Lightweight scope that tracks reliably?

Fatcamp

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I was wondering if the 40mm was too small for 14X....did that have anything to do with it?

Ya. Clarity at 14x was lacking. Even in the middle of the day I just didn't think it was doing me any good to have that much magnification. Others really like them, just didn't work for me.

The antelope I shot with my 6x on Saturday at 230 I got to watch through the whole shot. The one I shot with 14x at 260 I didn't. Even with a mild caliber it jumped out of sight.
 
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Shameless plug that I have a 3-10 SHV for sale. I bought it when my SWFA crapped out and I had to send it back. Glad I did because that was over 2 months ago and I have not heard a thing on when they will replace it. I actually really like the SHV. Great MOA reticle. I decided I wanted a MIL scope though to match my SWFA when I get it back so I got an NXS. Also nice, and I found 10x is plenty out to my max distance. I like the looks of the LHT, even put it in may cart and have almost hit buy a few times. I just cannot bring myself to trust a Vortex. Maybe after they have been out a while longer to see how they hold up long term.
 

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As has been said, the only reliable options are NF NXS, SHF and SWFA, close second LRHS.
 

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Nothing light that I'm aware of.

If you have money to burn, Schmidt and Bender Stratos 1.5-8x42
If you have a little less money to burn NF NXS 2.5-10x42
Little less, NF SHV 3-10x42
Even less, SWFA SS HD 3-9x42

That puts you in the range of 18 to 25 ounces.

I have the NXS 1-8x24. I like it, but it is a little unorthodox on a bolt gun.
 
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