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My personal favorite for the scope (price/quality) is a Kowa 82mm.
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I use a Kowa 82mm. The 82 has been discontinued I do believe. I do not have ED glass but I can still count elk times at 3 miles. Do not buy the variable eye piece as it is worthless. Instead get two single power lenses. I use a 22 WA and a 32 WA as I use mine for hunting. I also use it for 1K F-class and a lot of people will have them on the line at F-class. You will need a good tripod that holds it still in moderate winds. What I use is a Vanguard Alta 233AO. Most people use some version of Manfrotti or if weight is an issue then carbon fiber Glick
A good rear bag is as essential as a good rest. Like a fool my rear bag costs more than the el cheapo rest I use. Protektor is a good brand. Make sure you fill it with Heavy Sand which is really good stuff.
Attached is a picture of how I set up to shoot antelope at long range. The spotting scope , video camera, and rangefinder are all on tripods and the rifle is on bipods and the Protector rear bag.