Help choosing lightweight scope

sirgarreth · Jun 10, 2024

Hey guys. Been looking through the hundreds (maybe thousand) thread about scopes, but still can’t seem to decide. When one start looking good, there is a thread tearing it apart.
This will be for a rifle to carry around. Tikka Roughtech.
Wants:
- 19-22 ounces
- MUST track perfectly
- Locking turrets (preferred) or capped
- illuminated would be nice, but not a deal breaker
- best glass (for my price range)
- needs to be $1000 or less

So far looking at:
Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15x42
Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16x44
SWFA 3-15x42 SS
Any other suggestions??

RKBArmory · Jun 10, 2024

Of the scopes you mentioned, I like the Zeiss. I think their illumination control is superior to that of the Vortex LHT, which has a push-button.

Here's a good deal on one: Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16x44

Link LQ Chen · Jul 21, 2024

I bet you need to check the tracking on those personally. Non of those scopes as far as I know "should" Track perfectly due to your budget requirement. But Id put my bet on the Zeiss if I have to.

slm9s · Jul 21, 2024

Totoro · Jul 21, 2024

I have the V4 on various rifles from 6-10lbs with no complaints.

BobinNC · Jul 21, 2024

FFP no Illumination best bang for your buck:
Athlon Midas TAC 4-16x44mm

SFP Illuminated
Trijicon Credo 2.5-15x42 SFP w/ Red MRAD Center Dot, 30mm

FFP Illuminated

Trijicon Credo 2-10x36 FFP w/ Red MRAD Precision Tree, 30mm

FFP Illuminated, but currently out of stock, but may be worth the wait.

Primary Arms GLx 4-16x50 FFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated ACSS HUD DMR Reticle

FuhQ · Jul 21, 2024

sirgarreth said:
Hey guys. Been looking through the hundreds (maybe thousand) thread about scopes, but still can’t seem to decide. When one start looking good, there is a thread tearing it apart.
This will be for a rifle to carry around. Tikka Roughtech.
Wants:
- 19-22 ounces
- MUST track perfectly
- Locking turrets (preferred) or capped
- illuminated would be nice, but not a deal breaker
- best glass (for my price range)
- needs to be $1000 or less

So far looking at:
Vortex Razor HD LHT 3-15x42
Zeiss Conquest V4 4-16x44
SWFA 3-15x42 SS
Any other suggestions??

25 ounces with the other features you require, great Japanese glass, and $999...

Vortex Viper HD 5-25x50mm FFP VMR-4 MRAD Riflescope VPR-52502

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tacoman69 · Jul 21, 2024

if reliability is one of the most important features to you, then go with SWFA

91Eunozs · Jul 22, 2024

Light, cheap, reliable…pick any two. A gently used, or possibly a demo Swarovski Z5/Z5i would meet all your needs.

It’s a slippery slope, but if you bump your price up by a couple hundred dollars your options expand a lot.

joffe · Jul 22, 2024

I'm looking at the same thing right now, and I've so far narrowed it down to the LHT and this very promising looking March scope: https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/quick-march-3-24x42-review.196898/

I'd also love to hear more thoughts and suggestions on lightweight scopes.

WB300 · Jul 22, 2024

In addition to what BobinNC said above..... NF SHV.

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