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I have a 18.5" barreled model seven. It wears a 3-9X40 VX2. To me, the rig balances nicely.
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I had a vx-3 3.5-10x40 on my 308 model seven and I thought it was a great combination.
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On my SS 7mm-08, I started with a 1.5-5X20 Vari-X111 matte, went to a 3-9X40 Vari-X11 gloss, and settled on a 2.5-8X36 Vari-X111 silver. Although the silver color is not usually a primary choice for me, it looks great and besides I had to find some way to use the stainless rings that appeared from somewhere. The 2.5-8X36 Leupold is the perfect fit for that compact rifle whether matte or silver finish.
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Gonna get a new model seven in 308. And was wondering what scope to get a Leupold 2-7x33mm or Leupold 3-9x40mm? Also can I get silver rings and bases for it? I also hunt PA with a Model 7 in .308. It's my favorite! For 30 years, it wore a Leupold 2-7x33mm. I liked the 2x end for bear drives. But, I switched to a 3x9x33mm last year as the extra magnification can make a difference with antler restrictions. While the Compact scopes (now called Ultralight) have just the right proportions for good looks on the Model 7, I have another Model 7 in .223 with a Leupold 3-9x40 and I don't find that scope too large.
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My old go to is a 18.5" barreled .260 wearing an old Simmons Aetec 44mm I think, works fine in the WV hills. I'm getting ready to outfit 2 more One with a Minox ZV3 3-9x50 (thanks Camera Land) One with a Ziess Terra 3-9X42 The 50 might seem a bit large but weight difference is negligible.
Field of view is what i miss when I go with compact light weight scopes.
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I have an M7 SS that I use a Nikon Monarch 2-7x32 with Talley Super Lows and its an awesome setup.
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Model 7 358 Win with Leupold 1 piece Dual-Dovetail base, low silver rings and a Leupold Silver 2.5-8x36. Model 7 KS 35 Rem with same base as above, low rings and a Leupold M-8 4X Matte finish. Both scopes look at home on the Model 7. Ken
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I have a Leupold Vari-X III in 3.5-10x40 on my Model Seven (in 7mm-08). I used to have it on a 700 in 7mm Magnum. I like it on the Model Seven. Initially I figured it would be temporary, thought that it would be too big, but it's just right for me.
Steve.
"I was a deerhunter long before I was a man." ~Gene Wensel's Come November (2000) "A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user." ~Theodore Roosevelt
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