Sightron continues to up their game

[fdkay]

SIGHTRON Announces the New S6 5-30x56 ED Line of Premium Riflescopes | Camera Land NY

Youngsville, NC-- SIGHTRON, one of the world's most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is proud to announce the launch of the new S6 5-30x56 ED line of premium riflescopes offering long-range shooters and hunters a new level of quality and performance with full-featured...

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[moosemeat]

When and how much?

 

[fdkay]

When and how much?

It says fall of 22, either they have learned their lesson in regards to promising earlier delivery, or it will be a few months later than that.
I figure msrp will be just north of 2000, just by previous releases.

 

[Neurotic]

74.4-12.4 ft FOV (5x/30x) and 100 yards? That's almost three times the XTR3.

 

[Earnhardt]

74.4-12.4 ft FOV (5x/30x) and 100 yards? That's almost three times the XTR3.

Typo, maybe?...

 

[larryh128]

I've had several Sightron scopes in the past, all tracked good and had decent glass. I stopped using them because I went to lighted reticles. They had a lighted scope 20+ years ago but it didn't sell, was a great varmint scope though.

 

[fdkay]

Typo, maybe?...

Yeah, I'm thinking the at 5x somewhere around 17 ft

 

[HousePlant]

74.4-12.4 ft FOV (5x/30x) and 100 yards? That's almost three times the XTR3.

This article seems to verify the above FOV: https://gundigest.com/gear-ammo/optics/first-look-sightron-s6-5-30x56-ed-premium-riflescope-line

Don't see why FOV would be much different than this: https://sightron.com/collections/sviii-series/products/sviii-ed-5-40x56-ffp-ir-zero-stop

Field of View - Meters	7.22m - .9m @ 100 meters
Field of View - Yards	23.7ft - 2.9ft @ 100 yards

They want $2,899 for the above! The tree reticle isn't intolerable but if Sightron wants to actually get some market share... better have a 40% off sale.

 

[HousePlant]

In the end... to me, just another Japanese LOW scope. The only one I've ever liked (that I've used) is the Vortex Razor, which has proprietary turrets.

 

[fdkay]

This article seems to verify the above FOV: https://gundigest.com/gear-ammo/optics/first-look-sightron-s6-5-30x56-ed-premium-riflescope-line

Don't see why FOV would be much different than this: https://sightron.com/collections/sviii-series/products/sviii-ed-5-40x56-ffp-ir-zero-stop

Field of View - Meters	7.22m - .9m @ 100 meters
Field of View - Yards	23.7ft - 2.9ft @ 100 yards

They want $2,899 for the above! The tree reticle isn't intolerable but if Sightron wants to actually get some market share... better have a 40% off sale.

In ref to the article, they are just regurgitating the press release.
In regards to the SVIII, they did have them on sale for 2000 bucks at Christmas, at that price, they were a steal.
The list price isn't terrible when you consider it is an 8X erector, and initial reports are the glass holds it's own with scopes in the same price bracket, along with Sightron's typically excellent tracking.

 

[fdkay]

In the end... to me, just another Japanese LOW scope. The only one I've ever liked (that I've used) is the Vortex Razor, which has proprietary turrets.

I have an SV 4.5-24, it is an excellent scope, easily competes with the likes of the Gen 2 razor.

 

[lennyo3034]

Pretty sure sightron is not made by LOW.

Also no way it has 74ft FOV at 5x. 1x scopes are only getting 100ft.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

I had no idea that sightron was in NC. Learned something today.

 

[reel48]

SIGHTRON Announces the New S6 5-30x56 ED Line of Premium Riflescopes | Camera Land NY

Youngsville, NC-- SIGHTRON, one of the world's most innovative optical observation and aiming device companies, is proud to announce the launch of the new S6 5-30x56 ED line of premium riflescopes offering long-range shooters and hunters a new level of quality and performance with full-featured...

cameralandny.com

Thanks for the heads up. Hoping to pick one soon

 

[Neurotic]

In the end... to me, just another Japanese LOW scope. The only one I've ever liked (that I've used) is the Vortex Razor, which has proprietary turrets.

Sightron is the "house" brand for Kenko Tokina. They are direct competitor to LOW and manufacture scopes in Japan and the Philippines.

Kenko Tokina rifle scope OEM - Optics Database

All rifle scopes made by Kenko Tokina (Japan and Philippines).

sageratsafaris.com

 

[918v]

Looks like a fake cronus.

 

[HousePlant]

Competes in features. Not market share.

 

[HousePlant]

Sightron is the "house" brand for Kenko Tokina. They are direct competitor to LOW and manufacture scopes in Japan and the Philippines.

Kenko Tokina rifle scope OEM - Optics Database

All rifle scopes made by Kenko Tokina (Japan and Philippines).

sageratsafaris.com

This I did not know! I always thought it was LOW or nothing for Japan. Maybe that’s why I actually like Sightron Japanese scopes. I have a few. They’re all just perfect. Which is why I want Sightron to get their shit together.

 

[Neurotic]

As far as I know, there are four Japanese rifle scope manufacturers:

Light Optic Works (LOW)
Kenko (Sightron + OEM)
Japan Optics Ltd (JOL)
Deon Optical (March)

I'm a fan of the S3 line, it's just lacking in features. Hoping the PLR FFPs fix that whenever they arrive.

 

[fdkay]

Okay, this article with what appears to be the correct FOV figures.
Count me excited.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Sightron S6 5-30x56 ED riflescope

Sightron is launching of a new line of S6 5-30x56 ED premium riflescopes for long-range pursuits.

www.shootingillustrated.com

 

[fdkay]

As far as I know, there are four Japanese rifle scope manufacturers:

Light Optic Works (LOW)
Kenko (Sightron + OEM)
Japan Optics Ltd (JOL)
Deon Optical (March)

I'm a fan of the S3 line, it's just lacking in features. Hoping the PLR FFPs fix that whenever they arrive.

They've been available for a while now.

Product Description

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[HousePlant]

They've been available for a while now.

Product Description

Product Description | Camera Land NY

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You linked to a SFP scope. FFP model is not out and wasn't released first... still baffling me to the day.

 

[Jumper]

I had a couple of Sightrons. Good glass and reticles but their erector mechanism failed. I returned them and Sightron stood behind their product. I still like their brand and hope they do well with this new model.

 

[fdkay]

You linked to a SFP scope. FFP model is not out and wasn't released first... still baffling me to the day.

So I did, I didn't even notice, thanks.
Yeah, they seem to shoot themselves in the foot on product rollouts.

 

[Neurotic]

So I did, I didn't even notice, thanks.
Yeah, they seem to shoot themselves in the foot on product rollouts.

Even more confusing, Sightron appears to have removed the FFP PLR versions from their website. I don't know why they, or anyone, would build a second focal plane tactical scope.

Sightron PLR

 

[ratton]

I believe these were on sale at Cameraland during shot show week for $1999.00. They are now back up to $2899.99.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

I believe these were on sale at Cameraland during shot show week for $1999.00. They are now back up to $2899.99.

Always makes sense to give us a call, 516-217-1000

 

[hectorso27]

Is the S6 ready now ??

 

[fdkay]

Even more confusing, Sightron appears to have removed the FFP PLR versions from their website. I don't know why they, or anyone, would build a second focal plane tactical scope.

Sightron PLR

I did reach out to them, there have been delays on the FFP models, but they are in the new catalog and they insist they are coming.
The SFP is attractive to the F Class and target shooter types.
The S6 is supposedly coming in the fall.