Old Coach,I have a 5.5-22x56 on a heavy barrel 300 WSM.I use it like you said,as a stand rifle for long range.Its just too heavy to carry all day.The only drawback that I have with it is that it is too much scope if you get an unexpected close shot or close moving shot.I have the 56mm,because the 50mm was not in stock when I ordered it.It's ok,and I was able to use the same rings with either.The thing is heavy,and it looks huge,but it is a great scope. Lightman
