Originally Posted by chlinstructor
I’d trade that scope off for a Leupold VX-3 in a 2.5 X 8 with a 1” tube.
Hard to beat on a nice little compact Model 7, IMO.

Agree...I just did this with even a 700 mtn rifle...the vx5hd was nice but just too big imo...model 7 would be same situation...vx3 2.5-8×36 goes good with these rifles.