RE: Which Scope?
I have a Leupold VariX III on my three scoped rifles: Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .243, sportsterized .30-06 springfield, and custom .25-06 built on springfield .30-06 action with 24" medium weight barrel. I guess I have used the .25-06 most, but am planning on using the .243 more going forward, at least for awhile, since I just bought it new in fall 2003. I'll use the .243 and my son will use the .25-06 on a pronghorn hunt in mid-October (the .25-06 shoots easier because the custom rifle is substantially heavier in weight and had a good recoil pad whereas the .243 is very light and no recoil pad).