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Leupold 1.5-5 would work on a rifle like yours.
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A fixed 6 Weaver would be pretty slick. I second this.
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More really good input. Thanks to all.
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Hammerdown, Bingo. Being a combo and drilling fan, much like your Win double rifle. Mounting the scope LOW is a real plus, I'd give up a couple X's to get it low. You want it to be fast handling, when the butt hits your shoulder you should be seeing through the glass without having to bob your head around. 5x will get you to 300 without a problem. ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/Y14gL1.jpg) .
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Mine is one you probably didn’t anticipate,a Weaver Grand Slam 3-10x40... Agreed, I wish I would have bought several of these at close out prices. Got a 3-10x50 on a 7-08 that’s a favorite.
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I'd go with a Tract Toric 2X1042. They are very very good scopes
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I have owned more scopes by different makers than i can remember and I liked most of them but some of my favorites have been the Leupold VX3i 3-10x40 and Vx3i 2.5-8x36 also the Bushnell Elite 3-9x40 (these are excellent scopes for the money) and probly my very favorites are the Swaro Z3 2-10x42 and 3-9x36. All of these have been excellent scopes for me.....Good luck 👍.....Hb
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I have a couple of VX3i 3.5-10X40 and a few VX3 1.5-5X20 and happy with them all. But the OP asked which was our favorite. For me, that would be the VXll 2-7X33. Lite, compact, clear and bright. In my personal opinion, just about perfect for virtually everything I will hunt in my lifetime. I have 6 or 8 rifles wearing them now and 2 more NIB in the safe that I bought when they discontinued the line. Bad move Leupold!!!
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Meopta Meopro 3-9x40 is hard to beat.
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Mine is one you probably didn’t anticipate,a Weaver Grand Slam 3-10x40... It’s what I have on all of my hunting rifles now. A grossly underrated scope imho. Dave
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Meopta 6x, 3-9x40, 3.5-10x44
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I have remounted the Swarovski Z3 3-10x42 to the Winchester and thought I would post it here for all to see. Although the OB appears to be in conflict with the folding rear site, it actually clears it quite well. There have been some really good suggestions and I thank you all. I don't know if the Swarovski will remain on the rifle but I believe it will be sufficient for the time being. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/medium/115020.jpg)
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Great looking rifle,and a great choice on the eyepiece...
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I was looking for something pretty comparable: 1” tube , max 42mm objective (or 44), less than 20 oz. for a svelte rifle)This Thread should be at the top because there is good starting info here for people looking for a similar scope. .Not everyone wants or needs a 30mm tube.
The Weaver grand slams were mentioned several times in this thread and they are made in Japan so I ended up buying two of those in 3-12 x44( duplex and BDC) for my purpose. Once you go above a 2.5-8x36mm or so scopes jump way up in objective, weight, 30mm tubes m etc...
I know 30mm, fancy lit reticle, and tall turrets w/ zero stops have their place. We all hunt different terrain , shoot shorter or longer distances, etc... , but I think this little scope will do well for Eastern deer and general game hunting.
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I was looking for something pretty comparable: 1” tube , max 42mm objective (or 44), less than 20 oz. for a svelte rifle)This Thread should be at the top because there is good starting info here for people looking for a similar scope. .Not everyone wants or needs a 30mm tube.
The Weaver grand slams were mentioned several times in this thread and they are made in Japan so I ended up buying two of those in 3-12 x44( duplex and BDC) for my purpose. Once you go above a 2.5-8x36mm or so scopes jump way up in objective, weight, 30mm tubes m etc...
I know 30mm, fancy lit reticle, and tall turrets w/ zero stops have their place. We all hunt different terrain , shoot shorter or longer distances, etc... , but I think this little scope will do well for Eastern deer and general game hunting. Where did you get them?
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Try Natchez Shooters Supplies...
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If I were dead set on 1" tubes I'd go Meostar or Tract Toric UHD.
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I like both of those scopes.
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I was looking for something pretty comparable: 1” tube , max 42mm objective (or 44), less than 20 oz. for a svelte rifle)This Thread should be at the top because there is good starting info here for people looking for a similar scope. .Not everyone wants or needs a 30mm tube.
The Weaver grand slams were mentioned several times in this thread and they are made in Japan so I ended up buying two of those in 3-12 x44( duplex and BDC) for my purpose. Once you go above a 2.5-8x36mm or so scopes jump way up in objective, weight, 30mm tubes m etc...
I know 30mm, fancy lit reticle, and tall turrets w/ zero stops have their place. We all hunt different terrain , shoot shorter or longer distances, etc... , but I think this little scope will do well for Eastern deer and general game hunting. Where did you get them? Brownells , but Natchez had a couple
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meopta meopro in 1" meostar in 30mm.
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