My .416 is scoped with a Leupold VX-6 1-6 with illuminated reticle. I like this combo very much.

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Originally posted by reddy375:
I think if you told us the caliber you may get a better advice. Because with a 375 you can shoot out to 200+ yards comfortably so would make sense to have up to 10x scope on it.

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Originally posted by twilli:
What scope do you prefer for a bolt action rifle used for cape buffalo ? Fixed or variable power. Illuminated reticle ? Size of scope ?

I like my Leupold 1.5 - 5x on my 500 Jeffery. I have shot any game with it past 225 yards but I have no issues going out to 300 yards. On my 270 Win I have a Leupold 3.5 - 10x scope and I like that too. It just seems like my hand's steadier at 5x lol

I've been extremely happy with a Swaro Z6i 1-6EE on a 375 H&H.

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Originally posted by drongo:
Trijicon 1-4

The most exciting part of the hunt for me is the final stalk. Getting in close. I now find that I miss out on that when hunting with a scoped rifle. So, I put a Skinner aperture sight on my Model 70 416 REM. That’s my kit for my next safari. I am looking for 14 days and 2 nontrophy bulls.

Leupold does make a good scope but I prefer The NX8 from NightForce.Most manufactures make scopes that hold up to recoil.NightForce makes scopes that handle that and the rest.Side impact is what sets them apart.

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Originally posted by Trackman:
Leupold does make a good scope but I prefer The NX8 from NightForce.Most manufactures make scopes that hold up to recoil.NightForce makes scopes that handle that and the rest.Side impact is what sets them apart.

nightforce can fail like any mechanical device.

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Originally posted by Saeed:
Leupold 2.5-8X is what I have on my rifle.

It has been on for many years.

I use that rifle for everything, works absolutely great.

I too have Leupold 2.5-8x36 on both my .375's, 9.3x62, 458 Win Mag and on my 400 Whelen I have a Leupold 2-7x36.
Not a fan of the 1.5-5 when I look through it I see my front sight and it is a distraction.