Rifle Scopes Weaver 2-10x36

[jakelly]

I am looking for some first hand info from someone who has handled the Weaver tac 2-10x36. I have two questions I would like to have answered.

Can anyone confirm the weight of this scope?

Any tunneling in the low end magnification? Seems to be the same scope as the 3-15, which doesn't have reports of tunneling attached to it, but I would like to <span style="font-weight: bold">know</span> before I buy.

 

[nhm16]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

I'm interested in this scope but I haven't ever seen or heard from anyone who's actually had one. Optics Planet lists it (on their website, eBay and Aaxon) but we all know that that's no guarantee of it actually existing much less in stock. The "pictures" I've seen of it look incorrect - the objective is way too large and I suspect that they are actually pictures of the 3-15 used as a placeholder.

 

[BigOhio]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

Picked one up from OpticsPlanet at the beginning of November. Installed it on a 300blk bolt first now it is sitting on a Sig556. Illumination has a little bit to be desired at night but optics are nice. Haven't noticed any tunneling but have only sighted it at upper end and played with it around the house in the lower ranges. Didn't weight it, but I would say that it isn't a lightweight and sturdily built.

 

[nhm16]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KTM690Enduro</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picked one up from OpticsPlanet at the beginning of November.</div></div>

Can you post a pic? I'm especially curious as to how large the turrets are. I currently have a VX-R Patrol 3-9 on an that has nice compact turrets but I don't like the reticle or how mushy the turrets are, and I don't have the budget to move up to a NF Compact.

 

[BCP]

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I would like to see pics as well, I thought about ordering one but don't trust Opticsplanet.

 

[Shepard]

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Good luck. Optics planet bumped their price by $100+, which was real nice of them about the time I was looking for one. I haven't found any reviews good, bad, or otherwise. I was planing on ordering one today, but if anyone's played around with the tracking , seen any CR, imperfections etc. I would love to hear about it before I drop $800 for it, but I'm also resigning myself that I might be a guinea pig... Also, its not a 'lightweight' scope, comparatively, although that's compared to the SFP 2 & 2.5-10x, coming in at 22oz. I guess I need to work out some more considering it is going on the heavy sob MWS...

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

SWFA lists them for $700:

http://swfa.com/Weaver-2-10x36-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P55483.aspx

I would be really interested in seeing a photo of this scope, since none of the companies apparently selling them have so far posted a photo of it.

 

[Shepard]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

Yeah, I know SWFA sells them for 700. I sent them a message asking if they have them in stock and a few other things which aren't clear. I'll report back when they get back to me.

 

[BigOhio]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nhm16</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KTM690Enduro</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Picked one up from OpticsPlanet at the beginning of November.</div></div>

Can you post a pic? I'm especially curious as to how large the turrets are. I currently have a VX-R Patrol 3-9 on an that has nice compact turrets but I don't like the reticle or how mushy the turrets are, and I don't have the budget to move up to a NF Compact.</div></div>

I will try and snap a picture or two this evening. Never posted a picture on this forum, but hopefully its similar to others that I have posted on.

 

[Shepard]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

Sweet, If you don't mind could you give some details? How's the illumination, what's your total travel, how's the reticle (Mil-Dot or EMDRish)?

 

[BigOhio]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like to see pics as well, I thought about ordering one but don't trust Opticsplanet.</div></div>

Personally I have had good luck with Opticsplanet and Dvor but don't like the order/stock system with SWFA. However for $100 difference I know where I would order if they were in stock. When I purchased they were both showing the same price.

 

[Shepard]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

Ok, just decided to bite the bullet and get one from SWFA. I'll get a review up whenever it gets here and the range is open. Probably be a two part one without the mount (don't have any spare 30mm's sitting around, unless I can borrow one from a friend) and then on on the gun. That is unless KTM690Enduro beats me to it!

 

[BigOhio]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

Well crappy photos and won't bore with my worthless review other than to say that I like this scope much better than the Bushnell 3-12x44s that I also picked up to give a try. Hope this helps.

First, Weaver 2-10x36 on Sig556 in a Badger 20MOA ringmount.

Next, comparison of Weaver 2-10x36 (top), Weaver 3.5-15x50 (middle) and NF F1 3.5-15x50 (bottom) showing turrets.

Then, same comparison but different angle. This time NF is one top.

Let me know if you would like any additional angles or comparisons.

Steve

 

[BigOhio]

Re: Weaver 2-10x36

OK, a couple of details. I'm not an expert by any means but I think the glass is good but the EMDR reticle is a little small, even at 10x. Illumination is choice of green or red and doesn't bleed over near as much as my Bushnell 3-12x44s. Rifle is zero'd at 100 yards in a Badger ringmount (20moa I think) and I have 25 mils upward travel and a little over 13 downward. I have only shot to 300 yards so far but returned to 0 perfectly.

Here is a comparison to the Bushnell 3-12x44 and have no idea how you guys take good pictures of the reticles as none of mine turned out at all.

 

[jakelly]

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Any tunneling on the low end of the magnification range?

 

[jakelly]

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Shepard is that 22 oz figure coming from online specs or did someone you know weigh one?

 

[BigOhio]

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I am far from an expert on such things, but maybe a little tunneling down low but not enought to be distracting or noticable unless you really look for it.

 

[BobD]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KTM690Enduro</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Here is a comparison to the Bushnell 3-12x44 and have no idea how you guys take good pictures of the reticles as none of mine turned out at all. </div></div>

Nice looking setups you have there. By what margin would you say that your Weaver trumps the Bushnell Tactical you have? Is the glass that much nicer?

Side note for reticle pics:

-Well lit room
-Point very close toward white wall (camera will attempt to focus on reticle)
-Turn camera flash off
-For relief (either start camera too close or far and move opposite direction until full pic)
-Depress capture button halfway or press on portion of reticle with (touch screen) to focus

I've always heard that Weaver made a solid product. Would like to get one sometime

 

[BigOhio]

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I would say glass is very comparable with both but the Bushnell may be a little darker than the Weaver which is probably a result of different coatings. In daylight the Bushnell illumination is better than the Weaver with only the circle visable but in low light the Weaver is better as the entire reticle in the Bushnell gets a shadow effect for lack of a better word. However the Weaver will make the entire lens glow a little but only the reticle is lit, if that makes any sense. So basically they are both pretty nice scopes but not perfect.

Here is my try at taking a picture of the reticles. Both are set at 10x.

Weaver 2-10x36

Bushnell 3-12x44

 

[Hawk45]

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Thanks for posting the Weaver. I'd like to see it compared to the Nighforce 2-10x

 

[RFutch]

I just ordered one of these today. There is so little information out there on this scope I am kinda nervous about it but hopefully I'll like it.

The only reticle pics I could find are in this thread and I wish I could see some more. Its hard to tell but can anyone share how distinguishable the 1 mil and .5 mil marks are. Hopefully they don't look similar and "blend together."

Thanks

 

[BC98]

The only reticle pics I could find are in this thread and I wish I could see some more. Its hard to tell but can anyone share how distinguishable the 1 mil and .5 mil marks are. Hopefully they don't look similar and "blend together."

Thanks

I have a T&E sample from work and don't have any issues distinguising the different mil marks. The 1 mil marks are dots and the 0.5 mil marks are somewhat bowtie shaped.

 

[RFutch]

Thank you.

 

[Shotplacement]

How is the glass in comparison to your bushnell

 

[RFutch]

Well mine came in today and its going back. Not only is the reticle canted but the hash marks are too small to use below 7 or 8. Big disappointment. If the reticle was thicker and it weighed less this scope would be a home run.

I also have the Bushnell 3-12x44 and I think its glass is just as good as the Weaver. They are too close to tell IMO.

 

[sqwerl]

Maybe Midway is having trouble selling them. Every few days I login I get notified the price is lower. It's $620.39 right now.
Not a bad deal as long as you get a good one.

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

These are $599 at Midway right now, on "clearance." Low enough price to dig up this and other reviews. But there are very few reviews - other than this, I find one customer review each at Midway and Opticsplanet, and that's about it per Google. Specs and reticle look great, but I hesitate to buy a Weaver at this price when there are similar scopes from Vortex and Bushnell with better warranties (especially the Vortex).

 

[RFutch]

These are $599 at Midway right now, on "clearance." Low enough price to dig up this and other reviews. But there are very few reviews - other than this, I find one customer review each at Midway and Opticsplanet, and that's about it per Google. Specs and reticle look great, but I hesitate to buy a Weaver at this price when there are similar scopes from Vortex and Bushnell with better warranties (especially the Vortex).

IMO this scope sucks. It is too heavy and the execution of the reticle is terrible. It looks a lot better on paper than it does in person. Do yourself a favor and buy the 2.5-10x32 PST.

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

IMO this scope sucks. It is too heavy and the execution of the reticle is terrible. It looks a lot better on paper than it does in person. Do yourself a favor and buy the 2.5-10x32 PST.

Good to know. I already have one of the 2.5-10x32 PST FFP scopes but have at least two rifles that could use that range of scope. The Viper is great, I'm just always tempted by clearance deals.