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New Eyes For My M48 TGR 7mm-08

After much thought and hunting with both a variable and fixed rifle scope this season, I have decided to opt for the Leupold FX II 6x36mm LR Duplex scope. When I consider the spot and stalk hunting I do every year out west and having to hump up and down those mountains I want a light, simple and uncomplicated scope that will allow me (due to long eye relief and low mounting) to quickly acquire my target out to 500yds. It is an imperative that it does not upset but fits the balance point of my M48 TGR while looking good at the same time. I believe the above mentioned scope will more that meet my criteria. Plus it will work nicely in a tree stand and out of a shooting house, allowing me to make quick shots on gas lines down here in south Mississippi and Louisiana.






SPECS:
Length (A) 11.4 in
Tube Length (B) 5.9 in
(C) 2.1 in
(D) 2.7 in
Eyepiece Length (E) 2.4 in
Objective Length (F) 3.0 in
Objective Diameter (G) 1.7 in
Eyepiece Diameter (H) 1.6 in
Tube Diameter (I) 1.0 in
Actual Magnification 5.9
FOV @ 100 yds (ft) 17.7
FOV @ 100 m (m) 5.9
Eye Relief (in) 4.3
Eye Relief (mm) 109
Obj. Clear Aperture 1.4 in / 36 mm
Weight 10.0 oz / 284 g
Elevation Adj. Range (MOA) 64
Windage Adj. Range (MOA) 64

Not a bad choice. Assuming a sleek-ish 140gr at 2,850 or so, I'd zero at 225yds. JBM shows the dots should work at a touch over 300 and 400yds. That would work for me....

Yeah, the 140gr I am able with 760 or RL17 to get the velocities and accuracy I want to be able to use the dots. The 140gr Accubonds, Sierra G/K and Interbonds shoot really good in my rifle.

Between my father and I, we have several Leupolds with similar reticles. We like them for deer hunting as they make hitting vitals fairly simple out to 400yds. With the 6x36, you won't have to make sure that the power ring is dialed to max for the dots to work. Even mo' simple....

Yes, that is why I wanted a fixed, simple and fast.