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Im looking for a low power scope with a quick acquisition type reticle. A dot or circle/crosshair combo would be great, maybe a post? What do you guys prefer?

i have a leupold vx-11 2-7x33 on my guide gun. and keep it on 2 power

What is the reicle like? Ive recently tested a trijicon accupoint with the illuminated post and it wanted to shoot whatever I pointed it at. I have heavy duplex reticles but looking for something a little faster.

Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5X32.

Again what reticle?

Leupold M8 2.5x compact with heavy duplex.

What's a "brush rifle"?

Leupold VX-I 1x4x20mm Heavy duplex shotgun scope , works very well for close in work on a rifle. Luepold VX-II 1x4x20mm standard duplex. I use these on my coyote calling rifles, their wide FOV's make them superb for heavy cover.

Elite 4200 1.25x4x24mm #4 German w/Ill. Dot. This is a heavier scope but works well for me out here in the Olympic Penninsula Rain forest, dark low light conditions even at mid day.

erich

Im sporterizing a .303 british for my girlfriend to shoot and want it to fill the 0 to 120 yard range gap in my battery. I believe ill have the barrel shortened to 22 inches and want a scope that fits these needs. All my other rifles have heavy duplex or fine duplex. I would like something more suited to shooting moving game at closer ranges or just for quick shots.

The Elite 4200 that Erich mentioned is a fantastic scope and I happen to know where I can get one for $325 (normally $499).

Another good scope for your needs is the Burris Signature 1.75-5x32 with the LRS Fast Plex reticle that I recently traded for here on the 'Fire. Heavy crosshairs with a heavy illuminated center.

Fine scopes im sure but just a hair outta my price range nsaqam, anybody else have anything good to say about that 1.5-4x banner?

I have an old RedField from back in the 70's. It is a 2X7 power and it has a heavy post. Not the best for bench rest shooting, but it is the berries for fast acquisition. I believe the company that makes the ACOG also has a post like this. But that one is illuminated. Which would probably be better.

I also like the Leupold Gilmore red dot sights, with the big dot. It is fantastic for quick shots out to 100 yards. Tom.

Not much faster than a Trijicon but a bit more than I believe you want to spend.

I dont want to put a whole lot into the optics on this rifle because im sure my girlfriend will quickly upgrade to one of my old rifles.

vortex viper 2x7x32 versa plex c3

Kahles 1.5-6 X42 4a reticle in the first plane.When I first used it thought it was fair and un-decided about the Reticle.
When I used my son's 3-9 plex I realised how comfortable i had become with the Kahles.

Schmidt & Bender Zenith 1.5-6x42 with a #9 reticle!!!

For the stated purpose there is nothing better than a Holosight.

A couple of things:

Scope mounts for Enfields are not very friendly to low-mounting, quick acquisition set-ups. I have, and have had, several.

The fastest sight set-up on that you're going to find is the rear sight already on it, if it's a No.4. If it's a No.1, have it D&T'd for a Williams Fool-Proof receiver sight.

The only faster option, and I've yet to play with this one, and it's not a cheap route, is to have an XS Systems Scout Mount set-up installed when you have the barrel chopped, and run a Scout scope set-up. I plan to do one, eventually, but just haven't gotten around to it, yet.

Good advice here from VA.

The receiver mounted peepsight is highly underrated.