I am researching a mid power optic for a AR-15. The core requirements are optics with a low end no higher than 3x and would like the weight to be less than 20oz. Exposed elevation turret, zero stop and illumination are must have features. MRAD reticle/turrets and FFP would be my preference but not a must. The reticle is important to me.... i like a x-mas tree type, something that can be used to range/ sub tension are a must.
The scopes I have found thus far are:
Swarovski 3.5-18x44 Z5
Nightforce NSX compact 2.5-10x
- available with Mils
- SFP
- zero stop
- illumination
- 19oz (or less depending on model: size of obj lends)
LEUPOLD VX LINE (VX-6HD/VX-6/VX-5HD):
- zero stop
- sub 20oz
- reticles/turrets are MOA
- illuminated
-SFP
I like the magnification range options available with these optics, especially the VX6 models. The weight and dimensions are also a plus. Cons are they are only offered in MOA and the reticle selection is not great.
NEW VX-6HD:
Reticles: T-MOA / Impact 29/45 MOA
-VX-6HD 2-12x42
-VX-6HD 3-18x44
VX-6 LINE (old not HD):
-VX-6 2-12x42
-VX-6 3-18x44
Leupold VX-5HD LINE:
-VX-5HD 2-10x42
-VX-5HD 3-15x44
I would be interested to learn about people's opinions about the scopes listed above and other scopes that would fit my criteria.
The scopes I have found thus far are:
Swarovski 3.5-18x44 Z5
Nightforce NSX compact 2.5-10x
- available with Mils
- SFP
- zero stop
- illumination
- 19oz (or less depending on model: size of obj lends)
LEUPOLD VX LINE (VX-6HD/VX-6/VX-5HD):
- zero stop
- sub 20oz
- reticles/turrets are MOA
- illuminated
-SFP
I like the magnification range options available with these optics, especially the VX6 models. The weight and dimensions are also a plus. Cons are they are only offered in MOA and the reticle selection is not great.
NEW VX-6HD:
Reticles: T-MOA / Impact 29/45 MOA
-VX-6HD 2-12x42
-VX-6HD 3-18x44
VX-6 LINE (old not HD):
-VX-6 2-12x42
-VX-6 3-18x44
Leupold VX-5HD LINE:
-VX-5HD 2-10x42
-VX-5HD 3-15x44
I would be interested to learn about people's opinions about the scopes listed above and other scopes that would fit my criteria.
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