Lightweight rifle scope

[FOS373]

Another vote for the NF NXS 2.5-10. I have them on 3 different hunting rifles and they work.

I have one with the IHR reticle which they don’t offer anymore and wished they still did, a bit easier to pick up the reticle with aging eyes.

 

[repins05]

The new swarovski z5............slightly over the budget though.

 

[Jebel]

The Leica Amplus 6 3-18x44i is worth a look, based on your criteria.

$1500, 30mm tube, 23.6 ozs, exposed elevation turret, adjustable parallax, illuminated reticle, excellent glass.

 

[ShortMagFan]

Find a Zeiss Victory Diavari 2.5-10x42. Unbelievable glass, first focal plane reticle and I think about 16 ounces

 

[Brettmess24]

If your going SFP take a look at the Trijicon 2.5-15x42, can find them for under $1k. 22.9 oz

 

[WyoWild]

Do you want MIL or MOA? FFP or SFP? Illumination? Those will all factor into weight:

Best options I am aware of based on weight:

-SWFA Ultralgiht 2.5-10x32 - 9 oz - Has an option for a decent BDC reticle but has bad eye relief and is dim and looses clarity beyond 8x.

-Maven RS.2 - 2-10x38 - 12 oz. - Good clarity & glass, eye relief is a little short so would not recommend for a magnum but fine for smaller cartridge. BDC reticle subtensions are 5 & 10 MOA which is pretty far apart and of limited utility.

-Tricjicon Accupoint 3-9x40 - 13oz - Good glass and Mil Dot reticle but wit MOA turrets. Kenton can make a speed dial for this scope which is a handy option. Has always on fiber optic illumination.

-Trijicon Huron 3-9x40 - 15oz - Good glass and nice reticle with hold overs to get you to 400-500 yards. Know reliable scope that is also budget friendly..

-Trijiccon Credo 3-9x40 - 17 oz - Good MIL & MOA based reticle options. Good glass and very tough scope. Has illumination.

I see many recommend the Nightforce 2.5-10x42 - I would recommend you look thru one as the reticle is very thin and can be hard to see in low light and dark backgrounds. I believe one version is illuminated as long as you don't mind relying on illumination.

Last the SWFA Fixed 6x or 10x both weight 20.7 oz and can be dialed with MOA and MIL options. Glass is fine but not "premium" and would never limit you on a hunt. Good reticles. The 3-15x42 is 24 oz and is one of the lighter reliable FFP options out there. Has parralax and all that if you are looking at something that would extend your range a bit.

 

[packgoatguy]

+1 for the NXS 2.5-10, and swfa ultralight 2.5-10x32.

 

[sololearn9]

3-12x42 S&B Klassic, with 4.8 elevation turret. 22 oz I agree

 

[199p]

new z5+ is getting great reviews so far down under quite a few guys have them.

I know one guy who dropped his rifle off the track of his ute after sighting in and it held zero not a hardcore test but its summer and the ground is very hard so least its a test

 

[z987k]

I went with a Trijicon Accupoint 3-9x40 on my Montana, and it seems about perfect for a lightweight setup.

-Tricjicon Accupoint 3-9x40 - 13oz - Good glass and Mil Dot reticle but wit MOA turrets. Kenton can make a speed dial for this scope which is a handy option. Has always on fiber optic illumination.

Question for both of you,

Have you actually used this scope and dialed it? Seems like the zero could get reset really easy with the way you set it no?
And Kenton can make a dial, but with a strip stuck to it, they can't engrave onto the plastic knob.

 

[WyoWild]

Question for both of you,

Have you actually used this scope and dialed it? Seems like the zero could get reset really easy with the way you set it no?
And Kenton can make a dial, but with a strip stuck to it, they can't engrave onto the plastic knob.

Yes I have used this scope. Had it set up mainly as a set & forget scope with hold-overs. I did dial it on several range and field training trips and it tracked and RTZ well in my practice out to 500 yards.

You do have to be careful when adjusting the dial, you can rotate it without issue but if you pull up on the dial you could loose your zero. The only scope I am aware of in this category with turrets that could not be accidentally reset is the SWFA Ultralight.

 

[z987k]

Yes I have used this scope. Had it set up mainly as a set & forget scope with hold-overs. I did dial it on several range and field training trips and it tracked and RTZ well in my practice out to 500 yards.

You do have to be careful when adjusting the dial, you can rotate it without issue but if you pull up on the dial you could loose your zero. The only scope I am aware of in this category with turrets that could not be accidentally reset is the SWFA Ultralight.

Ya, that's way too much risk. In fact I can't see how it wouldn't get pulled if it was strapped to a pack or carried through brush for a bit.
IMO those scopes are only for hold overs.

 

[Longrangr]

SWFA 3-15x42, 23 oz. $750 is a scope that I have used for several years on a AR in 308 Win. It has performed flawlessly. I bought it on sale years ago for <$400 and couldn't be happier. I moved it to a 30/06 bolt gun and plan to hunt with it. Would like a lighter scope but haven't found one with the price/specs that offer a significant improvement.

 

[ChiefR53]

Leupold 2.5-8.