Re: talk to me about about weaver tactical .
I'll throw my .02 in as I've had one for some time now and started the weaver tactical thread when it was released in the spring.
First the good.
The first thing you will notice about the scope is the quality of the glass. This glass is spectacular for the money, on the same level as the SS HD 5-20 (had one) and the like. Very bright vivid colors, no CA and last time I was at the range past 100yd I noticed it gave a 3D FOV. Huge eye relief, think close to 4 inches. The knobs, at least mine have a distinct feel to them, very little audible but so what. Its built fairly solid, holds zero and tracks like a champ. For the most part I like the reticle as its very similar to the Gen 2 Mil-dot but wish the half mil hashes were solid rather than small dots on either side of the reticle. More than enough travel. I have 31.2 mils of elevation in mine.
Bad.
Really have my doubts that its actually a 15x scope. I've compared it to the SS 5-20, bushnell elite 6-24 and at the same mag it always appears to be at a lower level. This is most noticeable at 10+. From 12-15x, the magnification picture barely moves as compared to moving the magnification from 3-6x. Its probably more of a 13x scope, and though that may be a small knock on it that really says something about the glass quality.
Meh.
No zero stop but probably half of the scopes on the market don't have one.
The illumination is useable, level 1 is decent but not great at low light. Level 5 either color is good for day use.
Not sure about the weaver customer service but do know Vortex is top notch. Haven't needed to use the weaver CS. That not with standing I've had the opportunity to look through a viper PST and though it by far has a better reticle the glass is noticeably behind the weavers. Price wise go with the weaver, they are going for $700 at SWFA.
Flyingbullseye