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A side-focus (with all the lash problems eliminated), 6-24X varmint scope with a 44mm objective. This geezer needs more magnification than 20X, but hates big 50mm-obj. scopes; imo the (rare) 44mm is the perfect compromise between light-gathering ability and "mount"-ability. Tube size can be either 30mm, or one inch if it has decent adjustment range. VX2 or 3 quality glass at a reasonable price, also. A straight non-variable 24X with simple mil-dot reticle if it'll bring the price down; kind of a SF version of the FX3?

A 2-7 variable that had a inch longer tube for that matter the 4x scopes could be just a bit longer too for easier mounting on long actions. Another suggestion would be a 4x in the redfield line of scopes at a $150 price point.

This short tube Hakko riflescope has a naturally illuminated, multi-color reticle with a fine crosshair and larger circle that gives me a perfect 400 yard reference point for the .221 fireball. Also has fat lines horizontally, and a fat bottom vertical post. Up close, the circle is the perfect size to help center the coyote. The fat lines leading to the fine circle and crosshair really lead your eye perfectly. The colors change by spinning the eyepiece exposing a different colored window each time, which is great for different light conditions. Power is 1.5-5. I've had this scope going on 25 years and it's always performed flawlessly.
These Hakko scopes are gone, but if Leupold were to make one or two with these features, they'd be perfect for an AR or a calling rifle.



Replace the dot with a fine crosshair and you're close. The key for my rifle is the circle is bigger than most I see on other scopes.

A 2.5x8x36 or 3.5x10x40 with illuminated post reticles like on the Trijicon Accupoints for around $550

A 2-7x28 or 4x28 with the length of the old scopes and the glass of the new.

I am in the camp of the OP and several others. The 1.75-6x42 VX3!

VXR Patrol in 3x12x40 with zero stop.

All the wishing in the world won't bring new products to the table unless someone at Leupold is made aware. Just sayin' . . . .

I do really think the 1.75-6x42 would sell like hot cakes...especially w/a #4a reticle. powdr

This would be my huckleberry as well.

6X42 VXR, ballistic firedot.

This in 30mm with a useful reticle like a 4 or 4a

This to between this a 1.5-6×42 they would cover 95 percent of my needs

The 1.5 with a ill. Circle and dot would be great. Even better in FFP. The Kahles I have is a bit fine with crosswise dot at 6x. I had the same in an FFP and liked it better. The 2.5-8 I bought from Sample list is nice but the heavy plex does block out alot of the FOV. A medium 4 would be great.

This ^^^

The 6x36 could stand to be a bit longer, too.

Off the shelf with mil-dot reticles would be great.

A true M-40 replica Redfield with the ranging feature. (aka'Tombstone')

I just wish the CDS scopes would ship with a Zero Stop from the factory.

Ditto.

Also, more illuminated 1". They make a few, so it can be done.

I have a VX-3 1.75-6x32 with a #4 reticle that the custom shop installed. Why the need for a 42MM objective?