Good Scope for M70 Super Grade that is already heavy enough. Should I go lightweight?

[Hunter270Win]

Hello all,

I am looking to get my heirloom rifle, a Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in .270. I am curious as to what kind of scope I should put on the gun. I love the Leupold VX5HDs but this forum has made me cautious.

What should I be looking for here? Budget is $1,000 and would prefer 2x-2.5x zoom on the low end. Capped turrets and all that as well.

 

[Mtnmilsurp]

Might not be as gucci as you’re thinking, but I inherited an old rifle with a 1980s Japanese 3-9x36 Tasco that I hunted with in .30-06 for over 20 years without re-zeroing and it stayed dead on that whole time. I checked the zero at 100 yards every season that I hunted but never made any adjustments. That scope only weighs about 12 oz and never fogged. You might find one dirt cheap somewhere and try it out.