Thread: Scope recommendations and budget

You are getting plenty of great advice and some that are subject to special conditions. Nothing above is really wrong or bad. You just need to be clear about your NEEDS AND CIRCUMSTANCES.

I have a Kimber Montana in 7mm08 and it weighs 6 pounds with a Leupold VX3 2.5-8X. That meets all my needs including shooting deer beyond 350 meters using the Ballistic reticle. I do not see the need for greater magnification as I get great groups with my reloads and I have been shooting it well for 18 years. It is also great to carry in the bush for shot at 10 & 20 meters.

The Burriss illuminated reticle on sale looks a great deal. Some of the other scopes are heavier and could add to the weight of your rifle. The X-Bolt is not a particularly light rifle, and it again depends on what you will be using it for.