I don't see an advantage of a 2.5x8 over a less expensive 3x9, personally.

My favorite scopes are fixed power, but I have a few 3x9 Leupolds. 3x9x50 Leupold would be pretty good.


BUT, I would buy two scopes.


I prefer classic.
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I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally