I've been playing with my new M70 and found that the iron sights are just too low to use comfortably. I was already planning on scoping it with either a 1-5X or maybe even a 2-7X Leupold. Are the VXIII scopes in 1-5X and 1.175-6X long enough in the body so that I can use a set Talley quick release mounts and rings.
Posts: 12828 | Location: Kentucky, USA | Registered: 30 December 2002
I think you might have to have the extended front base for the .375? I know that some have had issues with their Safari Express rifles, me included. I mounted a Tasco Titan on 1.5-6 42mm on mine. I think the Leupold will fit just fine, but no first hand knowledge.
Posts: 9797 | Location: Missouri City, Texas | Registered: 21 June 2000
I have a 1.75X6E Leupold in Talley Q.D.s on my Model 70, 375. No problems what-so-ever. I've had this setup for 7 or 8 years now. I always remove the scope from the rifle when traveling with it, and have never had to change the scope settings after putting it back on the rifle.
I have a 1-4 leupold on my .375 cz....I would be just as happy with a 2-7 leupold, as I own a .416 as well the 2-7 would possibly make the .375 a tad more versatile.
Posts: 7505 | Location: Australia | Registered: 22 May 2002
I HAD a Leupy 1 1/2 - 5X on my .375, but went up to the 2-7X Burris compact to get a little more view at distance. THe .375 is not just an "up close and personal" range type firearm. At 250-300yds the 7X just makes it a little easier.
I can't address the spacing problem becasue I use a G&H takedown mount for the scope.
Posts: 624 | Location: Michigan | Registered: 07 April 2003
I put a Leupold 1.5x5 on mine years ago and left it there. Adimittedly the longest shot I ever took with it was about 125 yards and I usually leave the setting on 'low' so I can't claim to be any kind of expert on distance shooting. Still, 5X is probably more magnification than I need being more the sneaky than the sniper sort. I guess you have to decide on your hunting style as well as what will stand up to the rather moderate recoil of the .375 . . . unless you were silly enough to get a flyweight!
Posts: 2690 | Location: Lakewood, CA. USA | Registered: 07 January 2001
Without having the two in front of me to measure, cannot quote exact lengths... But the 3X Leupold is sufficiently longer to fit some long actions that the 2 1/2 X would either not be able to or would need extended base/ring setups.
The 3X's additional 20% magnification over the 2 1/2 X is just enough to be noticable.
Not sure from the specs, but think the 3X still has additional eye relief compared to the 4X. And, again compared to the 4X, the 3X has no objective bell.
And, most importantly, a fixed 3X is rare enough to be noticed. The 3X just looks right on some rifles, just like the Leupold Alaskan 6X looks right on the old Kimber 82s.
I used a 2.5 x 8 VXIII in Leopould QD mounts on my 375. I use QD mounts because they are so reliable. Sometimes I take a spare scope sighted in and have the option of trading scopes with no change in point of impact. My longest shot with the 375 was a baboon at 260 yards. Several of my rifles have Leopould QD,s. They use 2 dowel pins.very rugged.
The big bores need a smaller , wide view scope. When I shot my Moose I had the scope set at 2 power. The 2.5 Leopold is simple and rugged. Have you had any scope problems on your big bores?
I've got a pre 64 model 70 in .375 H&H and am thinking about using a scout (forward mounted) scope in 2.5 X on it. I've had great results with this set up on a Remington 660 in 350 remington mag. Has anyone had any experience with this. Ideas, feedback?
Posts: 14 | Location: Colorado | Registered: 14 May 2004
