Kimber Mountain ascent optics recommendations

[Footanklefxr]

Hey guys and gals. I was lucky enough to join BHA as a life member and received a Kimber Mountain Ascent 308. I need optics, but am on a budget. Planning for my first elk hunt in 2019, I want something quality, but won't break the bank. Any ideas?
Thank you.
Gerry

 

[WalkingBird]

Leupold VX-3i in 3.5-10x40

 

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I just ordered this guy for a Kimber Montana-
https://shop.mavenbuilt.com/collections/stock-optics/products/rs-2

I havent gotten it yet so I cant really comment on it, but the weight was very intriguing for the mag range and optic quality I'm hoping it has.

 

[noharleyyet]

https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact-scopes/vx-3i-2-5-8x36mm

 

[Trial153]

https://www.leupold.com/scopes/compact-scopes/vx-3i-2-5-8x36mm

This^

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

My Mountain Ascent 7mm-08 wears one of these. I figured if I was going light, I would go all the way...

https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rimfire-scopes/vx-2-ultralight-3-9x33mm

 

[1976]

zeiss conquest hd5 3 to 15X, with 600 Z Plex, they are being phased out and can be found for under 700 bucks

 

[nrpate05]

Leupold Vx-3i 2.5-8x36!!

 

[utahminer]

I looked into something similar when I purchased a Kimber Hunter. Almost purchased the Leupold VX2 ultralight, but ultimately purchased a VX3 (only slightly heavier) but better optics quality and more options. I have used hte scope for two hard seasons (backpacking and a hard fall where it bounced off a boulder) and I have been really happy. It has held zero and the clarity is more than sufficient.

 

[Footanklefxr]

Thank you everyone... much appreciated. Gerry