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I'm looking for a good quality, low magnification (1.5x-5x) scope with a good amount of eye relief. It will be on a Ruger #1 in 45-70 that I plan to run some medium heavy to heavy loads in. I have a tendency to creep up on the optics and I don't like to put the death grip on the forearm as this can affect the point of impact. So, sometimes the scope gets awful close to biting me and I would like to have a little more room or would offset rings help this?
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Campfire Ranger
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Don't know why they stopped making them, but the leupold 2.5x compact has 5" of eye relief. You can find them used for ~$200.
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Used Leupold Model 8 4x should on a #1. Around $100/$125.
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Campfire Greenhorn
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Sightron has a Big Sky that fits your requirements.
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I would go with a 6x42. . . . . .
Within your parameters, I would go Leupold 4x33.
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Campfire Greenhorn
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I have a Sightron Big Sky eye relief at 4 inches .
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Personally, I would buy a Conquest fixed 4x scope. It has 4" of eye relief, and is one hell of a good scope.
Lot less that $500 too.
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The obvious choice: Leupold Vari-X III 1.5x5. I should think.
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