As to scopes with large objectives being too big, here’s my Carbon Mini with the Trijicon 2.5-10x56. Total weight sans sling is 7.0lbs. Is a trifle top-heavy, but not fatally. Fore ‘n aft balance is good. I don’t think it looks too big.

Before someone asks, the scope is positioned so I can get a full view at 10x, and not whack my lovely nose with the bolt.

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What fresh Hell is this?