Originally Posted by
Woody
Some interesting suggestions from all so far, and appreciated.
Now; I do have a vx5hd 2-10*42 firedot and also a vxr 3-9 patrol but cannot get either of them as low as the vx3 2.5-8*36 ; well not with the variety of 30mm rings I have tried so far at least. I will do some very careful measurements of bolt lever clearance tomorrow because while a 30mm tube ( none or small objective end diameter) would not be a problem with most 1-8x scopes, the ocular / eyepiece will be. From the bits I've looked at tonight, even the new vx freedom 3-9*42 illume might be a contender with small obj and 41mm 1.63" ocular bell ! Anyhoo I will do measurement and also check out the suggestions made so far. The leupold ar mod1 illum tmr and 1" tube would be ideal but they don't make them any more.