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Like the 36x for either 100 22 or 200 yd centerfire.  45 for 200 CF.

1/8th min dot in both.

Everyone has their own preferences, but the 1 to 1.17 mm diameter exit pupil on those scopes in the links would give me concern.
Probably OK on a bright day, but low light or targets in the shade might present problems. Think most would prefer a lower magnification or a larger objective.
From a pure function standpoint the modern internal adjust scopes are probably better than the older external adjustment.
Chuck   

I too am starting to think about suitable scope for benched Scheutzen, .22RF at 100M and CF at 200M. I have some constraints that could/will affect my choice. One is catarakts in both eyes presently and likely operations to remove them in early 2016 (type of replacement lens TBD). Another is retina issues that distort what I see through my present 4X and 6X scopes -- no hope to fix these. A third is offhand shooting by a shaky old guy -- alt solution is to skip offhand entirely.

Currently I am thinking that a Leupold FX3 12X40mm objective scope with Leupold's duplex reticle and target knobs would serve me well, providing more than adequate vision of Schuetzen targets, a reticle that I know I can use (using Leupolds with duplex reticles for almost 40 years and find them excellent for my eyes and all hunting situations), and still a scope I can use offhand.

One of Leupold's variable scopes might be an option, also a used Unertl with reticle that I can actually see on target, all lighting conditions.

Is currently TBD if scope would be mounted over barrel or on set of Steve Earlie's offset mounts. Calibers would be .22RF, std 32-20 & 40-50 in rifles weighing 7,0 to 11,5 lbs.

Thanks,
Grisen

Thanks for that.
Had mine for a few years now and it hasn't got that, had to send it back to Burris once as it fogged up really bad. OK since.
When they returned it to me they got my name and address all wrong and after several weeks the NZ Post Office found it in the couldn't deliver bin.

The scope I am using on my Benchrest rifles is a Mitchell 2” in 27X most Mitchells marked, as 24s are technically 27s. I shoot mine with a fine crosshair and a 1/8-minute dot. I like the 27 because it has what, to me, is the right power. That is I have enough power to shade my shots around the bull and can still shoot when others have stopped because of mirage. I shoot the Mitchell because I like an outside adjustable scope. I leave the return spring loose and return the scope to battery by hand. 
  If I were going to use a modern scope I would choose the Sightron or the Weaver T series these seem to give the biggest bang for the buck.

40 Rod

No issues testing the repeatability of an internal adjustment scope - it's jsut you need to shoot a few rounds to do it.  But checking adjustment repeatability is as easy as firing a a few rounds at different adjustmenrt settings, then coming back to the original and seeing if the shots will print in the same place...
Of course, it's too late by then, you have bought it already, so...   But the very same goes for an external adjustment scope too anyway.
For the same price, it probably is quite a bit easier to find a good modern scope.  Of course, the looks department is another issue.  But then again, beautiful  is as beautiful does.

Boats,

Leupold has a bunch of target scopes (at least scopes labeled as target and having micrometer adjustment turrents), ranging from 6X42mm FX3 fixed power and 12X40mm FX3 up through several VX3 models to both fixed and variable models with 30mm tubes, up to 45X40mm etc. fixed magnification 30mm tube scopes. Prices range from about $500 to over $1000.

Question: Do your comments about repeatability of sight settings for Leupold target scopes apply only to 30mm tube fixed scope of 35-45X or to Leupold's entire line of target scopes, or????

I ask because I hope to get into Scheutzen soon but have serious eye and other problems that present a sizable measure of uncertainty about ability to aim precisely enough. Because of this I am reluctant to spend high $$$ for quality and magnification I will not be able to use but, repeatability remains essential. Because of age, I cannot expect even a decade of use.

Leupold does have reticles (duplex) I know my crappy old eyes can use. Presently I am much less certain about my ability to use simple crosshair or dot reticles in Unertl, Lyman, etc. 3/4" external adjustment scopes. I do use a MVA 6X scope with only reticle they ever offered that I can use (and no longered offered -- 4" or 6" aperture duplex).

Thanks,
Grisen