Originally Posted by OGB
To add,

The scope is for an old MK V 270WBY (new to me).

The current plan is to zero high stepping 130s at 300yds and hold out to 400yds. Any critter much beyond that gets a pass.

Can't bring myself to mount a "tactcool" scope on it and weight is a factor.

Any other suggestions are welcome.
Since the Mk V is a heavy beast ( I know because I have 3 of them) recoil effects on the scope should not be extreme. Mine wear Kahles and Burris Signature Select (old models) which are heavy scopes adding to the weight of the rifles.
You might consider Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 or a Sightron SII 3-9x42 (old model Japan). Both are lightweight and stood up to recoil on .35 Whelen and .300 Weatherby rifles with no issues. The fixed power Leupold might be good as well.

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