Originally Posted by J4Me
Just purchased a bolt action .308 for hog and deer hunting in the South and Midwest. As far as scopes go I'm leaning towards a Leupold fixed 4X or their 1.25-4X with illuminated reticle. What do you think? Would something like a 3-9X be a better choice? Thanks.


Having both 1.5 x 4s and straight 4 powers... I am finding that I like the 1.5 x 4 better...

I usually have it setting at 2.5 or so.. and anything within 200 yds ( were 99% of all game are taken) it has always been more than enough magnification...