How about one of these 3?
MeoStar R2 1.7-10x42 RD - BDC 3 Illuminated Reticle reduced from $1479.95 to only $999.99
MeoStar R2 1.7-10x42 RD - BDC 2 Illuminated Reticle reduced from $1479.95 to only $999.99
MeoStar R1 1.5-6x42 RD BDC 3 Illuminated Reticle reduced from $1,299.95 to only $849.99
20.3 oz for the 1.7-10s and 20.6 for the 1.5-6s! Double the weight of a VX2 2-7, if you can believe it.
Are you opposed to extended bases as well as Rings?
I have a Leupold 2.5-8x36 on a long action M70. It is in dual dovetail rings, but I used a reversible front base, which extends slightly over the receiver opening.
Reversible front could work.