These comments aren't confined to doubles.

Years ago you would see a .375 scoped with a 2 1/2x scope. After all that is 99% all that is needed.

Nowadays we make "do" with a 1-5x range variable. A good scope to have on a big bore especially if in QD mounts. The 1x / 1.5x bottom end is good for close range and most of the hunting, with the 4x or 5x top end, good for any long range shot.

BUT it is amazing is a lot of the new chums who put stupid 4-18x or similar scopes on their big bore rifle. On some of the idiot forums on net this is actually quite common. (some guys know where I am referring to.

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How to look instantly like someone with no ffffing idea - put a 4-18x on a big bore rifle (and I don't mean one like a .338 Lapua where it is appropriate).

My .375 bolt action has had a straight 4x on it for an African hunt - because the Leupold 1 1/2-6x failed (ie the reticle was moving under recoil). And I had a different 1 1/2-6x on my 9.3mm double for another hunt.

V express sights on the .450 of course.