I bought the above gun, a No. 1 in .300 H&H, two months ago and still have not decided on a scope for it. I currently have my fiancee's 3-9x40 Nikon Buckmaster on it and she needs the scope back. I have decided a 40mm objective just feels a little big on the rifle because the No. 1 has such a slim stock. So I believe I want a compact scope.
My first thought was a VX-3 2.5-8x36, but it lacks eye relief and the eye relief changes greatly with magnification, which I detest. I need 4" of constant eye relief.
I also want to go with a ballistic reticle for this scope. Being a 300 magnum I figure I will use it more than I would on other rifles.
If there was a sub 40mm Conquest I would already have bought it as I love my Conquest on my .280.
I really like the Swarovski 3-9x36, but it only comes in a German or a plex reticle. It's also pushing the top of the price range.
Nikon makes a 2-8 Monarch with a reticle I like and it holds 4" of eye relief throughout the magnification range. The Monarch has good glass for the price, but there is a wee bit of distortion and chromatic aberration in the image that is a little bothersome. It's not out of the picture yet though.
Anyone know of a scope in the $500-$800 range that meets the above criteria. Yes I know I'm picky.
