RE: Which Leupold Scope? VXIII OR VXII
Hi Pace Maker!
According to the Leupold website, w/ a Rem. 700 and the 3.5x10x50mm, you are going to need the high rings to mount the 50mm objective scope so you can throw the idea of using low rings out the window. If you want to keep the scope mounted as low as possible, I would go with the VXIII 3.5x10x40mm or the VXII 3x9x40mm depending on the amount of money you want to drop. Is the VXIII worth the extra $200? That's entirely up to the individual and what your needs are. But you won't be shortchanging yourself if you go the VXII route, they are excellent scopes now since Leupold upgraded them with Multicoat 4 exterior lenses and click adjustments. With either scope you'll have a winner!