I HAVE A 2X7 REDFIELD MADE IN THAT TIME FRAME, IT IS A GOOD SCOPE NO TROUBLE WITH IT. HAVE NOT TOUCHED THE ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANY YEARS. FOR A LOAD TRY 100 GR SOFTPOINT AND IMR 4064 OR RELOADER 15. THE 257 IS A GREAT DEER CARTRIDGE AND IN THE WOODS THE 4X SCOPE WILL WORK FINE, EVEN OUT TO 250 YDS.
GOOD LUCK