1. Tangent Theta TT315M 3-15x50 @ 27.7oz
2. S&B PMII 5-20x50US DT @ 29.2oz
3. March F 3-24x52 @ 24.4oz
2. S&B PMII 5-20x50US DT @ 29.2oz
3. March F 3-24x52 @ 24.4oz
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Rifle Scopes Best compact and light weight scope
- Thread starter Cshultzy999
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I have two of those" TT315M and March. Couldn't be happier with them.
TT315 mostly lives on an accurate 6.5Grendel AR, while the March is on my hunting rifle.
ILya
I have a pair of TT315M, one on a 6CM for moderate range antelope and long range coyotes, one sitting in my safe waiting on a future light/short build.
I have a S&B PMII 5-20x50US on a 6.5SS hunting rifle
And a March F 3-24x52 on a lightweight .280AI hunting rifle.
Amazing optics, each have their place.
Lots of awesome in this thread?
To get back to the OP,
For me at least, light weight scopes aren’t 30oz +.
There are a number of great relatively compact scopes, but most of them are still heavy pigs ( including the NF 4-16 x 42 on my main hunting rifle).
For light (er) scopes it seems like you have to sacrifice something, usually durability and tracking.
To get back to the OP,
For me at least, light weight scopes aren’t 30oz +.
There are a number of great relatively compact scopes, but most of them are still heavy pigs ( including the NF 4-16 x 42 on my main hunting rifle).
For light (er) scopes it seems like you have to sacrifice something, usually durability and tracking.
Hopefully a scope manufacturer will show up next month at the Shot Show... With a 3-18x44 or 50 FFP, illuminated, zero stop, capped windage, low profile turrets, sub 24 oz with a kick ass reticle, that doesn't cost over $2500
If not, then I'm going to buy the March 3-24x42
If not, then I'm going to buy the March 3-24x42
I don’t disagree. Looks like a football bat on a 6lb all in 7mag build however.
I like the G2H reticle.. The MK5 and 6 are nice and the TMR would work for hunting, but the price of Leupold's illumination is ridiculous.
im certain, and id agree. and i get people want some low weight stuff, im just pointing out that the 318i is not lightweight.
but im also pointing out i love it for many reasons, and like my prom date, ive chosen to ignore her weight problem.
Is any rifle scope really that much lighter than any other at least enough to make that much of a difference ? and If it only weighed 5 oz would you really want it ? kinda think the lightest thing on my rifle besides the individual rounds is the scope and Its extremely light compared to my target rifles the heaviest being 30lbs compared to the rem700 at only 9lbs if that .
I felt the 6 was better for glass to weight (24-26oz) to FOV (37-28ft)...then I got the XTR3 (29oz, 38ft) and sold both the Loopys. The 6 was overpriced and the neither had the eyebox/fov/brightness/retc/knobs the XTR3 does either.
GL
DT
Here is my blog entry on the build. Mods, if linking is not allowed, please remove. I would have posted the build here on SH but I couldn't find the single shot forum
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The Gambler — Two Blue Screws
When I was a young my father and I hunted a lot together. The hunting club we were members of had a gentleman that usually hunted with us by the name of Ellis. I remember Ellis pulling out a rifle some 25 years ago that caught my attention and never seemed to let go. I asked to see the rifle and of
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Luepold Vx-6HD has those exact specs. I have one with the TMOA reticle. Can be had for just under $1600. Reticle choices my not meet your needs though..
I wish Leopold would offer their VX-3 4.5-14x 40 CDS SF in an illuminated mil dot Mil/Mil version like the 3-9x40 VX-R.
In other words,
a VX-R 4.5-14x40 SF Mil Dot.
I think that would check all the boxes mentioned.
just bought the NF SHV F1 4-14 Mil. Website says 30oz but I put it on my scale and it reads 28.3. I know it’s stil pretty close to 30oz but it seem rock solid like my other NF ATACR and is less than half the price.
Trijicon Accupoints are a nice lightweight hunting scope. Barrett Fieldcraft at 5.1 lbs with a 3-9 Accupoint at 13.4 oz makes a nice lightweight combo. Works great and the Tritium insert extends shooting times in low light.
Leupold Ultralights in 2-7 at 8 oz or 3-9 at 9 oz can really shave some weight. I love my 2-7 on a lightweight .22. You hardly notice you are carrying it.
Leupold Ultralights in 2-7 at 8 oz or 3-9 at 9 oz can really shave some weight. I love my 2-7 on a lightweight .22. You hardly notice you are carrying it.
I just ordered a US Optics ts12x with a 50% off cert. I will post when I stretch it out. I don’t usually buy Asian made optics but this fit the bill to replace some of my Leupold 3-9 compacts
How do these compare? Is the bender as small at the vudu ? Is it worth double the price ? Thanks.
