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leupold mk5 3.6-18x44
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Funny,I had a scope sitting on the shelf in my safe that I decided to replace the old 1” 90’s vintage Leopold Police 3-9x40 mildot on my M1a.
U.S Optics 3.5-17x50 with 30mm tube. It’s bigger but I do like it. I recently dragged the M1a in the McMillan M3a stock out of the back of the safe. 168s over 40.5 grain IMR 4895 in a LC case. I am digging it. My groups were a bit large but it was 30 mph winds. Not ideal but it adds to ones experience and knowledge.
For a scout rifle....I think I would trend lighter and more compact. A 30mm tubed 1.5- 8x ish power with a lit reticle you like. For less money there are some Primary Arms options. I suggest getting at least their mid priced versions as the glass is better than their all China made basic.
Or buy a nice Leupold.