Hi: I have a Leupold 2.5 compact on my Whitworth .458WM and am going to scope a Brno602 .458Lott. Has anyone mounted a 2.5x8 Leupold on a Lott? I'd like to know if it can handle the recoil. Dan

gunbug,

Critical eye relief is the question. I have a 2.5-8 on a .375 no problems. You need 4+ inches in my opinion on the Lott.

Agreed. Eye relief is the determining factor on a .458Lott, IMO. I have a Leupold 1.5-5 in QR rings mounted as far forward as possible on my RSM, and I still have to be careful.

I took 3 stitches over my eye in the Zambia bush to take my Lion from the prone position, and yes, I knew I would get cut shooting prone but had no choice. The things we do to ourselves in the name of sport.

Great post LionHunter! You stayed disciplined and got your job done! WELL DONE!

Leupy 1.5-5x is the only one I would even consider. I love all of mine on .375-.458's.