RE: Scope power
 

I put the 4-16X40 on my 300RUM.

RE: Scope power
 

3 x 9. I have 3x10's and rarely crank it to 10 other than on the bench and sight in. In the field I usually have it set between 5-7 depending on the spot.

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RE: Scope power
 

its impossible to tell you what would be best unless you give us a usual shot distance...maybe its 75yds..then id say a 3x9 is fine...maybe its 300 then the choice is yours but the 4.5x14 would be nicer...all depends..if you have trouble shooting with a 3x9 because the range is a bit far move up a bit...

RE: Scope power
 

still the question persistes, are you hunting the clear cuts or powerlines?? when i back home in tomahawk for deer seasons my 300 mag. supports a 2x7 cuase i am in the hemlock swamps. also removing the simmons 44 mag 3x9 on the '06 for the same reason and going to a straight 4x...i know that not what you want to hear, get a the 3x9 nicest you can afford optics. the light gathering and picture will better...i was always curious on the red led scopes.

RE: Scope power
 

If you are hunting in open country go for it. You will get a lot of use out of the 14x. I have a 6 x 18 on my open country rifle and use the 18x a lot.
If you will be hunting in the timber you may wish you had something that went down to 2x or 3x. On my timber rifle I have a 2 x 8 and it is normally used at 2x.
IMO 2 by 10 or 3 x 12 is an ideal compromise.
These days scopes are getting so expensive it is getting more important to choose the "right" one the first time.