Rifle Scopes who makes the lightest weight variable scope

[david walter]

who makes the lightest weight variable scope with a mildot?

Looking for something to park on top of a Kimber Montana once I get it in my hands.

3.5X10 would work or??

 

[BobinNC]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

I would think Leupolds MR/T 2.5-8x36 @ 16 oz or Leupold Tactical VX-R Patrol Riflescopes 3-9x40mm @ 15.3 oz are about that lightest that I can think of that come with a Mil based reticle standard.

Of course most of Leupold's better scopes can be ordered with a Mil reticle at extra cost from the custom shop if turrets are not an issue (turrets can also be added at extra cost).

 

[Laseredge]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

Nightforce 2.5-10X32 is 19 oz.

http://nightforceoptics.com/SCOPES_OVERV...-10x32_nxs.html

 

[Rthur]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

Check out the march 3-24x42. It has a mil reticle and weighs in at 21 oz. The glass is outstanding. I shot a midrange f-class with one sunday and could read the scoring numbers on the target at 600 yards. That is saying something because my eyes aren't the best.

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

The leupold 4.5-14x40 is extremely light for a 30mm tube. Weighs 16 oz. Lighter and more compact than the 3.5-10x40 strangely. You can have it fit with M1, 2, or 3 turrets. Otherwise look at 1" scopes.

 

[jpspeeddemon]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

Sightron sII big sky 3-12x42mm is like 13.4 oz

 

[sjm229]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm weighs 11.4 oz w/ duplex. Can be ordered through the custom shop with the mildot reticle. Can't imagine a reticle is going to change the weight of the scope much.

 

[42769vette]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

swarovski would be my guess

 

[cjgemm]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

SWFA 3-9 comes in @ 19 ounces and is FFP if that matters.

 

[CanPopper]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

Trijicon TR20-2 weighs in at 12.8oz, has mildot, and is illuminated. It is the only light one that can also be shot in darkness.

 

[david walter]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

I have the Weaver 3.5X10 mildot that Midway sells. It's not FFP, but is mil/mil and weighs 16 OZ.

I think I'll give that a try until I narrow in on a better solution.

I also have a VX1 4-12 with target turrets that's not very heavy.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

if you can deal without the mildot and get one on these

http://www.sportoptics.com/swarovski-rifle-scope-59764.aspx

i've used this scope on a few lightweight rifles, the glass is nice, and chris designed that reticle

 

[david walter]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

Nice scope, but a bit more than I was planning on putting on my 308 Winchester Montana.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David Walter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice scope, but a bit more than I was planning on putting on my 308 Winchester Montana. </div></div>

what price range are you thinking? and what distance are you thinking about shooting?

 

[BCP]

Re: who makes the lightest weight variable scope

I see lots of guys here using 2.5-10 nightforces on hunting rifles. If you can afford it I don't think you'd be going wrong.