Fixed or Variable Scout Scope?

[DK23]

I am looking to add one of the below scout scopes to my Henry Model X in .45LC and SA M1A Socom 16 in .308. These rifles are not used for hunting, just plinking at 100 yds or less. Opinions on whether to go fixed or variable magnification are appreciated.

Leupold FX-II 2.5x28mm Fixed Power Scout Riflescope

Leupold VX-Freedom Scout 1.5-4×28 Riflescope

[cdi]

Fixed. Simple, light and you won't need or use the magnification.
I've used the 2.5 Leupold for 30 years with confidence to 300 meters.

[DK23]

Fixed. Simple, light and you won't need or use the magnification.
I've used the 2.5 Leupold for 30 years with confidence to 300 meters.

That's what I was leaning towards, but apparently it's discontinued. I guess I'll have to keep looking because I couldn't find anything else I liked in that price range. Thanks for the feedback.

[Steve_NEPhila]

I used forward mountedon Ruger frontier rifles (300 WSM and 7mm-08) with fixed power morefward mounted scout scopes. They are relics from the past in my opinion. Today a traditionally mounted LPVO (1-4 or 1-6 will do everything you want it to do. Or, a forward mounted very high quality red dot like an Aimpoint will work wonders 100 yards and in. Heck, red dots without magnification work just fine for me inside of 250 yards.

[Bang]

How about a fixed power prism scope?

[DK23]

How about a fixed power prism scope?

I am not very familiar with the prism scopes, but they seem interesting. Especially since they could help with my astigmatism. Although I love the idea of a scout rifle with corresponding scope, probably why I have a couple of them. Thanks for the suggestion!

[USMC3531]

I am not very familiar with the prism scopes, but they seem interesting. Especially since they could help with my astigmatism. Although I love the idea of a scout rifle with corresponding scope, probably why I have a couple of them. Thanks for the suggestion!

I have several primary arms prism scopes and love them but none have long enough eye relief to mount in scout configuration.

[DK23]

I have several primary arms prism scopes and love them but none have long enough eye relief to mount in scout configuration.

Thanks for the info. I really wish Leupold didn't discontinue the perfect scope.

[Emptymag]

I've been watching this thread.
I have "ideas" ("plans" may be the wrong word) for a scout configured lever or bolt gun and I've been watching some YouTube vids about the mounts/optics.
I've never been interested in scopes before - at all - but now my eyes suck and some magnification may be in order.
Just trying to figure out what's what.

This Hi-Lux may be in my price range. LOL

[DK23]

I've been watching this thread.
I have "ideas" ("plans" may be the wrong word) for a scout configured lever or bolt gun and I've been watching some YouTube vids about the mounts/optics.
I've never been interested in scopes before - at all - but now my eyes suck and some magnification may be in order.
Just trying to figure out what's what.

This Hi-Lux may be in my price range. LOL

I'm kind of in the same boat. I have the M1A, Ruger Gunsite Scout, and 2 Henry's (1 original, 1 tactical) that I haven't put scopes on yet to make them true scout rifles. My eyes are bad now too and I would also like to shoot them at longer ranges than the 20-25 yrd indoor ones I go to now.