I have been thinking - mostly not much good comes from that...
My experience with this type of base covers -
6mm Remington
.308 Winchester
9,3x64
Only that last is what I would classify as "somewhat of a kicker".
But - to further "think" -
on that rifle only scope used was Weaver K2 2,5x20.
I in general tend to favor light, compact scopes.
So - to build on MDs post; since scope mass will also have input,
as will, I wager, shot frequency and amount, I will recognize a inherent "weakness" of the design -
hence my modifier "for a hunting rifle".
The tactical guys E mentiones - tend to
use bigger, heavier scopes and shoot much more with them than most hunters.
