lightweight scope and ringo combo for Model 70 Featherweight?

[remington jim]

http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?main.html

 

[remington jim]

But I like S&K’s a lot. And if you call them they will send bases set up like the DD’s.

They LOOK Good - What's the TOTAL weight for bases and rings in 1 " and 30 mm if you know ? RJ

 

[pathfinder76]

3 ozs or there abouts

 

[pathfinder76]

http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?main.html

You must call and order them with the rear base ring between the screws if you want them configured that way.

Here are both configurations.

 

[Northern Shooter]

OP here. Pretty sure I've narrowed down my scope choice to either the Leupold VX Freedom 3-9 or 2-7. Both of these come in quite a bit cheaper than the 2.5-10. The Freedom series is also noticeably lighter than other scopes that I've cross shopped like the Vortex Diamondback.

Now I just need to figure out rings (1 inch).

 

[medvedqc]

OP here. Pretty sure I've narrowed down my scope choice to either the Leupold VX Freedom 3-9 or 2-7. Both of these come in quite a bit cheaper than the 2.5-10. The Freedom series is also noticeably lighter than other scopes that I've cross shopped like the Vortex Diamondback.

Now I just need to figure out rings (1 inch).

if you can find a redfield revolution in 2-7 or 3-9 you will reduce your budget and still have great optics.

 

[Buckmastr]

The 2-7 is a better scope IMO.

The vx2 2-7 has a shorter tube, tighter eye box and is darker then the vx3 2.5-8.

 

[pathfinder76]

And half the price. If you are going to settle for that power range don’t pay for it.

 

[freddyfour]

Leupold VX3i 2.5-8 in Talley LW for me on my M70

 

[pathfinder76]

The 2.5-8 is one of the nicest looking scopes ever produced. They look really nice on a rifle. But to me they are a compromise.

 

[Cole]

It would be pretty hard to beat a Leupold VX-1 2-7x33 for what you are looking for. I have one on my .270 Featherweight and it is just right.

 

[WhelanLad]

old dog model vari x 2-7.

 

[WhelanLad]

The 2.5-8 is one of the nicest looking scopes ever produced. They look really nice on a rifle. But to me they are a compromise.

i agree, i love their look.
whattya mean compro ?

going super light, losing a bit of qual? zoomies?


my above is old ages vari x33 model... i wish for the above mentioned

i didnt realise leupold were doin a 2-7 freedom range? il have to google up

 

[freddyfour]

The 2.5-8 is one of the nicest looking scopes ever produced. They look really nice on a rifle. But to me they are a compromise.

What is the compromise in your opinion?

 

[SuperCub]

Yep. I’d go back to Weavers (SC troll bait there…) before using Talley LWs again.

Bait taken ..... I use both and have had good luck with both.

I would tend to put more faith in the Weavers, esp on a rifle that is going on a hunt away as it allows me to take a spare scope. I've used weavers on several med bore rifles up to 375magnum with no problems. The wheel is already round.

 

[SuperCub]

What is the compromise in your opinion?

I own three of them and do not feel like I have compromised anything for what I use those rifles for.

I put a lowly VXIII 2.5-8 on the nicest rifle I own and another on my long time fave 257Roberts. The 3rd is a spare for a future project.

 

[pathfinder76]

I put a lowly VXIII 2.5-8 on the nicest rifle I own.

Fair enough. But any scope on a rifle stocked for irons will be a compromise.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Leupold VX3 2.5-8 in Talley's.

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NAA.

That's what I would recommend too.

 

[SuperCub]

Fair enough. But any scope on a rifle stocked for irons will be a compromise.

Guess again .... That rifle was stocked for a scope. The irons are for the classic look not function.

 

[pathfinder76]

Either way.