I have a Leupold VX-III 1.5-5x on my 416 Rem. Mag., and I've found it a tough scope to beat. It's certainly compatible with 250 yd. shots, and at the low end of the scale it's ideal for spitting-distance shots as well. Plus it's an extremely tough and reliable scope with very generous eye-relief.

As an alternative, you might look at the Leupold 1.75-6x VX-III, which offers a larger from objective lense and a bit more magnification. I have one of the those on my 375 H&H, and it's been superb.........

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