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Thinking FX3 6-42 or VX3 2.5X8...what are you guys running in your Montana's?
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4x 6x36 2x7 or 2.5x8. IMO 6x42 is two large. My Montana308 wore a 2.5x8, my25=06 has a 6x36 my 300wsm 2.5x8.
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I have a VX II 2-7x33 on a very light HVA. It works very well and is compact. I'm thing about an upgrade to VX-2 2-7x33 CDS.
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I'd put a 3-9x33 Leupold VX2 Ultralight on it.
9.3 ounces and really nice glass.
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6x36 or 2.5-8 if you prefer a variable.
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I'd go 2.5-8 on a 7-08 Kimber myself and that's what I put on mine. The 6x42 looks retarded on that rifle.
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I haven't tried a 2.5-8 yet but would like to someday. The 6x36 works great and the 6x42 works even better when hunting black animals in low light. I don't think the 6x42 looks bad at all. That said, I'm more concerned about what the view through a scope is than the view of it. ![[Linked Image]](http://tedalbracht.smugmug.com/photos/i-pkXB8bz/0/M/i-pkXB8bz-M.jpg)
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I am running the new VX-2 2-7x33 CDS on my Tikka "Super" Lite, the new VX-2's are very bright and at 9.9 oz whats not to like?
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I'm currently using an older Vari-X II 2.5-8 on my Kimber Classic, but if I were to do it over again, I'd probably do the 6x36...
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That's what I'm running on my .325 Wizzum Montana...
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Well just make sure you leave it set on high and use see through mounts to have all bases coverd!
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That's what I'm running on my .325 Wizzum Montana... Any idea what this scope weighs with the M1?
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6x36 with dotz on my 270 Montana.
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And where the heck did you find a 7-08 Montana? That's about the unicorn of rifles.
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And where the heck did you find a 7-08 Montana? That's about the unicorn of rifles.  If I told you what she gave for it you would puke...
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VX-3 2.5-8x36 or VX-2 2-7x33
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I am running the new VX-2 2-7x33 CDS on my Tikka "Super" Lite, the new VX-2's are very bright and at 9.9 oz whats not to like?
I've leaned toward the VX-3's, but have read that the new VX-2's are about the glass quality of the previous VX III's. And, that's not bad. DF
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