it to the electricity companies, good seasoned red oak firewood comes through again.
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