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Rifle Scopes Recomendations lighter weight scopes

Boatninja

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Anyone have experience with lighter weight scopes in $1500 to $3000 range, needs turrets, up to 25x. Will be on hunting-long range 6.5 creed. Currently has Leupold VX3.
 
I have two Vortex AMGs w/EBR-7B reticle and they serve my purposes for shooting precision rifle matches very well. If you can wait, Liberty Optics is a good place to get it. It has excellent glass, repeatable adjustments, weighs less than 30 oz., and except for the German made reticle is entirely made in the USA.
 
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My longest range, lightweight, dedicated hunting scope is a Swaro Z8i 2.3-18x56.
It weighs 25.6 ounces, takes ballistic turrets (optional) for vertical and windage.
I'm impressed with the low light capability and high light transmission it provides.
 
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Here is my long range hunting scope on my 6.5 creed, 3-15x50 Premier LT

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I was thinking a cardboard tube from a roll of paper towels with two rubber bands for the reticle... That's pretty light weight.

Otherwise... I'd go with a S&B Ultra Short or a EOTech Vudu.... all depends just how nice it has to be at insane distances.
 
Anyone have experience with lighter weight scopes in $1500 to $3000 range, needs turrets, up to 25x. Will be on hunting-long range 6.5 creed. Currently has Leupold VX3.
I recommend the Leupold Mk5HD 5-25 which is what I have on my 6.5 creed. Weighs only 30oz and has worked out really well for me.