Originally Posted by 10Glocks
Leupold FXII 2.5x20. Talley bases and Talley QD rings (with screw option instead of levers) on my then-new BLR in .358 Win. Same set up on my BLR '81 Lightweight in .308.

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Gentlemen, I'm revisiting this scope quest for my BLR. I have a Leupold 2.5-8x36 mounted on it now, but it just doesn't look right to me. It's kinda like a "scope with a rifle attached to it" instead of a rifle with a scope attached to it.
10Glocks picture just looks "right" for a levergun. So, I believe I'm going to try the Leupold 2.5x20 out.
I'm a bit concerned about taking the occasional 250 yard shot with only 2.5X, but perhaps my worries are not valid. For those of you using a fixed 2.5X scope, what are your experiences with 1) longer shots and 2) shots near dusk?

Edit: I would try a 1.5-5x20 variable, but Leupold doesn't make one with nice, low, unobtrusive turrets anymore - at least not that I can find.

Last edited by Triggernosis; 06/27/22.