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My 270 Montana wears a 6x36 Leupold.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Will be getting a 308 84M of some type in a few weeks. If it's a Classic Select (5 lbs 10 oz), Montana (5 lbs 2 oz), Green Mountain Ascent (4 lbs 13 oz), or Subalpine (4 lbs 13 oz as well), is yet to be seen. I'm a wood lover but want for lightweight. My current Savage 338WM weighs in at roughly 10 lbs 6 oz at full hunting mode unloaded. It has a 3-18x44 SF CDS Fire Dot VX-6 on it that I absolutely adore. I'm pretty well set on the 2-12x42 non-illuminated VX-6 for this new rig, but I still look at 2.5-8x36's and 2-7x33's a lot. To me, the 5.4 oz for the 2-12x42 buys a LOT of optics per ounce over the 2.5-8x36. Opinions? My wallet would certainly feel better with one of the VX-3i's or even the 2-7x33 CDS VX-2, I just love my VX-6 I have and have even considered taking on a couple more oz and getting an illuminated VX-6HD for the slightly better coatings, illumination, included alumina covers (will add $90-$110 to whatever scope I choose, but included with the VX-6HD), and throw lever. This will be the rifle I hunt with 90% of the time as the 338 was/is perfect for open country but the new land I've just gotten is swampy and thick and requires one to be ready while walking, which is really hard with a 10 1/2 lb rifle ha!
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84L 270 Mtn Ascent has a 6x36 Leupold
84M 338 Fed has a 2.5x ultralight Leupold.
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My Kimber mountain Acsent in 280ai has a 2-12x42 VX-6 on it. It weighs 6.5 lbs. My Kimber 84m in 260 has a 3-9 VX2 on it. It also weighs 6.5 lbs. I like that weight, it's easy to shoot, not to light, but easy to carry.
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My Kimber mountain Acsent in 280ai has a 2-12x42 VX-6 on it. It weighs 6.5 lbs. My Kimber 84m in 260 has a 3-9 VX2 on it. It also weighs 6.5 lbs. I like that weight, it's easy to shoot, not to light, but easy to carry. As does my Montana in the same caliber.
“Factio democratica delenda est"
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS ![[Linked Image]](http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u52/doetail68/20161027_190933_zpsbl9tsvrr.jpg)
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS Are those lows or extra lows?
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VX-3i 3.5-10x40 duplex on my 270 Win 84L.
BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN HIS MIGHTY POWER. ~ Ephesians 6:10
Socialism is a philosophy of failure,
the creed of ignorance,
and the gospel of envy,
its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
--Winston Churchill
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS Are those lows or extra lows? Low
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Vari-X II 2-7X33 on my .308 84M Montana
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I'm down to just one Montana 280AI with a V3 3.5x10x40 CDS Are those lows or extra lows? Low Thanks! Do you think one more mm (the 2-12x42) would be too close to the barrell and warrant mediums? I have extended lows on my Savage with the 3-18x44 and could probably get away with extra lows if not for the eye piece.
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LMAO... Sorry, couldn't help myself! 
"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."
Thomas Jefferson
GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon!
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84m. 3x9x33 vx2 ultralight cds.
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So you can see fit. (VX2 3-9x40) ![[Linked Image]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HFLbddC8nGk/UtHm0SN_IuI/AAAAAAAABro/dJtWA8WQ2W0Twy0bsaPfWlQmhxII94U7wCHM/s1024-no/P1000419.JPG)
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Lows didn't quite cut it on my 84L with 6x42 ![[Linked Image]](http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/16bore/image_zpsltqz0nx1.jpeg)
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Currently a 2.5X8 on my 7-08, but may switch to a 1.75X6 when I swap the barrel out to a .338 Fed.
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> 84L Mountain Ascent 270 - Leupold 6x36 LRD in Talley Extra Lows.
> 84L Select Grade 270 - Leupold 2.5x8x36 in Talley Lows.
Both scopes to receive CDS elevation and German #4 reticle in future...
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84M Montana 7mm-08, Talley LW lows, with a Leupold FXII 6x36 w/LRD reticle. It works to the distance I'm gonna shoot.
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
Doug
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My .338 Montana wears a VX3i 2.5-8x36 and my 30-06 84L wears a vx2 2-7x33. Both scopes are in talley rings.
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