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My buddy has decided on a Browning MK3 w/ RBM.

18" barrel.

Hunts primarily in Alabama, so 300 yards is about max distances.

He has landed on the Steiner GS3 3-15 X 56

Steiner states great low(er) light performance, works for some his conditions for early morning, late afternoon.

Thoughts?

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Been awhile since I studied up on scopes.  Low light ability is one of the most important considerations.  Lotta deer killed early and late.  About any scope functions in daylight.  Hard to try out and compare equally.  I was a big fan of the Bushnell Elites when I was shopping.  Have several but may be something much better now.

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On 1/1/2021 at 8:17 AM, A.J. Holst said:

My buddy has decided on a Browning MK3 w/ RBM.

18" barrel.

Hunts primarily in Alabama, so 300 yards is about max distances.

He has landed on the Steiner GS3 3-15 X 56

Steiner states great low(er) light performance, works for some his conditions for early morning, late afternoon.

Thoughts?

Deer hunting I assume?  The 56mm objective will require mounting it fairly high.  Also, the scope is 15" inches long and weighs 25 oz.  IMO, it's too much scope for that size rifle and that shooting distance.  I would put a good 3-9 or 3.5-10 on it, probably a 40mm.  The 40mm still allows for good light gathering at max magnification and also allows for a lower mount.  9x is plenty of magnification for deer hunting at 300 yards.  A simple duplex style reticle on a .308 is all that's necessary for that distance if the shooter is even mediocre at estimating range.  

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