The number of experienced hunters who gravitate to the 33s for worldwide all around use is a good endorsement for the cartridge and most pick the Weatherby. If you want to come closest to book velocities use the Norma data since they load the factory stuff. I would think the number of scopes that have 4" plus eye relief are limited to lower power ones or scout & other specialty scopes. With good stock fit and form 3.5" should be good.

For me it would have to be a reloading proposition especially when you are getting over four bucks a round for custom loads.

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