Rifle Scopes Sightmark Pinnacle 5-30x Mil Based Scope

[Lowlight]

I have a few scopes to test out, some pricey and some rather affordable, this Sightmark Pinnacle feels pretty good at first blush opening the box.

Mil based turrets, hold over type reticle, it has capped turrets but we can't just immediately hold that against it.

Rather interesting

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[Killswitch Engage]

I have one in hand I am testing and playing with as well. I will post some results in your thread as well. I also have their latitude 20-60 mil reticle spotter in hand and it looks pretty dang good too.

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[DopeMan]

Looking forward to seeing, reading your thoughts, etc.! I'm currently running the Sightmark Pinnacle 5-30x50 TMD FFP Scope on my McRees Precision BR10 .308. I also have a build project going on now with another McRees Precision BR10 kit in 6.5 Creedmoor for an article I'm writing. That same scope will move over to the 6.5 until I can own two of them.

 

[DopeMan]

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[Killswitch Engage]

Well I've got it mounted up. Going to get it on the humbler shortly and see how it is then spend some time shooting it. Looks pretty dang good glass wise. If it tracks solid I'd say it's another nice option for shooters.

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[SONIC SAAMI]

Does it have zero stop?

 

[Killswitch Engage]

Does it have zero stop?

yes it does.

 

[scudzuki]

Pretty cool that Sightmark is stepping up their game.
Is this another LOW product?
Looks like they supply a ring to protect the threads for the turret cap like the SWFA SS 1-6x24, so it can be run either way?

KSE is that uni-mount made by Badger? Looks pretty solid.

 

[dleeds]

I've been posting about the Pinnacle for more than 2 years. And getting laughed at. Should be fun watching the change in attitude. As an aside, I paid $995.

 

[DopeMan]

How did she run on your tracking test? Photos or vid?

 

[Killswitch Engage]

Pretty cool that Sightmark is stepping up their game.
Is this another LOW product?
Looks like they supply a ring to protect the threads for the turret cap like the SWFA SS 1-6x24, so it can be run either way?

KSE is that uni-mount made by Badger? Looks pretty solid.

Joe, I believe this is in fact another LOW optic. Everything about it screams it to me along with the obvious made in Japan on it.

They do supply a ring and caps for both turrets.

The mount is a badger unimount. It's robust as hell. I love it.

 

[RifleBlog]

Has there been any update on the testing? Saw this scope on Frank's video on the tall-target / optic testing rig and was curious. I see it doesn't have locking turrets, which is unfortunate.

 

[Lowlight]

Has there been any update on the testing? Saw this scope on Frank's video on the tall-target / optic testing rig and was curious. I see it doesn't have locking turrets, which is unfortunate.

I am finishing up the review quick as I can.

The scope is actually very nice and in my opinion it's every bit as good as a Bushnell for a bit less money.

The scope scored a 2.5% error factor, or to put it it in perspective, .103 Mils of adjustments needed per click

it has some Chromatic Aberrations, purple, yellow, but the picture is actually very nice and I like the reticle in it. Given my experience with Althon, I would tend to opt for the Pinnacle over the Monster A, but we are splitting a bit of hairs

But use wise, its worth its price of admission

 

[Lowlight]

Finishing the review, the written part will be up tomorrow

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[ChadL]

Nice review Frank....the list of "budget friendly" high performance scopes is getting longer and longer. Which is great in my opion.

 

[dleeds]

Frank,

Don't know if it was mentioned, but the Pinnacle comes with precision fit thread covers for the turrets. Once you put them on, the turrets appear to have no cap threads.

 

[fdkay]

I've checked out their 15-45 spotter with reticle and was pretty impressed for the price (looks just like the bushnell), I also picked up one of their rubber armored dot sights.

Good warranty, spoke with the rep a couple of times to ask questions. Very helpful and never a problem getting a hold of someone.

 

[Lowlight]

Frank,

Don't know if it was mentioned, but the Pinnacle comes with precision fit thread covers for the turrets. Once you put them on, the turrets appear to have no cap threads.

I did not mention as I used the caps for the elevation and windage, but yes, they have them in the box.