Scope for a Pre 64 M70 Featherweight .243

[El Jason]

I am going to re-scope this rifle this winter and am trying to figure out what to put on it. I've been shopping around and have found a few Weaver K6s, as well as a Leupold M8 6x and some older Leupold 3-9 scopes. I'd like to do something that is relatively similar to the vintage of the rifle, but don't want to sacrifice a lot in optical quality in doing so.

Any recommendations?

 

[Ben Lamb]

If you are going to hunt it, get a modern scope, Leupold VX3 3.5x10. If it's just for looks, get the M8.

 

[noharleyyet]

K6....

 

[El Jason]

Yes, it's a hunting rifle.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Yes, it's a hunting rifle.

W/ the deals on VX3's right now, it's tough to pass 'em up.

 

[hank4elk]

VX3 -3x9 or 3.5x10 Simple, clean, works.

 

[----]

W/ the deals on VX3's right now, it's tough to pass 'em up.

Yep, I just ordered a VX-3 for $200 off sticker price.

 

[El Jason]

Yep, I just ordered a VX-3 for $200 off sticker price.

Where from?

 

[----]

Where from?

Price listed doesn't include the $100 mail in rebate.

http://m.murdochs.com/shop/sporting...435169204912&brand=leupold&isonclearance=true

 

[mtmuley]

I have an early Weaver variable. Won't compare to a V-X 3 obviously. mtmuley

 

[sneakypete]

What brand of scope did it have on it? I just watched a show the other night that Leupold took a 40 year old scope and rebuilt it with CDS !

 

[jryoung]

Leupold FX-II 6x36 with CDS

 

[El Jason]

Leupold FX-II 6x36 with CDS

With a purple sling?

 

[1_pointer]

I put that M8 on it and call it a day. Looks retro enough and is a pretty darn good hunting scope.

 

[jryoung]

With a purple sling?

Of course, purple looks fantastic in the land of crimson and grey.

 

[Wally Dog]

Score a B&L Balvar 8 and she'll be outfitted properly!

 

[El Jason]

Thanks for all of the input so far guys. The VX3 2.5-8 is very tempting. I could pick one up for three Benjamins right now with the rebate. However, with Christmas looming and Wyoming elk apps due not long after, I don't think it's in the immediate budget.

I put a M8 4x on my wife's 30-06 when I bought the gun 17 years ago. Great scope, I may shop around and try to find a 4x or 6x for the gun and call it.

jryoung,

Purple is blasphemy, even if the Apple Cup was an absolute disaster.:W:

 

[----]

The VX3 2.5-8 :

I'll trade you the one I'm taking off my Kimber when the 4.5-14 arrives for coordinates to where you killed that bull this year.

 

[El Jason]

I'll trade you the one I'm taking off my Kimber when the 4.5-14 arrives for coordinates to where you killed that bull this year.

Ha, I'd take you up on that in a heartbeat, but a friend showed me the spot so no dice

If you decide to sell that scope, let me know and I'll give it a good home.

 

[----]

Ha, I'd take you up on that in a heartbeat, but a friend showed me the spot so no dice

If you decide to sell that scope, let me know and I'll give it a good home.

You've got first dibs if I do. I'm thinking I might just buy a new rifle to put under it though.