Originally Posted by hoytcanon
A powerful scope does not have to be a heavy scope... before I ever put on a heavy 10X fixed scope I would mount a 4.5-14X40mm 1" tube scope... 13 ounces, relatively compact and the power to reach out when necessary.


Sounds exactly like the Leupold VX-3HD, 4.5-14x 40mm, weight 13 oz! Just mounted one on my 6.5 PRC, and think it will make the perfect scope for a lightweight mountain rig.


I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....