Like many have said, I wouldn't go any larger than a 40mm or a 44mm objective for your scope. You would probably have to go with larger rings on a scope that is larger. It's not a terrible thing, but the higher your scope is off your gun the greater chance you have of knocking it out of focus and alignment. I have a Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40 and I just love it!!!!! Another option would be a Zeiss Conquest 3.5x10x44. Leupold VariX III 3x9x40 would be another good option. I compared the two when I bought mine and for me, the Zeiss was better. In my honest opinion, your gun is only as good as the optics on it and if you have the available funds....you WANT a good scope with good glass. Good luck.

3x10x40-50mm will be just fine. FOV will be slightly larger with the bigger objective but it won't make a huge difference. It really is personal preference and wouldn't try to steer you either way, in equal quality scopes.

However if you buy a bigger objective scope in lieu of a better 40mm (optically) then it becomes a diminishing return. Also if you use a 50mm with higher rings and it pulls your cheek of the comb of the stock then I would advise you to stick with a 40-42mm to mount it for proper shooting position and fit.

I shoot the 7MM RM, with a 3X9X40 Luepy. As others have said go with quality over power, the deminishing returns will not be worth the extra money on a hunting gun! Good luck!

I use a 3x9x40 I like it really well.

Unless you have remarkable vision you will probably not be able to notice the slightest difference between a 40 mm obj lens and anything bigger.
The 40's are cheaper by a considerable amount and if you can't recognize a substantial difference-or any difference- I'd stick with the 40 mm lens.

perfect scope but bump to 44mm

4x16x44