Originally Posted by River_Ridge
Originally Posted by dodge268
I know this has been kicked around quite a bit but I have a Leupold 2.5x8 sitting on top or a stainless 280 mountain rifle that I just picked up. Is there a better choice in the same weight range? How is the glass on the SS compared with the Leupold?
Patrick

"Better" is a personal thing. Call me crazy but I like the Leupold 2-7 better than the 2.5-8. About the same dimensions/weight of a straight 4x or 6x with the versatility of a variable.


I have a couple of 2-7x33s on short actions but find the 2.5-8x36 fits on long actions better. I reckon the 2.5-8 Loopy is about the best hunting scope made. I have a couple of Swaro z3 3-9x36 scopes and they are also great little scopes but they are almost twice the price of the Leupold.