Tom,

I scope all three of my 9,3x74r's. I use Leupold 2x7 's or 1x4's and have no problems, whatever. The leupolds have the long and forgiving eye relief that I feel is so important in a rifle that will be used for snap shots about as much as slow, calculated shooting. They are nice and light weight, also. I think that VXIII 2.5x8 would be about ideal.