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Just mounted the VX-2 3-9x40 in Med LW Talley ext. rings on the Roberts. I was concerned that the .500" rise off the front ring wasn't going to be enough. It is and feels right.

Looks better, too.

Before and after.






Before and after.







I like the 4200, but it's almost 5 oz heavier. The LW Talley's are several ounces lighter than the steel Zee rings. The VX-2 glass is about as good and I can mount it farther forward due to longer ER. You can see the difference comparing the first two photos. The VX-2 power ring is almost over the bolt, the 4200 power ring is well behind the bolt. The gun even feels lighter.

DF