rcdinaz Report post Posted February 10, 2019 I just got my hands on a 6.5 Creedmoor, weighs right at 5lbs. All of the scopes I have on hand would defeat the purpose due to weight. Still want an elevation turret, so far my search has turned up the following. Leupold VX-5HD 3.-15x44mm, Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44, Z5 3.5-18x44 BT 4W Leaning towards the Swaro @ 16oz, the Leupolds are ~21oz. The VX6 has some great features but I am not sure it is worth the price. Anyone have experience with these? Anything else out there anyone recommends taking a look at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted February 10, 2019 I have the Swarvo Z5 3.5x18 with a custom turret. I bought it because of the weight. You're welcome to take a look through it. I have it on a 700 with Talley lightweight one piece rings/bases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForkHorn Report post Posted February 10, 2019 Leupold vx3i CDS 4.5- 14.5 is right around 14.5 ounces. About as light as you're gonna get for that magnification. Also has an moa elevation turret. For a bunch more money that Swaro looks to be perfect for not much more weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks PRDATR I will let you know. I need to get the thing to the range and see if there is a factory ammo it likes. Good suggestion ForkHorn, I may see if I can go fiddle with one at BP or Sportsman's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted February 11, 2019 Depending on what action you have you might want to consider having LRI flute the bolt for added weight savings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted February 11, 2019 Haven’t messed with one personally but a 2.5-10x42 nxs is what i would go with if I planned on twisting turrets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted February 11, 2019 I have shot behind 8 different Swaros, Z5, Z6, and X5. Great scopes, great glass. I have also shot behind a couple VX-5HD, VX-5, and one VX-6HD. I also have another one sitting in my safe as we speak waiting to get sighted in. Great glass too. I just personally have an issue with Leupold's past record with tracking. If it were me, I would look at something with at least enough elevation adjustment to get you out to 1000. Which would he about 25-28 MOA. If I remember correctly, the Z6 is only a single turn turret. The Z5 has 58 MOA of elevation, so you should have about 25-29MOA with a zero MOA mount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted February 11, 2019 Thanks! Specs do show 58in for the Z5. This would put the set up under 6.5lbs. PRDTR the bolt is fluted. I bought the Barrett field craft from a member on this site. Can’t imagine how it could be made any lighter but I am pretty used for o 10lb plus rifles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
