The 1.75 x 6 would be a good variable for those inclined...

I just couldn't be happy with just one.

My Ruger #1 7x57 wears a Leica 2.5-10 w/ #4 ret - simply amazing optics and works great for shorter walks and lower light/longer range conditions.

For other times I've got a VXIII 1.5-5 heavy dup - that's about 1/2# lighter.

In all honesty, something a bit trimmer than the Leica would be nice, but now that I've sampled it's optics it's going to be dang hard to use anything else!

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Originally posted by Boxhead:
A Leupold 2-7X resides on mine and it seems about perfect.

My Winchester M70 Featherweight in 7x57 would agree most heartily with your rifle.

My custom Mauser in 7x57 has an older Leupold that is either a 2.5X or 3X, it doesn't say and that rife is happy with that scope. My Ruger #1A in 7x57 has a 3x9X Leupold and it hasn't complained yet. Franly though, it's the M70 that seems to get out the most for a hunt.
Paul B.

I didn't vote due to the extremes, but a VX-lll in 2,5 x 8 power works perfect on mine. I would love to put a VX-7 IN 2.5 X 10, but they are a bit pricey.

If I had to go fixed I would stick to a 4x.

All of those 2" to 57mm cases make such nice little rifles that are easy to carry, and drop anything under 1000lbs out to 300yds it'd be a shame to put a large, cumbersome scope on one.
The average hunter won't have any problem keeping the reticle in the right spot at 300yds, with about 4X. The main reason for a high-powered scope, 3-9X or above, is to not carry binos. I've got a 9x20 "pocket-bino" sitting on the desk next to the 'putor right now. If I need to see better, they do the job, and fit on my belt or in a pocket with no trouble.
The smaller scopes, say a 3X or 4X, with a 2 minute Lee dot will take care of almost any situation that should be taken on with one of these rifles.
If a rifle were to be made larger, so that a larger scope wouldn't be obtrusive, I'd put a larger cartridge in the barrel, maybe an '06(270, 280 or one of the "short magnums")
I've a Redfield 2X-7X on one of my smaller rifles, and it't just fine.
My "go-to" is a .300WinMag with a Weaver KV on top. I must be old to have something like THAT, but I didn't buy it new, I bought it because was all I needed, as far as I could shoot. At the time, I figured that 400yds was plenty....still do! In the field, that is a long shot. Too many variables.
I do have a few high-powered scopes( one is an 8-32X) so I know when to use them.
enjoy, and have fun,
Gene

I have a Leupold 6x42 w/heavy duplex on my full-stocked BRNO...and 6x36 Leupolds on a Ruger 1A and 77....

and how many would prefer good ol iron sights?

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I didn't vote due to the extremes, but a VX-lll in 2,5 x 8 power works perfect on mine.

Compliments a sleek looking 7 x 57 rifle very well and attractive to boot.

Warrior