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Suggestions on what to put on top of this rifle.. probably won’t ever see dangerous game or shoot anything much past 200 yards I have a kahles Helia c 1.5-6x42 with a #4 reticle Just not sure if I want to use it on this rifle

Why not? Sounds like a great scope for your requirements..

I have a 1.5x6 Bausch & Lomb on my 375 and it has been a good scope

That Kahles would be tough to beat unless you wanted more top end x since it’s not intended for dangerous game. I have a 375 Ruger that broke a Burris after 3 shots. I am putting a Leupold VX3i 2.5-8 on it to see how it does. If I ever decide to go to Africa it will get upgraded.

I have been using a 1.5 x 6 x 42 scope on 375s for over 25 years. It seems to be just about perfect and was the recommendation of my PH in the late 90's. Your Khales is most likely the optimum choice, especially with most shots being less than 200 yards.

The kahles is on a browning abolt 30-06 and it has been an awesome scope Just on the fence about swapping it over

That Kahles would be dandy, I think.

If you choose to buy another scope for it, I would keep my eyes out for a used Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32. I have several, including one that’s on my .375 H&H.

I've had a Kahles 1.5-6 with illuminated reticle on my 375 for over 15 years. Also have a Bushnell Elite 2.5-10, both in Talley QD rings. You can't go wrong either way.

The 375 doesn't need to be a short range caliber. A 2.5-8 or even a good old 3-9 would make it more versatile.

I think the 1.5-6x power is perfect for a .375. Not sure how Khales holds up though. I’ve only owned one briefly.

I want to make a 3-10 NF SHV work on my .375 I just can’t bring myself to put a rail on a Model 70!

On what mounts? It’s not too short?

Trijicon Accupoint 1-6 is worth a look too.

Steel Talley split rings, standard bases. Scope has more mounting flexibility because of the 32mm objective. Not too short.

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Pull the Kahles off the 30-06, put it on the 375 and put a good 3-9x40 on the 30-06. Problem solved..

Great scope, what's the doubt about using it?

A 2.5-8 is good for a lot as is a 3-9 but all the cool kids here have to find something different so they don't make the grade anymore.

Hell yeah! I’d like something similar on mine!

OP said his max shots are going to be "200 yards". The scope he has will work great for that application. If he said he'd be shooting 400 yards, I'd also suggest something along the lines of a 2.5-10 or 3-9x40.. As it is, that is a moot point..

I’d still be fine with the 1.5x6 at 400 yards for stuff I’d be using a 375 for…. Deer on up!

You have a lot better eyes than I do. I need magnification. I also shoot a lot at 400+ yards and I know for myself I draw the line at a 3-9x40 at 400.. Those are my limitations and I admit that.. For a while, I ran a 1.5-5 on my pre 64 model 70 375H&H and had to eventually step up for shots out to 300 yards. I went with a 3-9x40. Gunner owns that rifle now and I believe he uses a 1.5-5 Leupold on it. I may be wrong. Again, at 200 yards, I'd be comfortable with the op's scope.