But like you said, it’s not just 3 ounces. Other companies have successfully made seemingly durable 1-10/2-10s with parallax adjustment in the 22 Oz range. Add in increased mount weights due to 36mm and you’ve got about a half pound extra weight. Yes, soldiers carry heavy weapon systems when it’s what is required. But it’s disingenuous when people say half a pound doesn’t matter for a soldier. We have so many weapon improvement programs (conventional and USSOCOM) designed to reduce weapon system weight. I really think the requirements provided for this contract had an oversight.