JSR Report post Posted January 6, 2022 Looking for recommendations on a good, (relatively) lightweight scope. 20x magnification maximum. Would prefer 15x-18x MOA Glass quality is important but more emphasis on tracking repeatability. NO VORTEX!!!! I'm putting together a new rifle on an XLR magnesium chassis, carbon fiber butt stock and carbon barrel. I'm too old and round now to be hauling a 12 lb rifle up and down the mountain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couesdeer Report post Posted January 6, 2022 Probably lighter options out there, but for repeatability and return to zero, I would look at a SWFA 3-15X42 if you can find one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted January 6, 2022 Leupold is hard to beat in my opinion. vx5 3-15x44 is only 19 ozs too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted January 14, 2022 My rifles are at 9 1/2 lbs with the SIGHTRON SIII series and they track perfectly every single time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted January 14, 2022 FFP or SFP? Budget? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 14, 2022 Sightron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted January 14, 2022 Since you didn't give a budget.... Tangent Theta TT315M or TT315H. You are welcome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSR Report post Posted January 14, 2022 I have a Sightron SIII on my 7MM. Its a fine scope. I just don't need or want that much magnification. The SIII's only come in 24X and up. I think I paid $900 for my SIII maybe 6-7 years ago. I just looked them up. $1800-$2800. Thanks Joe! I've never used the SII's. They have one in a 16x. Are they as good as the SIII's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recurveman Report post Posted January 14, 2022 I'm going to through out there the Swaro Z5 in 3.5 X 18. Great glass for around $1200.00. I own two of them and wouldn't hesitate to get a third. Put a custom turret on top (which I did to both) and it is hard to beat for a quality hunting scope. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted January 14, 2022 6 hours ago, recurveman said: I'm going to through out there the Swaro Z5 in 3.5 X 18. Great glass for around $1200.00. I own two of them and wouldn't hesitate to get a third. Put a custom turret on top (which I did to both) and it is hard to beat for a quality hunting scope. And they don't weigh two pounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recurveman Report post Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 4:48 PM, PRDATR said: And they don't weigh two pounds. They weighed in right at 16 ounces. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZAV8ER Report post Posted January 17, 2022 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018307589 I just took one of these of my precision 22LR. Only reason I switched was it will not parallax down to 35 Yards. Its available if you are interested. SFP MOA 21.7 OZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schmitty Report post Posted January 17, 2022 Only issue with the Swarovski Z5 is that their turret will only dial up 14.25 MOA. I have one and it's a great scope but I can only shoot out to 725 yards with my 6.5x47. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recurveman Report post Posted January 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Schmitty said: Only issue with the Swarovski Z5 is that their turret will only dial up 14.25 MOA. I have one and it's a great scope but I can only shoot out to 725 yards with my 6.5x47. Agreed. I think it is a great option for rifles that are only looking to shoot 500-600 yards. My 308 gets out to almost 700 yards and I think that is plenty good for that rifle. The Z5 scope isn't on my "long range" gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted January 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Schmitty said: Only issue with the Swarovski Z5 is that their turret will only dial up 14.25 MOA. I have one and it's a great scope but I can only shoot out to 725 yards with my 6.5x47. Do you have an MOA base? You can get tapered rails to 40MOA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
