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ClarkEMyers · March 17, 2008, 09:24 PM

Most of the world apparently thinks so - hard to find a 4X scout scope.

I have a couple of the Steyr rifles with Leupold made 2 and a fraction scopes that work for me. Burris offers a variable with Scout eye relief for those who want the option. I'm inclined to agree with Jim Carmichel's (? spelling) long ago observation that a generation who grew up with scopes would be more comfortable with higher powers than their parents and so might find the oft repeated warnings against too much power a tad strong - but he was talking about using a 6X where earlier writers had suggested nothing more than a 4X - I'd suggest if you want a 4X you don't really want a scout scope but if it works for you who am I to say no.

March 17, 2008, 09:24 PM	#6
ClarkEMyers Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2004 Location: PacWest Posts: 455	Most of the world apparently thinks so - hard to find a 4X scout scope. Most of the world apparently thinks so - hard to find a 4X scout scope. I have a couple of the Steyr rifles with Leupold made 2 and a fraction scopes that work for me. Burris offers a variable with Scout eye relief for those who want the option. I'm inclined to agree with Jim Carmichel's (? spelling) long ago observation that a generation who grew up with scopes would be more comfortable with higher powers than their parents and so might find the oft repeated warnings against too much power a tad strong - but he was talking about using a 6X where earlier writers had suggested nothing more than a 4X - I'd suggest if you want a 4X you don't really want a scout scope but if it works for you who am I to say no.