I just bought a .257 Weatherby yesterday and well I haven't really kept up on the riflescope world, what are your guys recommendations for a good scope but not breaking the bank?
Avoid the Leupold VX-1, mine is back from factory and didnt last 15 round in 308, will not hold a zero,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,AGAIN !!!!! I put a Nikon 4.5x14x40 on the same rifle and its sub minute at 100 yards now,,,, I almost dont even want to send it back to the factory, its failed twice and I will not trust it for a hunt out west,,,,,
You definitely won't go wrong with a Leupold VX3, I've also bought a couple of Vortex Vipers lately that I'm very happy with, whatever you get I'd recommend getting a custom elevation turret. I wasn't sure I saw a need for the custom turrets, until I tried one, now I've got four.
I have a Nikon 3x9x50 on my Model 70 .300 win mag stainless and absolutely love it! It's very clear and gathers lots of light. It does add a little more weight than a 40 mm objective but the extra light is worth it. It has served me well for the last three years of elk hunting here in Ut.