Best optic for a light mid-range rifle?

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

Hey guys,

This is sort of a follow up to the earlier post about my idea for a lightweight midrange rifle. I have a deal worked on a Remington 700 Youth with backup irons. I want a nice, sturdy, low profile optic for medium range duty. I don't need anything for discovering new galaxies. The only optics I have used for the past few years are Scout scopes and aimpoints. I think a variable would be best. But I don't want something fragile, I am willing to pay for something nice.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

How about a TR20-2: Trijicon AccuPoint® - 3-9x40 Riflescope, Mil-Dot Crosshair with Amber Dot?

[Cold Zero]

I'm guessing this is for a hunting gun? Think about Leupold 1.75-6X. It is light and in weight and has plenty of power for the distances that you will use it for in most hunting situations in the East and Mid West. MHO.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

Hunting plus all the things a rifle like this might be useful for. I will look into that.

[TacticalIntervention]

My favorites in order of choice

The new Night Force NXS 2.5-10x32 Just the best little scope around for this application in my opinion

Nikon Tactical 2.5-10

The good old stand by 3.5-10x40 Leupold MK4 with 30mm tube

or if its just a pure hunting scope you have a heck of a time beating just the 1" tube Leupold 3.5-10,

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The good old stand by 3.5-10x40 Leupold MK4 with 30mm tube

or if its just a pure hunting scope you have a heck of a time beating just the 1" tube Leupold 3.5-10,


Both good suggestions above. Leupold is a quality optic for a reasonable price.

[seb5]

I'll second the Nightforce 2-10. It is an excellent optic that is often overlooked when looking for the niche it fills perfectly.