You get too big on the objective and you'll have issues with mounting as far as the objective clearing the barrell one reason Leupy went to the V recess on the objective (not that I've ever tried one), I think they look...odd.
They look like someone used them as an implement for training new tech's....I could never own one! Which brings me to tradition. I tend to do what I've always done, even after technology, and my aging physical characteristics have evolved. Too many mornings eating my emergency rations for brunch.
I look through the 1-4x Leupold 30mm European on my 375, and wonder where were you, when my mobility, eyesight, and reflexes, could spend all day crawling the deep timber, and thickets, where 50 yards was LRH!
I'm still processing variable scopes are now available in multiples other than 3.
My last scope purchase 2.5-8x Mark 4 is an indication I still consider myself a medium range hunter. My partner shares the 4.5-14x view, but being a 1 gun guy, wishes the entire whitetail season for more bottom end on the scope. The rifle I consider my long
range gun has the 3.5-10x Mark 4. Barring further improvements in technology, it will probably wear the 3-15 Premier Light Tactical at some point, as when I find the one I like the 3.5-10x will go on a target/tactical/heavy sporter 308.
Just more chit!
My first 20 years of hunting were done with Leupold fixed power 4x scopes. This included my 375 H&H I used for my African hunting. Rarely shot past 300-400 yards. Never found myself at a disadvantage and today, they
remain some of the best balanced and fastest handling rifles I own. For the past 10 years or so my rifles fall into two categories. My 1000 yard long range rigs have 5x20
or 4.5x14 scopes with turrets and 50mm objectives. My med range rig for extensive carriy and tighter hunting areas carries a Nightforce 2.5x10 scope. 34mm objective, with the velocity Reticle. It's light, fast, compact, and on my model 70, 270 WSM Supergrade produces consistent 3-4" groups out to 600 yards. Low light capability of this scope is excellent, particularly at 3x with the lighted Reticle. I'm also fortunate
that the velocity Reticle matches my load exactly, at 10x with the 200 yard zero in my hunting areas.