Low light hunting scope FFP?

[Emerson0311]

The first and last 10 minutes of legal light, especially with overcast sky are my challenge. FFP because I need that for daylight. Some type of illumination, I prefer a dot or small cross. The reticle can be pretty simple. The critical part is me being able to almost see in the dark. No night hunting here so the real good stuff doesn’t count. Budget, well if $3K+ kicks ass, that’s where I need to go.

 

[davsco]

Following, what magnification range do you want?

 

[AMG04]

On the "budget" end compared to your $3k cap, id look at the S&B Klassik 3-12x42, or 2.5-10x56

I like the form factor of the 3-12x42, but the 2.5-10x56 is the no kidding winner for your low light scenario.

They were selling for $1300 from EuroOptics, but i think they are North of $1500 now.

IIRC the P3L is in improved Mildot with an illuminated center cross.

 

[surgeon260]

In my opinion, everything else is looking up at TT315M. It's the perfect hunting scope.

 

[davsco]

In my opinion, everything else is looking up at TT315M. It's the perfect hunting scope.

Holy crap, $4500!!?? Hopefully it includes a "back rub" at that price...

 

[Secant]

TT315M with Gen 2 Mildot

 

[2brothers641]

For your situation I wouldn’t consider anything that’s less than 56mm.

 

[Guthwine]

If a simple reticle is sufficient why limit your options to only FFP?

 

[davsco]

If a simple reticle is sufficient why limit your options to only FFP?

Plus, IF you're scope's max mag is 15x, you'd probably be there anyways if you're out far enough to be holding over.

 

[davsco]

IIRC the P3L is in improved Mildot with an illuminated center cross.

The problem with just the center being illuminated is if you're holding over and thus can't see (as well) the other hash marks. Not a problem if just dialing.

 

[davsco]

For your situation I wouldn’t consider anything that’s less than 56mm.

Yes, larger objective combined with lower magnification gives you a larger 'exit pupil' and thus more light.

The question is, and I guess it's true with theta, do some brands give you even more light due to superior glass and coatings?

 

[JerkyFreak]

Well, when the exit pupil is larger than your own pupil, most of that light just goes wasted anyway.