What would be the closest match to my 2-7 Kahles CL or American Hunter? I love the size, weight, clarity and overall quality of the one I have and haven't been able to find another.

Possibly the Maven 2-10x38? Guess it would depend on the rig it’s going on

I just got a Vortex Razor LH 1.5-8x32. Sadly the scope has been discontinued, it checks a lot of boxes for me.

This might be close for a smaller scope https://cameralandny.com/shop/tags/...0134-dc6e-00163e9110c0?variation=1449616

Schmidt & Bender used to have a scope that size and might be the only scope that has better optics than the Kahles

There were some Kahles scopes in this and the 2..2-9 range on Ebay.

At the risk of being lynched, how about a Leupold 2.5x8?

That's an outstanding all-around hunting scope.

Guy

I bought one of those on sale when they were being discontinued and it's very nice but I just don't like the reticle. I prefer a bold duplex. I may look into getting it changed to duplex.

[quote=Tejano]This might be close for a smaller scope https://cameralandny.com/shop/tags/...0134-dc6e-00163e9110c0?variation=1449616

I do not want a 30mm tube plus it's pretty heavy. I have a Zeiss Victory 1.5-6 that is 30mm and about the same weight. Great scope but there is just something about the Kahles that makes it perfect for me.

I have several Leupolds (no 2.5-8) and they have always been good to me. I compared a 2.5-8 side by side with the Kahles and I just like the Kahles better. Just seems brighter and clearer. I also like the larger low end FOV.

I probably should have mentioned this sooner but the Kahles is on my NULA 50 cal muzzleloader and I'd like to replace the Zeiss Victory 1.5-6 on my NULA 30-06 with a matching Kahles but I can't find one. That would be my ideal but if it's not possible I'd like to get a scope that's of at least equal quality, 1" tube and just as light. That would make the two guns very similar in appearance, weight and handling.

Link to pictures of the guns:
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...34/my-new-nula-with-pictures#Post2883634

With Leupold's quality taking a dump in the last 5 or 6 years the market seems ripe for someone to make a decently light scope in this sort of power range.