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Some time ago, I picked up an older, stainless, M7 in 308 Win. The rifle came from the factory with no sights and black synthetic stock. It's an older 3-hole version, so I'll probably use a pic rail for the base to aid in eye relief and ring spacing.

I'll be sticking with a 1" scope tube on this one, but the only spare 1" scope I have is a Meopta 4-14x or something similar I bought off of Cameraland a year or so ago; the scope is too big.

It's obvious this is not a LR rig, so anything that doesn't cost a whole lot in the 2-7 or 3-9 range will work. What scope would you recommend?

When pressed with the same question for my sons Model 7, laminated stock, in 243, I did the Talley one-piece base with vertically split rings, scope was a Leupold 2.5x8x36 which I think is about perfect for that combo.

Yes, a 2.5-8 is a good choice. My model seven FS sports an older vari-x compact 3-9x33 mounted in Leupold dual dovetail rings and I find it to be about perfect.

Those DD mounts make for a clean look. I've only used them once, years ago on a Weatherby Mark V SBGM (Super Big Game Master) chambered in 300 Win Mag.

What base are you using? Assuming a Leupold.

Nice rifle!

I'd look at the Leupold XP-100 DD base and their DD Low rings. Probably find a 2-7x33 variant to put on top. If you want to go lighter, the 1pc DNZ mounts probably shave a few ounces. Or you could buy some Talley X-low alloy mounts and have a smith drill-tap that 2nd rear base hole. I did that with a Remington 660 and use those mounts for a very low mounting setup.

Remington Seven FS 7mm-08

Talley split rings and 1 pc base

Leupold VX-3 2.5-8

Depending on the scope, the DNZ 1 piece work well. The downside of them is ring spacing. On a longer tubed scope, I prefer wider ring spacing.....if it's a short tubed scope I really like the DNZ's.

Just as JPro mentioned, it's a leupold base for an xp-100 (same as model seven).

I usually use Talley's but being a 3 hole receiver I thought this was the best option and I liked the look.

Here's the Talley allow X-lows with a 2-7x33. Just barely clears the bolt handle.

I have a Meopta 6x on mine. So far so good

You can have another hole drilled on the rear of the receiver. This will open up several more options.

The last one I had, I used std weaver 2 pc bases with good rings with a Leupold 2-7. It worked fine.

All my centerfire hunting rifles wear Leupold straight 6 power scopes. Simple and effective.

THIS right here!!! For a Model 7, I would look for a Leupold M8 6x33mm Compact.

For that rifle, I would go with this one: https://cameralandny.com/shop/brand...013a-7d2e-00163ecd2826?variation=3250937

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Hey bud I have a set of nib talleys for a mode 7 and an extra 2.5-8x36 matte/duplex scope if you decide to go this way!! It’s what I had on one of my model 7s. Worked great. So does the leupold 6x36…might have one of those as well tucked away.

One-piece or two-piece mounts?

I sent a PM in reference to the scope.

There is a Swarovski AV 3-9X36 in the Classifieds that would work great on that rifle.

I seen that, thank you.

Would be hard to beat that one.

DF