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Is the eye relief too short for a lightweight .30-06?  I'm used to more like 3.5 to 4 in. of relief.  Anyone who has this scope, what do you think? 
 
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I don't think you will have a problem. I have that scope on a 270 and an 06 featherweight. Now for a 300 wby, I value my forehead too much. I took it between the eyes with my wby the other day with a Signature Select set on 8 power. At least it had a rubber ring on the eyepiece, still cut me though!Shocked
 
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I had one on my Sako 30-06 and though it did not ever bite me, it did get other people   Shocked         that shot or borrowed the gun. So it is possible as with any other scope.   
 
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I put that scope on my new X Bolt .300 WSM. No issues so far.
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The eye relief on the Elite 4200 3X9X40MM is 3.3". I have one mounted on a 308 and a 270WSM. No problem so far, even at 9X.
 
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I have 2. 1 on a kimber 308 montana and the other on a kimber 300wsm montana. No problems and I like them.
 
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I forgot to mention I bought another 3-9 x40 4200 for my son. It went on a Tikka T3 Lite in 300 WSM which is really light weight and he loves it!
 
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Shouldn't have a problem.  I have one on my 270.  Never been hit by it.  The only time I got bit by a scope was when I was holding the gun wrong to get a shot on a deer.  Sure was a tasty animal too.
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Helo that's a good one, hehe...  Ok, would like more eye relief but sounds like it should be no problem.  I'm liking the price with the rainguard and the 4200 quality glass.
 
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The glass is great, and so is the price.  I really like mine.  The rainguard is nice.  You should have no problems, even with a lightweight 30-06.  I really think most people get whacked because they are holding the gun wrong.
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I'd call it's eye relief about the minimum that I'd use for a lightweight 30-06 but it should be fine. I think it's a good choice.


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At one time, I had a 3x9 Elite 4200 mounted on my 375 Ruger Alaskan. I don`t think you`ll have a problem with any light weight 30-06.
 
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I'm thinking I can't go wrong at $299.



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One of the best value purchases in the marketplace today. You won't be disappointed.
 
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Great glass, great scope,  no problems.  
 
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ive got a 4200 elite on my .375 H&H and i havent had any issues with it hitting me, i do wish it was closer to 4" of relief though.
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