I’d like to have variable power if possible. I have a SFP 3-15 on my 300 win mag that I love, but they don’t make them anymore. Was a steal for $400 new.
Arken SH4 Gen2 6-24x50 or EP5 5-25x56 with their VPR reticle... They will not be beat for the money.
@wpeach1912 - I've got what your after. Checks all your boxes anyway. Was going to list in the PX this weekend. PM me if interested & I'll give you a hell of a deal. Could also hook you up with a set of Eotech rings if you need them to. If not it'll go up on the PX by Sunday.
athlonoptics.com 
Sadly, I’m a few months out on buying a scope or else I’d take you up on it. I appreciate the offer!@wpeach1912 - I've got what your after. Checks all your boxes anyway. Was going to list in the PX this weekend. PM me if interested & I'll give you a hell of a deal. Could also hook you up with a set of Eotech rings if you need them to. If not it'll go up on the PX by Sunday.
Athlon Ares BTR 2.5-15 x 50 APLR3 illuminated mil. reticle with .2 subtensions, FFP, 30mm tube 27oz.
These are nice. I have 2 & keeping the 1 I have mounted. Shot that one quit a bit on a DPMS 308. The one I'm selling has never been used. Includes everything that comes in the box + a set of Buttler Creek caps I bought for it.
Mine is the Gen 1 below is a link for the Gen 2 & all specs are the same accept for reticle (gen 2 has APLR5) and improved turrets + several hundred $ increase.
These had stellar reviews & FWIW I cleaned the grease out of the turrets on the one I'm using and there is a very noticeable improvement in clicks aka tactile feel compared to the new one. That was the only gripe on the Gen1's.
Athlon Ares BTR First Focal Plane Rifle Scope Top Rated Reviews
When you want the best features from the top-tier rifle scopes but not break the bank, look no further than the new Ares BTR first focal plane rifle scope
For reliability at close to that price point, going to be hard to beat SWFA: https://www.swfa.com/optics/riflescopes.html#brand=SWFA SS
I have a bunch of SWFA SS scopes, the only issue with them is 1) 42mm objective, and 2) No Zero-Stop.
Neither of those are what the OP is looking for. He’s looking for a mag range of 3-15/4-16. He’s also looking for sub 30 ounces.
Nope, but I do own 3 SH4's, and am waiting on my EP5 to arrive. The SH4 Gen2 scopes are on-par with the Strike Eagle glass ($800 MSRP scope), so the Japanese ED glass in the EP5 is even better than the chinese HD glass in the SH4 scopes, according to those who have one in hand, and have looked through them. Several people already have them in-hand now, and have posted about them.
You ignored tube diameter, price, weight, and mag range. Not sure on the rest of the criteria. Not going to research the rest since they missed at least 4 of the OP’s wants.
www.swampfoxoptics.com www.swampfoxoptics.com 
Dude, you're on every single Arken thread hugging their nuts. Op asked for a scope that's 30mm and less than 30 ounces, does Arken make a scope that falls under either of those categories? The answer is no.
Seriously?
I’d seriously be considering this if I were looking for those features.
I would say yes. Dude's shilling heavily in every Arken thread and goes on the attack when he's called out.
I've been using one for a few weeks and can repeat this recommendation. The glass is clear and fairly bright, and the range is just about optimal for me. I also really like the size and weight. For the price it's been a pleasant surprise.
If he's not on arkens pay roll I don't really see a problem with him pushing his favorite scope in the budget category. It's not a bad optic and has reasonable compromises considering price a quality. I don't think his recommendation is hurting the OP in any way. It'll take all of 3 minutes to decide if he doesn't like the specs.
I'm not suggesting that he is. But seeing the same person flooding threads with one Arken post after another does get tiresome after a while.
Why would anybody consider a Nikon they dont make scopes anymore stupid idea spend 500 bills and have no warranty ill say it again stupid
Definitely NOT on anybody's payroll. Absolutely ZERO affiliation, other than spending my own damn money on their products.
They're good scopes, I have several. Just not a fan of the fact they don't have a factory zero-stop, and their turrets are kind of "squishy" or "mushy". The tracking is spot-on, and the Jap glass is nice and clear. Their reticles are also nice...I'm a big fan of their Mil-Quad reticles. I just don't know if I'd pick one over some of the other budget options with more features, equal glass, better FOV, FFP reticles, better turrets, zero-stops, etc... Just my opinion.
Seriously did you read the op specs that he is looking for under 400 30 mm tube and so on and so forth. Christ you arken slobs are stupid.
If you haven’t seen these you can get at Lowe’s.
