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I'm on back order. I've got 6 months to think about this and wait =]

I would like to hear everyones thoughts on glass setup for this rifle. I am going to list my known variables, but I am also interested in figuring out my "Unknown Unknowns" from those with more experience with big bores.


MOUNTING:

-I'm kinda short, so I was thinking I would either need a straight tube scope or some extended mounts.

-Thinking about talley steel bases/ rings with quick release.

-Want scope mounted LOW, I think the talley steel bases still allow irons to be used on this rifle with the rings removed. If not someone please let me know.

-Trying to figure out if the standard bases would work or if I should go with an extended front or double extended. I am planning on leaving the irons on it.

OPTICS:

-Thinking about a low power variable. I like having a 1x or 1.5x or something low enough where I can see the end of the barrel on the low end.

-Want a very simple but versatile reticle. I really like the zeiss #4, but I also really like the trijicon triangle post.

-illumination is optional, but I see alot of scopes in this range come with it.

-Eye relief, looking for scopes around 4" or 100mm #1 I'm short, #2 this gun should be a little bit of a mover especialy when sighting in from the bench (am I off on this one)

-Want a tough scope, its going to be traveling in lots of vehicles, get bumped around in the woods, and take the recoil of a decently light 375 H&H. I have a few light kimber montanas in 30-06 and 300WSM that have killed a few leupold erectors. I don't want that to happen on this rifle.

-Want set and forget, I'm not dialing, I don't want FFP, honestly I don't care if sight in is a little time consuming because it doesn't adjust right as long as it locks in and holds it once its there, I'll be happy. (I've shot lots of nikons and leupolds, hence my low standards)

-As mentioned above I am thinking straight tube, but I could be convinced to go with a 32-42mm objective scope provided it meets the other criteria, and I have confidence I can mount it given the action length. Most of my current crop of 1.5-5x, 1.8-8x, 2-8x, 2-7x, 2.5-8x scopes on other rifles would be a stretch to fit.


With all this I'm about 50% on the way to ordering a Trijicon TR25 1-6x24 and I'm about half and half on using their triangle reticle or their #4, the #4 looks real good on paper, but I haven't been able to try one yet.

I have not had the opportunity to use any of the meoptas, or the newer zeiss offerings. Would like to keep it under 1K street price, I'm fine with looking used if necessary.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and input.