The nightforce scopes are going to be too heavy for what you want. Check out the Bushnell lrhs 4.5-18 or one of the March scopes listed on this page. The 2.5-24x42 would be great on a lighter weight long range hunter.
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Thanks never even heard of march optics. They are first focal plane scope also. I would love to check one out . Thanks for tip.