Light weight scope options

[Houston77]

I’m needing a scope for my tikka t3x 7mm. What are some light weight options that won’t break the bank?

Thanks

 

[Bones]

Budget friendly, I would go SWFA 3-9 or 6x fixed.

Would probably help if you have a little more info on what features you want. Do you want to dial, magnification, longest shot range.....

 

[Houston77]

Budget friendly, I would go SWFA 3-9 or 6x fixed.

Would probably help if you have a little more info on what features you want. Do you want to dial, magnification, longest shot range.....

I don’t really care to have a dial. 400 yards is the absolute longest I practice at.

 

[100percent]

Amen?!!! With all this long Range BS... since you said 400 yards MAXIMUM, I might make you a hell of a deal on a good one! I'm out of town tonight but, when I get back I will let you know what I have in the closet.

 

[Houston77]

Amen?!!! With all this long Range BS... since you said 400 yards MAXIMUM, I might make you a hell of a deal on a good one! I'm out of town tonight but, when I get back I will let you know what I have in the closet.

That would be awesome.
Thanks

 

[brsnow]

I have a swaro z3 3-9x36 on a kimber and love the set up.

 

[Newtosavage]

I don’t really care to have a dial. 400 yards is the absolute longest I practice at.

I have a Weaver K6 (new model) on my Tikka and I love it. 400 yards is no problem with that scope.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I have a leupold vx3i 2.5-8x36 on a kimber and I just recently got a Swarovski z3 3-10x42, if I was looking for another lightweight scope I’d take a long look at that Swarovski z3 3-9x36.

I’m like you, I try really hard to keep shots under 400 but I always practice out to 500 just in case, I’ve got no interest in long range hunting, in the mountains I want to shoot stuff as close as I can so I can be sure to recover it and for moose, why the hell would I want to shoot one farther away than I absolutely had to??? I’d rather shoot my moose at 80yds than 800yds and have to carry it that extra ~ 1/2mile which is actually an extra mile on every load.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Very happy with my Vx 3i Leupold on my tikka. If you shop around you can get some great deals.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The better quality lightweight scope options are from Leupold and Swarovski. I am back in the store first thing tomorrow if you'd like to give a call, 516-217-1000, to discuss it. Have a great day
Doug

 

[Decker9]

Another swarvo z3 3-9x36 fan here. Like you 77, I don’t shoot past 400’ish yards in hunting situations. I use one on my mountain rifle and love it. Iv never been left, wanting more scope, except at the range.

 

[Crewsader]

Hey guys, newly registered member here. I am also in the same situation as the OP. Just picked up a t3x SL in .308 and need a lightweight optic for it as I do a lot of hiking when I hunt. I think I’ve narrowed my options to a Swaro z3 3-9x36 or a Leupold vx-3i 2.5-8x36. What are your opinions on a used Swaro for $475 or a new Leupold for $425? What would you do? Should I be concerned about warranty on the used Swaro?

Ted

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Hey guys, newly registered member here. I am also in the same situation as the OP. Just picked up a t3x SL in .308 and need a lightweight optic for it as I do a lot of hiking when I hunt. I think I’ve narrowed my options to a Swaro z3 3-9x36 or a Leupold vx-3i 2.5-8x36. What are your opinions on a used Swaro for $475 or a new Leupold for $425? What would you do? Should I be concerned about warranty on the used Swaro?

Ted

I just paid 600 for a used z3 and I though I got a pretty solid deal, 475 for a Swarovski sounds pretty good to me.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

I just paid 600 for a used z3 and I though I got a pretty solid deal, 475 for a Swarovski sounds pretty good to me.

$475.00 is crazy cheap. Jump on it, you'll really enjoy it

 

[Crewsader]

Okay, I’m going to purchase the Swaro z3 3-9x36 and use a DNZ gamereaper to mount to my t3x. I want to be able to use pop open lens covers. Will the low mounts work or do I need to go with the mediums?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Okay, I’m going to purchase the Swaro z3 3-9x36 and use a DNZ gamereaper to mount to my t3x. I want to be able to use pop open lens covers. Will the low mounts work or do I need to go with the mediums?

I used DNZ hunt master to put a z3 on my M70 EWSS, its an awesome setup.