I have several 1x4 Leupold scopes and, while they are small and look right on my MS1903 and similar size rifles, performancewise, they are not as good as my 2x8 Leupold scopes. I normally leave the 2x8 scopes on 2x for hunting in the woods but can easily spun the power up to 8x for longer range shots.

Your 7x65r is a great caliber. I have looked for a double rifle in that caliber. If I boulgh one, I would put a 2x8 Leupold on it.