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Hello, I am here to find out what would be the best scope for my CZ American 550 in 30-06 5 rd fixed config. I prefer the scope to be a Leuplod. I will be hunting white tail and other big game, along with plinking. Thank you

My personal belief is that a variable 1 or 1.5 x 6 power scope would be the perfect combination. That said, I'd recommend a variable in the 2x8 power range. Leupold is the standard by which other scopes are judged, but there are other good quality scopes offered these days. I understand that Vortex is one of them.

Shooting what size targets , out to how many yards ?
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I will be shooting targets at the most 400 yards as I think that is the guaranteed accuracy limit for my rifle. My targets will include soda cans, pales, anything I can get my hands on. And thanks for the advice everyone, I appreciate it :patriot:

12X minimum.

Recommend 16X to 24X if shooting soda cans at 400 yards.

Must have adjustable objective !

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My avice is to base decision on how interested you are in hunting vs. plinking. A 30.06 Spr. is not usually considered to be an ideal "plinking" round, though I have hand loaded some 110 gr. bullets in a 30.06 case and way back when, some of the "accelerator" stuff.

If you expect to be leaning more towards the hunting arena rather that hitting 4" diameter targets at 400 yards, you will be well served by a top end Leupold variable such as a 1.5-6 x 40mm or 3-9 x 50 mm. I'd suggest a heavy plex such as a German #4 or German #8. I find it quicker to get on target with such a reticle, especially when light is very low.

Now ... if you are leaning more towards blasting soda can sized targets at 400-500 yards, I'd lean more towards Sheridan's advice. Something in the 10X-15X range. But such a high power scope is going to be a disadvantage in a short range hunting situation. Just not enough field of view at close range for me.

Sometimes I wonder if some
 

...looking at all these highly expensive optics, maybe are a little half blind.
Ah the old days, with the old lever action and the 50 yard shots. Guess nobody takes those close shots anymore.

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But fact is about 25 years ago my eyes started downhill and iron sight shooting past 150 yards or so became iffy at best. I am big fan of high quality variable scopes in the 1.5-6 range. For down here in the deep south, this is about optimal. The low setting allows me to pick up deer slipping through the woods at close range ... and the 6X helps me be able to pin point that rare shot that is 200-300 yards out.