Thanks for the posting. I too am looking for optics for my scout. I hunt where most of my shots are less than 150 yds. but once in a while a 300 yd. shot is possible. I want a scope that is quick, easy and capable of deliving the payload in all these conditions. I have looked at the scout scopes but I am not impressed with the magnefacation of 2.5 or 2.75. This works for the close range shots but these older eyes have problems with them over 150 yds. Has any-one tried the Burris red dot 5 power tactical scopes on the scout? For the money it seems that it might work.