Rifle Scopes Lightweight short range hunting optic?

[Maverick3009]

Looking for recommendations on a lightweight optic for hunting, likely less than 125yd shots, but will stretch it out on the range. FFP and MIL to keep with my other optics. Would like to keep it less than 20oz and less than $1200 or so.

Currently I'm looking into:

EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 with SR-5 reticle
Primary Arms 1-8x24 with ACSS Griffin MIL M8 reticle (Watched @C_Does review and I'm leaning toward this optic currently)
Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 with FC-DMx reticle (have heard stories about the eye box which kind of scare me here)
Leupold Mark4 HD 2.5-10x42 with TMR reticle

Who has experience with these optics or have thoughts on how they'd perform as a hunting scope?

Any others you'd recommend that I look into? Already looked into Trijicon, Vortex, Burris, Maven, and Leupold.

 

[st1650]

Well for hunting you don’t really need 1x at the bottom so maybe considering also a 3-12 or 2.5-10.

Also not sure why you’re asking for FFP if your hunting range will be inside of 150 yards unless you plan to run a thermal and or subsonics.
That being said
I’d say a used Bushnell lhrs/lrtsi 3-12 is a good choice.

Leupold mk4hd 2.5-10 would work too.

Athlon Helos gen2, 2-12 is another good choice, just on the heavier side.

If you do want lightweight and 1x at the bottom, by far my favourite is the plxc 1-8. I currently use it on a 12.5grendel and it’s perfect for this role.

 

[Maverick3009]

Well for hunting you don’t really need 1x at the bottom so maybe considering also a 3-12 or 2.5-10.

Also not sure why you’re asking for FFP if your hunting range will be inside of 150 yards unless you plan to run a thermal and or subsonics.
That being said
I’d say a used Bushnell lhrs/lrtsi 3-12 is a good choice.

Leupold mk4hd 2.5-10 would work too.

Athlon Helos gen2, 2-12 is another good choice, just on the heavier side.

If you do want lightweight and 1x at the bottom, by far my favourite is the plxc 1-8. I currently use it on a 12.5grendel and it’s perfect for this role.

Correct, I don't necessarily need 1x on the bottom however I haven't found a whole lot in the MPVO that has a reticle I like. I do plan on running subs but mainly like using FFP just because it's what I'm used to running. I'll take a look at those Bushnell's, I do have an older ERS so I like their stuff.

Just finished looking into the Mark4 HD and added that to the list but not sure how I feel about the TMR reticle.

I currently use the Athlon Helos Gen2 2-12 with the AHMR2 reticle (my favorite reticle by far) however was hoping to shave a little weight off but I do currently have this scope if nothing else peaks my interest.

At the end of the day, if nothing else, it's a good reason to try out another optic and if it doesn't work as a hunting optic, it'll find a home on another rig

 

[Taylorbok]

125 yards? put a red dot on.

 

[st1650]

Actually other super good underdog is the Leupold 1.25-4 VXR Patrol. It's mil/mil, weight less than 13oz, has fiber illum and 4x will get you enough mag for 150 yards. I run it on my 22lr pest control gun. You could probably find a used for dirt cheap and mount it on a aero lightweight spr mount.

 

[Maverick3009]

Actually other super good underdog is the Leupold 1.25-4 VXR Patrol. It's mil/mil, weight less than 13oz, has fiber illum and 4x will get you enough mag for 150 yards. I run it on my 22lr pest control gun. You could probably find a used for dirt cheap and mount it on a aero lightweight spr mount.

I'll take a look into that one!

 

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