A true scout scope has about 10 of eye relief.
This allows the scope to be mounted far enough forward to wipe the action.
Discounting scopes for handguns, there are only five currently manufactured riflescopes that have this much eye relief.
So, lets look at the options.
It weighs a half-ounce less and has a slightly narrower field of view.
But the ocular does include a focus adjustment.
The scope is also fitted with a heavy plex reticle which aids in low light shooting and fast acquisition.
However, Ive never seen one of these scopes that would not hold zero.
MSRP: $299.
Weaver K4 4X28mm Scout
This is an excellent little riflescope.
Id rate these scopes as bulletproof.
Originally, this scope sold for about $300.00.
Still, Ive spent some time behindthis scope mountedon several scout rifles and it held up.
It does come with the option of a duplex or BDC-style reticle.
However, unless your wallet is very thin, I would avoid it.
I own several scout rifles and they are all fitted with either this scope or the fixed power Burris.
MSRP: $479.00
Leupold Option
Leupold offers a scope they advertise as a scout scope.
Actually, it would be better described as an intermediate eye relief scope.
That scope is the VX-Freedom Scout 1.5-428, priced at an MSRP of $349.99.
This is a very high-quality scope, but eye relief measures at about 6.
