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Rifle Scopes "Lightweight" Tier 1 FFP scope options?

MdrnBR

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Hey guys, I am looking for lightweight (<30oz)tier 1 FFP glass. I am not crazy about humping around a 40oz scope. Anyone have the skinny on March optics?
 
Hey guys, I am looking for lightweight (<30oz)tier 1 FFP glass. I am not crazy about humping around a 40oz scope. Anyone have the skinny on March optics?

Are you out there doing "Tier 1" shit? If you are you should have had your Tier 1 scope issued to you already.
 
Let me back up, evidently I miss spoke. I am looking for a lightweight high end scope (ie Kahles, USO, Premier, S&B, etc). I am not implying that I am Delta if that is what you are getting at, just asking for advice.
 
Are you out there doing "Tier 1" shit? If you are you should have had your Tier 1 scope issued to you already.

That's a silly response, no need to be a dick. Guess I can't own a ferrari unless I'm a racing driver, or a rolex unless I own a bank. Wouldn't want to misrepresent what I do by buying
nice shit or using a generic term like 'Tier 1'.

OP, I have no personal experience with March but they do seem
to be the best thing going for lightweight FFP options. I'm highly interested in one for a lightweight build.
 
I really like Hensoldt 4-16 at 31.7 oz, Hensoldt 3-12 at 28 oz, and NF F1 at 30 oz. Seekin rings too.
 
I'm another fan of the Premier LT 3-15x50x. Certainly not as nice as the straight Premier Tactical, but it looks like about 1/2 the size, especially the turrets (which are absolutely huge on the PH Tac).
 
Well thanks to your suggestions and a great review by Mike at CS Tactical, I am going Premier LT. Price is pretty smokin to...
 
I went with the March over the LT. For the cost, I wasn't impressed with the 15x top end or 12 mils of elevation. The glass in my March is up there with my PH's.
 
Received my first March today, a 3x24x42ffp. Just a quick look holding in my hand but looks really impressive. MUCH lighter than my NXS and S&B. a ton lighter than my new Bushnells
 
Are you out there doing "Tier 1" shit? If you are you should have had your Tier 1 scope issued to you already.

The terms "Tier 1" apply across many industries. Example: IBM, Lenovo, HP, and Toshiba are Tier 1 manufactures. Acer and Gateway are Tier 2.

Not all who use the phrase are so engrossed in military/air-soft lingo. I knew exactly what he meant. I'm sure many others did as well. Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought and idiot; than open it and prove you are.

Chip

By the way - Congratulation! You are the first user to be added to my ignore list.
 
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As suggested above, consider going with Seekins Rings and Bases to cut weight.
 
what type of shooting/hunting are you doing? what is the close and long distance you want to shoot? what is the size of your target? do you want a "tactical" scope or would a hunting scope do the trick? what caliber and type of rifle are you mounting said optic on?
 
what type of shooting/hunting are you doing? what is the close and long distance you want to shoot? what is the size of your target? do you want a "tactical" scope or would a hunting scope do the trick? what caliber and type of rifle are you mounting said optic on?

GA is currently building me a 280ai that I will use as a "long range" hunting rifle (out to 600-800yds). I have a Valdada on my 388NM and an NXS on my 6.5CM. I want to step up quality and drop weight for this build. 15x is the lowest magnification I am willing to consider; I like flexibility.