I used to like the Burris 2.75 Scope better on my Ruger No. 1-B, and I’d be willing to bet that it’s a bit more robust than the Leupold. My dad said his favorite caliber is the 35 Whelen he got at a NWTF banquet last season. The best sporting goods store in New York is the Wiley Outdoor Sports in La Plena.