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Rifle Scopes Light(er) Weight 3-18x scope?

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PinesAndProjectiles

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    I’ve got an FN PBR that has a Nighforce SHV F1 on it. It maxes out at 14x magnification and I’m looking to replace it with something in the 18-21x on the top end, but would also like to keep the weight down.

    Looking around I see the Leupold MK5HD and MK6 are in the 24-26 oz range and I kind of like the CCH reticle

    I’ve got a gen 2 razor in 3-18 and it’s a tank at 46 ounces.

    The Bushnell scopes in this range are around 37 ounces, so still rather heavy.

    The Nightforces are a little under powered at 16x.

    Is there anything else out there that would fit the bill?

    Thanks

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    Read the review of the Burris XTR3 by @Glassaholic .

    He picks the Burris over both the NX8 and MK5. Calling it the best value of its type in the sub $2k price point. It's 13" and 29ozs. Thevreviw is here on the Hide.
     
    Pulled this from Bushnell back in the day. The illuminated version was 1.2 oz heavier than the non.
     

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    Neurotic said:
    Dudes, the minus of 25 & 28 is like 3oz...

    That's almost the totally significant difference between a Leupy and an XTR3...
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    Damn Pathagoras, what are you doing hanging out on the hide?

    Personally, I like the Leupold reticles more than the Bushnells.
     
    Neurotic said:
    Dudes, the minus of 25 & 28 is like 3oz...

    That's almost the totally significant difference between a Leupy and an XTR3...
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    Haha, I can barely tell the difference of 3ozs holding one item in one hand, and the other item in the other hand!

    I sure as hell cant tell the difference in 3ozs on a rifle, with a bipod, sling, scope, mounts, and a loaded magazine. Let alone added to your total carry weight of pack and gear..

    No one else can either ..🤣
     
    Birddog6424 said:
    Haha, I can barely tell the difference of 3ozs holding one item in one hand, and the other item in the other hand!

    I sure as hell cant tell the difference in 3ozs on a rifle, with a bipod, sling, scope, mounts, and a loaded magazine. Let alone added to your total carry weight of pack and gear..

    No one else can either ..🤣
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    Correct, BUT i can add up. You don’t drop 3k or more on a lightweight rifle and then give up on weight on the glass, unless there is that big of a jump in performance.
     
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    Jgunner said:
    Correct, BUT i can add up. You don’t drop 3k or more on a lightweight rifle and then give up on weight on the glass, unless there is that big of a jump in performance.
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    I'm not exactly a subscriber to that school of thought. I'm more a build the rifle I want, with the equipment I want, and it weighs what it weighs.

    My 300 Norma elk rifle weighs 12lbs. I could have gone lighter. I could have shaved 3lbs. But its the rifle I want. I love the way it shoots, and when it comes time to take a shot, its what I want in my hands.

    I shave weight in areas where I can. I hunt in some nasty damn country out here in Idaho.. But a few pounds here and there don't make a difference to me. I dont notice it. Ounces isn't even on my radar.
     
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    My PBR plays two roles, deer rifle and range toy, so I’d like to keep it somewhat lightweight, but I’m not looking to carry it up Mt. Rainier or anything.
     
    I always imagine (and could be completely wrong here) that the guy trying to save 3 oz on his rifle is 30 lbs (or 480 oz) overweight, hahaha!

    Ounces are everywhere...
     
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    MinnesotaMulisha said:
    I’ve got an FN PBR that has a Nighforce SHV F1 on it. It maxes out at 14x magnification and I’m looking to replace it with something in the 18-21x on the top end, but would also like to keep the weight down.

    Looking around I see the Leupold MK5HD and MK6 are in the 24-26 oz range and I kind of like the CCH reticle

    I’ve got a gen 2 razor in 3-18 and it’s a tank at 46 ounces.

    The Bushnell scopes in this range are around 37 ounces, so still rather heavy.

    The Nightforces are a little under powered at 16x.

    Is there anything else out there that would fit the bill?

    Thanks

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    I recently replaced a 4-16 ATACR with the smaller Mk5 on my hunting rifle and I’m 100% satisfied with the optic. Don’t feel like I gave up much of anything and got to shave some weight.
     
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